Rania Llewellyn

Unlock the secrets to financial freedom with #LCBC in partnership with Sun Life on May 2nd (5 pm). #LCBCAdapt (Online Training) - Learn to Manage and Protect Your Savings ✅ Learn how to craft a solid financial plan ✅ Discover the types of accounts for managing your savings ✅ Understand how to protect your assets 🎟 Admission is FREE! Don't miss out on this opportunity and secure your spot now at https://bit.ly/LCBCAdapt3 #LCBCAdapt #SUNLIFE #FinancialPlanning #SavingsManagement #AssetProtection

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Thank you to Healthing.ca for posting an excerpt from my book, "Wake Up, You Could Lose Your Teen to Suicide. Some of the statistics, courtesy of IMI International are shocking. In my book, Wake Up, You Could Lose Your Teen to Suicide: A Father’s Guide to Dealing with Teenage Depression & Anxiety, I share the deeply personal journey that began after losing my daughter, Maddie, to suicide in 2015. In the excerpt "The Loneliness Epidemic: The Silent Struggle Within Teenage Lives," I delve into the critical mental health issues teens face today, highlighting the impact of cyberbullying, social media, and pervasive loneliness. After Maddie’s death, I turned to writing about our family's tragedy. I barely had the motivation or energy to get out of bed. Eventually, I decided to pull myself up and start doing something impactful. Working with the non-profit How Are You Feeling, we focused on helping kids understand and manage their emotions. My story is a call to action for parents, educators, and society to recognize and address the silent battles our youth are fighting every day. Join me in shedding light on these vital issues. Read more about my journey and insights in my book, available on Amazon. For those in Southern Ontario looking for mental health resources, I encourage you to download your FREE Wake Up Mental Health Resource Guide. https://lnkd.in/eJmqdTUr #youthmentalhealth #loneliness #howareyoufeeling #preventionvsremediation #wakeupresourceguide https://lnkd.in/gdZ43bTM

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Ready to transform your business's financial future? Tune into our exclusive interview with Karl Nour, a top Senior Wealth Advisor from Nour Private Wealth Inc. In this exclusive interview, Karl peels back the layers on sophisticated financial strategies that pave the way for a flourishing business. From tactical maneuvers to optimize tax benefits to foundational structures that ensure longevity and prosperity, Karl provides a roadmap that could dramatically alter your approach to business management. Curious to learn more? Click the link below to uncover the secrets to business longevity and financial health directly from the expert. https://lnkd.in/db2FVwaJ #BusinessGrowth #FinancialStrategy #WealthManagement #SuccessionPlanning #TaxOptimization #CanadianBusiness

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Most provincial finances fared much better than initially expected during and after the pandemic, as transfers from the Federal government and higher inflation bolstered revenues, while population increases supported economic growth. However, some of the factors that were previously friendly for provincial finances are now turning into foes. Our latest In Focus report examines some of the trends emerging from this year’s provincial budgets, and reasons behind the increase in borrowing that is expected this year: https://lnkd.in/gup2Dx44 #EconomicGrowth #Inflation #ProvincialBudgets

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Get ready to dive into the exhilarating second wave of groundbreaking reports from 🇨🇦 Canada's top banks and challengers! Our team of analysts is on fire 🔥, meticulously dissecting every aspect of the following institutions: 👇 ✅ CIBC ✅ Simplii Financial ✅ Desjardins ✅ BMO ✅ Wealthsimple ✅ Scotiabank ✅ Canadian Western Bank ✅ President's Choice Financial Keep your eyes peeled because the analysis doesn't stop there for FinTech Insights! We will be releasing more reports from the 🇺🇸 US and 🇪🇺 EU market soon. #FinTechInsights #analysis #digitalbanking #research #fintech #banking #analysis #canadianbanks

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Want to learn more about the differences between a RRSP and TFSA💰? AFBS contributor @FredLangan has you covered as he analyzes both as savings plans for your financial goals🌱. . . . #Savings #TFSA #RRSPcontributions #finance #moneytree #moneysaving

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Discover this comprehensive and relevant guide to immigrating to Canada 📝It provides information on many topics such as finances, housing, work, education and even the health care system. #NBCteam

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Phyllis’s dementia story:𝕀 𝕒𝕞 𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕞𝕖 Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 11 am MT Join passionate Alzheimer and dementia advocate, Phyllis Fehr as she shares her journey with IG Wealth Management’s Vas Pachapurkar and Christine Van Cauwenberghe. They’ll discuss Phyllis’s refusal to bow down to dementia and ways to cope with and proactively plan for a dementia diagnosis. Phyllis also shares how dementia impacted her family members. This session will cover: • Recognizing the early stages and symptoms of dementia. • Why advocacy is so important: “I am still me”. • Financial planning to support living with dementia and maintaining levels of independence. There will also be a virtual Q&A session at the end of the discussion to answer some of your questions. Info and RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gCb79SSM #jamiepowell #powellandassociates #privatewealthmanagement #events #dementia #Alzheimer #webinar

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Last month, Bill C-69 received royal assent which enshrined Canada’s open banking commitments into law for the first time. This is great news for Canadians. This development marks the first, long-awaited step toward establishing a competitive, innovative and more vibrant banking environment in Canada. At EQ Bank, it was certainly cause for cheer after years of our relentless advocacy to make open banking a reality for Canadians.  This is an excellent step forward, but after our seven-year long wait to get here, I am as cautious as I am optimistic. This is a moment to celebrate, but many questions remain. I believe we must continue to push to ensure that Canadians get an open banking framework that ignites the spark of growth, competition and innovation in a critically important sector of the Canadian economy. I touched on these points in a recent address at the Open Banking Expo 2024 in Toronto, where I offered a read-between-the-lines analysis of what to expect for Canada in the years ahead while also cautioning against hidden pitfalls. Read more and learn about EQ Bank’s long-held belief in the critical importance of open banking here: https://lnkd.in/gJYUVWGe #OpenBanking #MakeBank #ChallengerBank 

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⭐️THE 2024 TD READY CHALLENGE! 💚 In its seventh year, eligible non-profits and community organizations can apply for grants of CDN $1 million for Canadian-based organizations and USD $1 million for US-based organizations. TD Ready Challenge is seeking applications from #charitable and non-profit organizations that propose #innovative approaches to supporting #underserved #smallbusiness owners to develop a business, launch a new business, or grow an existing business. We encourage applicants to present novel strategies, technologies or partnerships that have the potential to disrupt systemic barriers for underserved #entrepreneurs with the goal of cultivating a more inclusive and supportive entrepreneurial landscape across North America. 
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 TD Ready Challenge. Applications must be submitted through our online portal and are due by 4 pm E.D.T. on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Isabelle Ménard Laurence Levy Suzanne Tremblay Al Ramsay (he/him/his) Grant Minish (He/Him) #ForeverProud #ForeverProgressing Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gtCqiHzP

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An emphasis on improving employee financial wellness can help create a more focused, engaged and productive workforce. With RBC Group Advantage group savings program, employees receive expert financial advice and resources to help them achieve their goals. https://bit.ly/3Q4xsW5

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Canada, we have a problem. It’s called productivity. Frances Donald, Stephen Poloz and John Manley talk about our simmering crisis, and what we need to do. 👇 1/ SAVE. Instill fiscal discipline. 2/ INVEST. Reward capital. 3/ COMPETE. Play to strengths, especially natural resources. 4/ TRADE. Protect free trade with US at all costs, with secondary tilt to Asia. 5/ PARTNER. Form tighter alliances in a fractured world. Especially with US.

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Moving to a new country is not easy. The CBA wants to help newcomers better understand the Canadian banking system and learn how to navigate it to benefit them and their families. Here are some basic information to get you started on building healthy financial habits: https://ow.ly/6xLq30sBzP0. The CBA has also recently published a new cyber security toolkit for newcomers to help educate them on cyber hygiene: ow.ly/VSgv30sBr0K. #cdnbanking #financialliteracy

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Great session with WCM Advisory Board Member Susan Rimmer CIBC Capital Markets and Colleen Moorehead Dye & Durham Corporation and Gillian Brown Ontario Teachers'​ Pension Plan. Themes they covered include: take risks versus shying away from them; ask for more to develop your career; mentor and seek mentors with different perspectives from your own; know and assert yourself; get comfortable with ambition; and “my kids have no visible scars from my going back to work” 😁. #womeninfinance #womeninleadership #risks #risktaking #leadership

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Seed capital is indispensable for early-stage startups, facilitating their journey toward key milestones and rapid growth. Explore this insightful article on startup funding by RBCx to discover the intricacies of securing vital financial support. #Startup #Funding #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Innovation #Economy

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#womenhistorymonth This month of March, “is an honorary observance to recognize and celebrate women for their contributions throughout history and today.” And every March 8th, we observe #internationalwomensday, an annual UN campaign to promote efforts for and on behalf of women. This year’s theme is “Inspire Inclusion”. As a woman CEO, working in a highly competitive Fintech industry, I could relate and share my own decades-long perspective about the role of women, the challenges, opportunities, especially about women empowerment that remains critical in all aspects of our society. I will, however, deviate a little bit from this month’s campaign theme, and share a more personal perspective, one closer to home. Indeed, we have so many women in our history who were game changers. They carried the torch in paving the way, despite and in overcoming difficulties and opposition. I would like to cite one such woman. She is totally unassuming, simple, funny, kind of an introvert, sort of an entrepreneur who tried to ran a small retail store twice, instead focused on being a homemaker, eventually a “stay home”mom up to this day. She married when she was barely nineteen, eloping with a man she has been totally devoted for more than 60 years and still counting. This woman raised four children, with no nannies or full time help. She has 8 grandchildren and still looks far younger than her age. During the past three years, her quiet and simple life has taken an unexpected turn…. Her husband who took care of everything, finances and otherwise, who took charge the past 60 years, who made all major decisions throughout their lives together… slowly and painfully started forgetting things. In three years that he had the onset of #alzheimers, this woman evolved and transformed dramatically. With sublety and tenacity, she started taking in the reins. She started managing the finances, the household, but more importantly, she became his primary caregiver. She is at his side, almost 24/7. This woman’s commitment and devotion to her husband, manifest beyond what love is. In fact, it proves that when faced with challenges and obstacles, a woman’s #strength is most evident. It becomes inherent and a defining moment during times of such adversity. #Aging is inevitable and sometimes it is cruel and unkind. There are so many families with parents affected with this situation. It is a reality that we have to accept and in the long term, manage as best any family could. I’m fortunate to have this incredible woman in our lives. This woman is my mother who is at the helm now, looking after my dad. She is our strength, our rock. She is an inspiration for me, for my daughters, for other women, young and old whose quiet strength is tested in many ways. When her #leadership translates to taking action especially when it matters. She is making it work beyond her 80 years. #gratefuleveryday

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What’s a resilience plan? It’s a must if you want to live your life burnout-free. Join me as I sat down with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, PhD, MBA, an expert in balancing burnout! She discusses the need for a resilience plan and how it will ensure you don’t feel fatigued in the day-to-day grind. Check out the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gifg9anB hashtag #Resilience

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