Cyara Dodge CFP - Financial Planner, RBC Financial Planning

09/22/2025

Got the cutest little take home box from Jenny at Hanoi 36 for a pork and roll bun meal. Spring rolls in the air fryer are perfect! I love their pho kits and it’s so nice to have another way to enjoy their awesome food at home.

06/04/2024

Saving for a home or planning for retirement? Taking time to understand different registered accounts may help you save on your taxes as you build your wealth.

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06/02/2024

Thinking about retirement? If you've run your practice as a medical practice corporation (MPC), you'll need to decide on the future of your professional corporation.

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05/31/2024

Too many Canadians are struggling to find a home they can afford—making housing the defining issue of this country’s politics and economics. The Great Rebuild—a new report from RBC Economics, looks at the five phases that led to Canada’s housing crisis:

Too many Canadians are struggling to find a home they can afford—making housing the defining issue of this country’s politics and economics.

05/30/2024

2024 Federal Budget - will you be impacted?

Canada’s recently unveiled 2024 budget proposes to adjust the capital gains inclusion rate. What does this mean for investors and taxpayers? Read on to find out how these changes might affect you.

05/30/2024

One in four Canadians has at least one disability. RBC Foundation’s $1.25 million donation to the Rick Hansen Foundation will help support accessible enhancements to the built environment.

04/25/2024

Inflation continues to impact how Canadians plan to purchase a home. New research from RBC has found that 50% of Canadians say inflation is eroding their ability to save.

Yet despite this gloomy picture, the research also says confidence is improving as 60% of Canadians under the age of 65 believe owning a house or condo is a good investment (up from 53% in 2023) and 29% are looking to buy in the next two years (up from 22% in 2023).

So how do Canadians plan to buy that first or next home? Get the full scoop from RBC’s 30th annual Home Ownership Poll. https://bit.ly/3QhJxY1

04/19/2024

Canada will allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers’ mortgages. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government would allow the amortization period on insured mortgages for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes. The measure will take effect on Aug. 1. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association has advocated for the longer period, saying five years more would help with affordability and speed up construction. The government also nearly doubled the amount first-time buyers can withdraw from RRSPs to buy a home to $60,000 from $35,000 as of April 16.

The Canadian government will allow 30-year amortization periods on insured mortgages for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes.

04/16/2024

We still have about four seats open for our will and estate planning event Thursday! If you're local to Salmon Arm and are curious about how to start preparing for your passing, please follow the link to register: https://bit.ly/4aWid9x

04/12/2024

We all want to feel confident about our financial futures, right? We've got a simple answer to an age-old question about retirement

We've got a simple answer to this age-old question about retirement.

04/11/2024

Canada’s housing crisis will reach even more alarming levels if not enough is done now. According to RBC Economics, if affordability remains close to where it is today, many renters won’t be able to afford rent in the future.

Too many Canadians are struggling to find a home they can afford—making housing the defining issue of this country’s politics and economics.

04/09/2024

Every couple's dynamic and financial situation is unique. Keep these tips in mind and see what works for you.

An expert shares five approaches for taking the stress out of couples' conversations about finances, budgeting and investing.