Posts by Melissa Critchlow

Mental Health During the Holidays: A Gentle Reminder to Care for Yourself The holiday season is often wrapped in expectations of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for many, it can also be a quieter, heavier time. Often the pace of the season can feel relentless and emotions can surface unexpectedly. Caring for your mental health during the holidays begins by acknowledging that this season may hold more than one feeling at once....

As you well know, life rarely goes exactly as we plan. We often move through seasons of growth, transition, joy, and uncertainty. And with every major life change comes an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your financial goals.

Whether you’re starting a new job, moving into a new home, welcoming a child, or caring for aging parents, your financial priorities will likely shift. At Calla Financial, we help you navigate these changes with clarity, confidence, and care.

Do you find yourself wondering where all your hard-earned money keeps going every month? Do you have certain financial goals in mind, like taking a trip next year or buying a car? Maybe you want to save for a rainy day or fund your retirement? If any of these sound like you then it might be time to create a budget.

The Benefits of Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long-Term disability We all strive to never become seriously ill or injured, however things happen, and it is better to be prepared than not. One way you can prepare yourself and your family is to have short term or long-term disability insurance in place through an employer or as an individual. What is Disability Insurance? Disability insurance can provide financial assistance to...