Your Lender is Counting on You Not Reading This
October 22, 2026
Your Lender is Counting on You Not Reading This
The renewal letter arrived for one of my rental properties a few weeks ago. Three…
They were licensed. Until they weren’t.
October 15, 2026
They were licensed. Until they weren’t.
And they're off. The elementary school cross-country meet was yesterday. I used to joke that…
The return sounds great. Nobody talks about the risk.
October 1, 2026
The return sounds great. Nobody talks about the risk.
My son has discovered fishing. Not just discovered it. Become completely consumed by it. He's…
Essex County Surprised Him
September 24, 2026
Essex County Surprised Him
One of my favourite Canadian finance and economics podcasts is The Loonie Hour. If you…
Three Kids. Three Tryouts. One Nervous Dad
September 17, 2026
Three Kids. Three Tryouts. One Nervous Dad
Soccer tryout season is upon us. All three of my kids were in the mix…
Nobody touches that machine but him
September 10, 2026
Nobody touches that machine but him
Every Labour Day weekend in the Castagna family is reserved for one thing. Tomato sauce.…
My Most Productive Summer Move? Nothing
September 3, 2026
My Most Productive Summer Move? Nothing
We capped off the summer with a few days in Muskoka. Cottage country. God’s country,…
Your House Didn’t Go Up. The Dollar Went Down.
August 27, 2026
Your House Didn’t Go Up. The Dollar Went Down.
I was in my early 30s and thought I had made it. CPA. Corporate banker.…
How Tariff Uncertainty Is Affecting Businesses and Lenders in Windsor-Essex
Summer is winding down and the Castagna kids’ bucket list still had a few items…
Buying or Selling a Business in Windsor-Essex
August 13, 2026
Buying or Selling a Business in Windsor-Essex
I’ve been on a mission since getting back from Italy. The espresso mission. Some of…
