Categories: Budgeting and Cash Flow

How Much Do You Need to Retire?

By Steve Bridge, BA (Hons.), CFP®  Retirement, or financial independence, ranks as one of people’s top financial goals. We’re currently in the midst of “RRSP Season”, and many Canadians are giving at least a passing thought to their eventual retirement. … Continue reading

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How to Enjoy the Holiday Season without Paying for It in January

By Liisa Tatem, CPA, CA, CFDS, CFP® Christmas can be like a runaway sleigh. You’re bundled up and warm, enjoying the dips and turns of holiday fun, when you realize that your budget bounced off the sleigh into a snowbank and … Continue reading

Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, Budgeting and Cash Flow, Money Coaching


Cash Flow is EVERYTHING

By Noel D’Souza, CFP® Director, Communications It has often been said that “Cash is King”, but when it comes to personal finance it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that it’s all about CASH FLOW. Cash flow planning is a … Continue reading

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“Maxed Out” – CPP & EI

Clients sometime ask why their take home income increases later in the year when they haven’t received a pay raise. The answer is CPP (Canada Pension Plan) and EI (Employment Insurance) contributions. CPP As Canadians, anyone who earns employment income … Continue reading

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Decluttering Your Money and Taking Control

By Karin Mizgala, co-founder and CEO Money Coaches Canada From January to April most Canadians are knee deep in financial paperwork. With tax and RSP season almost behind you, you may be left wondering what to do with all the … Continue reading

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Do 6-Figure Professionals Need a Budget?

By Sheila Walkington, CFP® Co-founder and CFO Money Coaches Canada I know it’s only the middle of August, but “back-to-school” season is upon us. I always remember my mixed feelings of dreading the end of the summer but the excitement … Continue reading

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Best Tips for Smart Savings

By Janet Gray, B.A., B.Admin, CFP®, EPC, CPCA I often get asked ‘how can I save more?’  This might help to get you started. Which statement currently best describes your situation? Income minus Savings and Needs = Spending Or Income minus … Continue reading

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Debt, Money Coaching, Relationship to money, Retirement savings


A Better Way to Stay On Track with Your Money

By Noel D’Souza, P.Eng, CFP® Do you feel like your money is just trickling out of a hole in your pocket, and you are not really sure where it’s all going or why there is nothing left at the end … Continue reading

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Strategies for How to Budget for the New Normal

By Sheila Walkington, Co-Founder and CFO of Money Coaches Canada  Set clear life and financial goals, live within your means and save a percentage of your income for the future. While these budgeting and planning principles still apply, the financial landscape has changed – … Continue reading

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I’m Working Really Hard, But Not Getting Ahead. Five Misconceptions Keeping You Stuck

By Alison Stafford, CFP® How often have you thought—I could get out of debt and save more for retirement, if only I made more money. It appears to make sense; that more money would be the answer to your financial worries. … Continue reading

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