Categories: Budgeting and Cash Flow

Tax preparation vs. tax planning – which do you do?

Last month, I invited my clients, Facebook and Twitter followers, friends, family, and other contacts to participate in Money Coaches Canada’s Money Monday event “Tips to Minimize Your Tax Bill”. The response was very positive.  Most people HATE paying tax … Continue reading

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Five top money tips to get “UNSTUCK”

1. Know What you Want Create a vision and set authentic goals. Well-defined, clearly articulated goals are easier to achieve. Focusing on your top three priority goals will simplify your life. 2. Know your Financial Reality You will be more … Continue reading

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Get UNSTUCK at our next Money Mondays – Feb 25th

MONEY MONDAYS Save the Last Monday of the Month for Money Join your local Money Coach on the last Monday of each month for an informal, lively discussion about money – how it works, how to manage it and how … Continue reading

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Debt, Investing, Relationship to money


RSP or TFSA – which one should you choose?

UNSTUCK – How to Get out of Your Money Rut and Start Living the Life you Want by Karin Mizgala and Sheila Walkington (Excerpt from: Chapter 11 – Don’t Give Up on Retirement Yet) It’s true that a lot of … Continue reading

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The power behind the plan

UNSTUCK – How to Get out of Your Money Rut and Start Living the Life you Want by Karin Mizgala and Sheila Walkington (Excerpt from: Chapter 6 – Getting What you Really Want) Dreams and goals have power. When you … Continue reading

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Podcast – Ho, ho, holy I’ve overspent

Featuring: Leslie Gardner and Sabine Lay, both Money Coaches and Educators with Money Coaches Canada. Join Sabine Lay and Leslie Gardner, both Money Coaches and Educators with Money Coaches Canada as they discuss ways to stay in control with holiday … Continue reading

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UNSTUCK: How to get out of your money rut and start living the life you want

A REAL NEW YEAR’S GIFT At this time of year, no matter how much we try not to….it’s hard not to get caught up in holiday madness. December is a time where merchants and retailers are vying for your nickel. … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews, Budgeting and Cash Flow, Debt, Money Coaching


The best ways to supplement your income

by Leslie Gardner “Your life will change when you put more energy in your dreams than in your fears” ~ Anonymous These days, everyone is looking for ways to tighten their belt. However, when you have gone as far as … Continue reading

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Is it okay to save for things when I have debt?

by Christine White Absolutely! Now don’t get me wrong, eliminating debt should always be your #1 financial priority. However, the first step to getting on track is to BREAK THE DEBT CYCLE. Yup that’s it – the secret to getting … Continue reading

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Celebrate the Holidays without Going Broke

At our recent MONEY MONDAYS event, we discussed the challenges of getting through the holidays without financial stress. Only 29% of Canadians have a set budget for holiday spending according to a recent Bank of Montreal holiday spending survey. On … Continue reading

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