Categories: Budgeting and Cash Flow

October 29th Event – Is Money Keeping You Stuck?

Posted on: October 24, 2012

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, Relationship to money


Paying yourself first

Posted on: October 17, 2012

By Annie Kvick, BEd, CFP Think saving is just too hard?  The secret to saving money and accumulating wealth is to “pay yourself first”. The first bill you pay each month should be to yourself. Regular and consistent contributions to … Continue reading →

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Don’t give-up on retirement yet

Posted on: May 22, 2012

by Karin Mizgala Think retirement is out of your grasp? The current economic downturn and the consequent impact on investments have caused many people to worry about their pensions and to re-think their retirement options. The financial news these days … Continue reading →

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Debt, Investing


Streamline your system and focus your finances

Posted on: April 16, 2012

By Karen Collacutt, CFP, Certified Money Coach Are your financial papers all over the place?  Are bills and documents hard to find?  Would you like more control over your household finances?  Well, families and individuals who focus on their goals … Continue reading →

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Our favorite money resources

Posted on: January 23, 2012

The start of a new year is a good time to review the resources that help you make your best money decisions. We know that money can be a scary topic but knowledge is power and there are many resources … Continue reading →

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


Where do you stand income-wise?

Posted on: November 9, 2011

By Sheila Walkington If you’re curious about how your income stacks up to your neighbour, check out Macleans’ Income Ranking calculator. Chances are you’re not doing too badly income-wise. If you’re still feeling cash poor, it might be time to … Continue reading →

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Why is it so hard to save?

Posted on: September 14, 2011

By Karin Mizgala A recent survey done by ING Direct, the Canadian subsidiary of the Dutch online bank, found that 41% of Canadians said that saving a small amount per week would make them happier and help them reach their … Continue reading →

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Stay in the black, don’t get the holiday blues

Posted on: July 21, 2011

There’s nothing that obliterates happy vacation memories faster than a holiday spending hangover. And it’s all too easy to overspend. There are countless ways we justify our overspending on holidays:  “It’s the only time I’ll ever be here in my … Continue reading →

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Changes to CPP – What do they mean to you?

Posted on: June 20, 2011

Clients retiring early have always asked if they should start taking their Canada Pension Plan before they turn 65, but the changes to CPP have added a few more wrinkles to making that decision. There are several changes but what … Continue reading →

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Should Prince Charming come with a prenup?

Posted on: May 20, 2011

We’ll spend hours agonizing over the perfect dress, endlessly debate menus, venues, flower arrangements and all the other elements that go into the big day and yet discussing money often doesn’t make the agenda? But it really should be near … Continue reading →

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