Categories: Investing

RRSP vs RESP: How to Make the Right Choice

Posted on: February 23, 2018

By Karin Mizgala, Co-Founder and CEO Money Coaches Canada From the moment our children are born we want the best for their future. Success is never guaranteed, but we hope to be able to offer them opportunities. And what better … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, Investing, Money Coaching, Retirement savings


A Financial Plan is a Roadmap

Posted on: January 10, 2018

In today’s hectic world, most people have neither the time nor the expertise necessary to navigate the financial complexities of modern life. They need help making sense of it all, and would benefit from a comprehensive, thoughtful approach to money … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Money Coaching


Give The Gift of Financial Independence this Holiday Season

Posted on: November 22, 2017

By Noel D’Souza, P.Eng, CFP® The holidays are a time of giving, but many Canadians are tired of spending money on “stuff” that is soon forgotten by kids and adults alike. As a result, there is growing interest in gifts that … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Kids and Money, Money Coaching


I’m Fed Up with Paying High Fees; Should I Manage My Own Portfolio?

Posted on: October 25, 2017

By Karin Mizgala, Co-Founder and CEO It’s been over a year since the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) implemented phase 2 of the Client Relationship Model, known as CRM2. If you have investments, you will have received two reports in 2017; the … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Money Coaching, Retirement savings


My Financial Advisor is Making More from My Investments Than I Am; What Should I Do?

Posted on: April 26, 2017

By Karin Mizgala, Co-Founder and CEO, Money Coaches Canada To say that many Canadians are cynical and wary of advice from the financial industry would not be overstating the situation. The idea of hidden fees and commissions buried in investment … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Money Coaching


How Do I Break Up With My Investment Advisor?

Posted on: February 22, 2017

By Steve Bridge, B.A. (Hons.), FPSC Level 1® How did you choose your investment advisor? If you are like many Canadians, your advisor is the one who had an open slot when you called your bank for an appointment, three, five … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, Investing


Don’t Let Short-Term Events Impact Your Long-Term Investing Success

Posted on: January 25, 2017

By Anthony Larsen, BAS, CFP® Investment success can be reduced to four simple words: buy low, sell high; just as diet success can be boiled down to: eat less, move more. So why aren’t we all wealthy and in stellar health? … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Money Coaching, Retirement savings


Are You Ready for the Truth About Your Investments?

Posted on: January 11, 2017

By Karin Mizgala, Co-founder and CEO Money Coaches Canada Choosing a focus word for the year ahead has become a popular New Year’s activity. Words like flourish and balance are trendy, unless you work in the financial services industry, where … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, Financial Literacy, Investing, Money Coaching


Top 4 Money Challenges Women Face

Posted on: October 19, 2016

By Karin Mizgala, co-founder and CEO Money Coaches Canada Canadian women have the freedom to create wealth, and make their own financial decisions, but it hasn’t always been that way. Less than 45 years ago, women had a difficult time … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Literacy, Investing, Relationship to money, Retirement savings


Your Money, Your Life – A Discussion with Steadyhand’s Tom Bradley

Posted on: May 18, 2016

Money Coach Noel D’Souza, P.Eng.,CFP® recently sat down with Tom Bradley, President and co-founder of Steadyhand Investment Management Ltd. to talk about what Steadyhand offers Canadian investors how it serves its clients and his perspective on personal finance in Canada. In … Continue reading →

Posted in For your information, Investing