Categories: Investing

6 things to consider before investing in a rental property

Posted on: May 4, 2016

By Karin Mizgala, co-founder and CEO Money Coaches Canada The average Canadian house price hit $508,567 in March however that number is skewed by the incredibly hot real estate markets in Vancouver and Toronto. If you remove those markets from … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, Investing


The Real Secret to Making Smart Investment Decisions

Posted on: March 16, 2016

By Tom Feigs, CFP®, CET As a fee-for-service financial planner it’s not unusual to be approached for a “quick” portfolio review. “Can you just look over my investments?” or “Can you tell me if I’m saving enough?” As much as it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Retirement savings


Money Coaches in Conversation – What you should understand about fees and financial advice

Posted on: May 21, 2015

Recently Money Coaches Canada co-founder Karin Mizgala sat down with Money Coach Noel D’Souza to discuss the changing landscape of financial advice in Canada. Karin: As someone in the financial industry, it’s very common to be asked by people outside the industry, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, For your information, Investing, Retirement savings


What it takes to be a DIY investor

Posted on: June 18, 2014

By Karin Mizgala, MBA, CFP We’ve seen a growing interest in Do-It-Yourself (DIY) investing over the last few years within two distinct groups of Canadians. In the first group, the interest is triggered by media reports about high and hidden … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing


Are mutual funds still a good investment?

Posted on: August 26, 2013

In spite of the controversy that surrounds mutual funds these days, they remain a principal source of investments for most Canadians, and for good reason. They can offer an attractive way to hold a broad range of investments. However, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing


Ask Your Money Coach – Mutual Funds or ETFs?

Posted on: August 20, 2013

Do you ever wonder if mutual funds are the right fit for you? Or what ETFs are exactly? Read below in our ‘Ask Your Money Coach’ column as Tom Feigs answers a common question many people have. Ask Your Money … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, Investing


Should mutual fund commissions be banned?

Posted on: July 23, 2013

by Karin Mizgala MBA, CFP There is a very interesting dialogue going on in the investment industry around the issue of mutual fund commissions and whether Canadian investors are getting the short end of the stick. The Canadian Securities Administrators … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing


Being a financial advice hero

Posted on: March 13, 2013

By Noel D`Souza, P.Eng Toronto ComiCon ran this past weekend in the Big Smoke. As always, it drew thousands of fans of fantasy literature, comics, television and movies, who descended on the event with unrivalled excitement and passion. Many attendees … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Debt, Investing, Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Get UNSTUCK at our next Money Mondays – Feb 25th

Posted on: February 19, 2013

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?

Posted on: January 28, 2013

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 →

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Investing