Categories: Investing
6 things to consider before investing in a rental property
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
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
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
What it takes to be a DIY investor
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?
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
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Ask Your Money Coach – Mutual Funds or ETFs?
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?
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
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Being a financial advice hero
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
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
Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Investing
