Categories: Money Coaching

Financial Advice, Fees and Your Future

Posted on: June 14, 2018

Canada frequently ranks high on lists of the best countries to live, but when it comes to fees for financial products, we rank among the worst in the developed world. While the securities regulators are taking a hard look at … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Money Coaching


Seven Ways to De-stress about Money

Posted on: April 26, 2018

By Sheila Walkington, BBA, CFP® Everyone experiences stress as a natural reaction to certain events or circumstances. The severity of the reaction will, of course vary from individual to individual. For example, some love the sound of thunder while others … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Women and Work: Canada’s Economic Crossroads

Posted on: April 11, 2018

By Sheila Walkington, Co-Founder and CFO Money Coaches Canada The world happiness report was recently released by the United Nations and Canada ranked #7 out of 156 countries. The report rates countries based on income, healthy life expectancy, social support, … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching


5 Ways A Money Coach Can Help You Win Your Own Financial Olympics

Posted on: March 7, 2018

By Christine Williston, B.A., FPSC Level 1® In preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, our nation set out to “Own the Podium.” That program is still delivering the results as the recently concluded PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games aptly demonstrated. … Continue reading →

Posted in 7 Stages of Financial Well-Being®, Money Coaching


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


Six Steps to Financial Bliss – Valentine’s Edition

Posted on: February 8, 2018

By: Sheila Walkington, CFP With Valentines Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time for every couple to have a conversation about one of the most important factors affecting relationships – money. For many couples, there is nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


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


Can money make you happy? Try giving some away.

Posted on: December 6, 2017

By Sabine Lay Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843. Most people know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who transforms his life after three spirits teach him the joy of giving. It seems Dickens was way … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


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


Financial Literacy in Action

Posted on: November 8, 2017

By Melanie Buffel, BA Psych, MBA Candidate November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada and this is a wonderful opportunity to learn from each other’s experience, sharing our knowledge and feelings about money. There are so many financial concepts, products and … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Literacy, Money Coaching, Relationship to money