Categories: Money Coaching

5 Steps to Getting Financially Unstuck

Posted on: May 26, 2016

By Melanie Buffel, BA Psych, MBA Candidate Does your financial situation feel like an immovable object – something that cannot be moved and is keeping you from making progress towards your goals? The situation might feel entrenched, even hopeless. The … Continue reading →

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


Money Coach Spotlight: Melanie Buffel

Posted on: April 6, 2016

“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” –Albert Einstein Melanie Buffel changes the way her clients think about money. “When I begin working with clients,” she says, “whether they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Meet Our Money Coaches, Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Credit card rewards: perk or pitfall?

Posted on: February 17, 2016

By Karen Richardson, FPSC Level 1TM Certificant in Financial Planning Credit cards, when used carefully, can play a positive role in your financial life. Using credit wisely is critical to building a solid credit history. If you need a loan or … Continue reading →

Posted in Debt, Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Financial Literacy: Join the Conversation

Posted on: November 18, 2015

By the MCC Financial Literacy Team November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada and in our  November 4th blog post Money Coach Melanie Buffel asked readers, clients and fellow Money Coaches to share personal stories about their financial journey. She challenged … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, Financial Literacy, For your information, Money Coaching


Why are so many high earners in debt?

Posted on: October 21, 2015

By Sheila Walkington, Co-founder and CFO Money Coaches Canada How would you react if I told you that many of your friends are in debt? You probably wouldn’t be shocked. You’d probably nod your head in agreement, and say something … Continue reading →

Posted in Debt, Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Do I have enough money to retire?

Posted on: October 8, 2015

By Janet Gray, BA, BAdmin, CFP™, CHS, EPC, CPCA I am often asked, “Do I have enough to retire?” It’s an earnest question, asked by smart, educated people with good incomes, who want to be sure they are making good decisions about … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Retirement savings


Why the short answer may not be right answer

Posted on: September 9, 2015

By Alison Stafford, CFP® Money questions often appear straight forward, for example: should I pay down my mortgage or contribute to an RSP? But rarely, if ever, is one decision about money not impacted or influenced by your complete financial situation. … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching


September is a great time to check-in with your financial goals

Posted on: August 19, 2015

No matter how many years it’s been since we’ve tossed a graduation cap in the air, the back-to-school energy of September motivates many of us to re-commit to moving forward in our lives; making it the perfect time to check-in … Continue reading →

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


Grand opening – North Shore office of Money Coaches Canada

Posted on: August 17, 2015

Congratulations to Annie Kvick and her colleagues Christine Williston and Steve Bridge for the opening of their North Shore office! Over 70 people attended the opening, which was held on the rooftop patio above the office, and included colleagues, family, friends, clients … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching


Is money coaching right for you?

Posted on: July 8, 2015

By Josh Black, CPA, CMA With so much financial advice widely and easily available in videos, books and blogs, you may wonder what more a money coach can offer you. Money coaching costs money, and a good money coach would … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching