Categories: Relationship to money
What Are You Teaching Your Kids About Money?
By Karin Mizgala, BA Psyc, MBA, CFP® “I wish I had learned more about money as a kid.” This is one of the most frequent comments I hear from clients. With financial literacy initiatives being instituted to teach kids about … Continue reading
Posted in Kids and Money, Relationship to money
Money Coach Spotlight: Melanie Buffel
“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
Pension Plans and Retirement: Should You Be Worried?
By Julie Langevin, CPA, CA With the Federal government tabling their 2016 budget recently, we should all be aware of the challenges facing Canada’s pension system. The fact that Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government reduced the age of eligibility for Old … Continue reading
Credit card rewards: perk or pitfall?
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
Why are so many high earners in debt?
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
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September is a great time to check-in with your financial goals
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
It’s time to break down the money talk taboo
By Melanie Buffel, B.A. Psych, MBA candidate Our culture is rife with mixed messages about money. Money is freedom, money is greed, live simply – but to be happy you’ll need this car, have these clothes and that phone. Yet … Continue reading
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The money goal that’s often neglected
By Alison Stafford, FPSC Level 1TM Certificant in Financial Planning At this time of year lots of people set goals, and it’s certainly not unusual for one of those goals to be about money. This year I’m going to pay … Continue reading
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Money, Happiness and Our Vision for 2015
The end of a year is often a time for reflection. What are we thankful for? What challenges did we face last year? What do we want from the coming year for ourselves, our family and our community? Often the … Continue reading
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