Categories: Relationship to money

Money and finances isn’t all about dollars and figures. Money is very tied to our emotions, our self-worth, our values and beliefs and bythe experiences we have had with money in the past. What’s your relationship to money and what role does it play in your life?

What Are You Teaching Your Kids About Money?

Posted on: May 14, 2016

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

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


Pension Plans and Retirement: Should You Be Worried?

Posted on: March 30, 2016

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 →

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Relationship to money, Retirement savings


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


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


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


Success Story: Louise – A life changing financial turn-around

Posted on: June 24, 2015

All information used with the client’s permission. In 2010, Louise  was a single mom with a teenage daughter and another daughter under age 10. She spent her days working with words, writing sales and advertising copy that garnered her great … Continue reading →

Posted in Debt, Money Coaching, Relationship to money, Success Stories


It’s time to break down the money talk taboo

Posted on: June 10, 2015

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 →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


The money goal that’s often neglected

Posted on: February 4, 2015

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 →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Money, Happiness and Our Vision for 2015

Posted on: December 17, 2014

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 →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money