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?

5 Ways to Save Money at the Holidays

Posted on: November 19, 2014

By Sheila Walkington, BBA, CFP®   According to a recent article in The Toronto Star, on average, Canadians will each spend $885 on Christmas this year and that’s down $68 from last year. That’s a lot of money. But at this time … Continue reading →

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


Cracking your personal money code – the psychology of money

Posted on: October 8, 2014

By Karin Mizgala, BA Psyc, MBA, CFP®  Prescriptive advice is the staple of magazines and blogs. It’s often presented in easy to read lists with catchy headlines like: How to…. 3 ways to… 7 habits of…. We’ve all seen the format, we even use … Continue reading →

Posted in For your information, Relationship to money


4 ways to banish your retirement planning fears

Posted on: September 24, 2014

By Annie Kvick, BEd, CFP How do you feel when you hear the word retirement? If you are like many Canadians, the word sends pangs of guilt and discomfort through your mind and a fluttery nervous sensation through your stomach. … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationship to money, Retirement savings


The biggest money mystery – Why do I do what I do? (Part two)

Posted on: September 3, 2014

By Melanie Buffel, BA Psych, MBA candidate In part one we met Jill, a successful single women in her early 40’s who was laboring under debt and stuck in a pattern of avoidance and confusion with her money. She tried many … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


The biggest money mystery – why do I do what I do? (Part one)

Posted on: August 13, 2014

By Melanie Buffel, BA Psych, MBA candidate Jill is a single woman in her early 40’s. She enjoys her job and has interesting hobbies. She has good friends and family who often remind her how fabulous she is. Her cat … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Should you give your kids an allowance?

Posted on: August 6, 2014

By Karen Richardson, HBOR Parents often ask me if they should give their children an allowance. The answer is yes! As our children grow and change they will have many different dreams for their future, but whichever path they take … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids and Money, Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Be the architect of your financial future

Posted on: July 23, 2014

By Kathryn Mandelcorn, FMA You are not born with a set of values around money. The blueprint for your financial habits and behaviors is drawn by the experiences and significant people in your past and present. The current state of … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Book Review: Stop Over-Thinking Your Money by Preet Banerjee

Posted on: July 17, 2014

I’ve met Preet Banerjee in person on several occasions, heard him speak and watched him on TV countless times, and engaged with him on social media. He’s extremely personable, a natural showman, and I get the sense that he really … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Six steps to begin your career change

Posted on: July 9, 2014

By Karin Mizgala, MBA, CFP There is a popular expression, that’s actually the title of a book published in the 1980’s, “Do what you love and the money will follow.”  But my experience as a financial planner and money coach … Continue reading →

Posted in For your information, Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Success Story: Devon – learning to be intentional with money changed everything

Posted on: May 21, 2014

Devon is a successful photographer and event planner who understands the balance between tracking daily details while not losing sight of the larger project. So when he lost his personal financial footing he recognized the benefit of turning to a professional and contacted Money … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationship to money, Small Business, Success Stories