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?

October 29th Event – Is Money Keeping You Stuck?

Posted on: October 24, 2012

MONEY MONDAYS Save the Last Monday of the Month for Money Join your local Money Coach on the last Monday of each month for an informal, lively discussion about money – how it works, how to manage it and how … Continue reading →

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Relationship to money


Paying yourself first

Posted on: October 17, 2012

By Annie Kvick, BEd, CFP Think saving is just too hard?  The secret to saving money and accumulating wealth is to “pay yourself first”. The first bill you pay each month should be to yourself. Regular and consistent contributions to … Continue reading →

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Three ways to take the stress out of money

Posted on: September 24, 2012

Our MONEY MONDAYS series started tonight with a lively discussion about the biggest money worries people are having and what to do about them. Here are some of our suggestions on how to combat money stress:

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Our favorite money resources

Posted on: January 23, 2012

The start of a new year is a good time to review the resources that help you make your best money decisions. We know that money can be a scary topic but knowledge is power and there are many resources … Continue reading →

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


How are we doing? – Quarterly client survey results and winner

Posted on: January 5, 2012

A big thank you to all of our clients who provided us with feedback on their recent experience working with a Money Coaches Canada associate. Every quarter one survey participant drawn randomly will win a $100 Chapters gift certificate. This … Continue reading →

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He still loves me

Posted on: October 26, 2011

By Karin Mizgala “He still loves me” aren’t exactly the words you’d expect to hear in a financial meeting. But these words, expressed by a recent money coaching client after finally being honest with her husband about the state of … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street – Getting the conversation started

Posted on: October 13, 2011

By Karin Mizgala While no one seems to be able to figure out exactly what the Occupy Wall Street protesters are demanding, I’m not sure it matters. As David Suzuki points out in his article Occupy Wall Street Reflects Increasing … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Relationship to money


The insanity of debt

Posted on: October 5, 2011

By Sheila Walkington It seems like everywhere I turn these days there’s an article about debt and how much trouble we’re in. Canadians owe $151 for every of $100 of after tax income we earn. Families are spending 10-12 times … Continue reading →

Posted in Debt, Relationship to money


The last taboo

Posted on: September 21, 2011

By Karin Mizgala Money usually shows up tops on the list of marital stresses. Financial issues are cited as one of the biggest causes of divorce. What we earn is rarely discussed in “polite company” and most people find negotiating … Continue reading →

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Why is it so hard to save?

Posted on: September 14, 2011

By Karin Mizgala A recent survey done by ING Direct, the Canadian subsidiary of the Dutch online bank, found that 41% of Canadians said that saving a small amount per week would make them happier and help them reach their … Continue reading →

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