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UNSTUCK: How to get out of your money rut and start living the life you want

Posted on: December 12, 2012

A REAL NEW YEAR’S GIFT

At this time of year, no matter how much we try not to….it’s hard not to get caught up in holiday madness.

December is a time where merchants and retailers are vying for your nickel. January is a time where you get that sinking feeling about where all your nickels went!

And that’s the kind of feeling that Karin Mizgala and Sheila Walkington want to help you address. They want to help you get a grip on managing those precious funds to help you start the New Year off in the black, not the red.

The founders of Money Coaches Canada and the Women’s Financial Learning Centre are proud to offer UNSTUCK – How to Get out of Your Money Rut and Start Living the Life you Want, a book written by Canadians, for Canadians that will show you how to live a sane financial life.

There is no better time than now to order a copy of this new book. It will arrive just in time for the New Year and help you begin the year with a fresh outlook on your financial life and stick to some of those resolutions!

Start the New Year off right with this proven step-by-step money management guide that will show you how to stop living paycheque to paycheque and give you the tools and insight to the emotional and psychological challenges of today’s money culture.

2013 can be the year that you, your family, friends, business colleagues, employees, students, entrepreneurs, and everyone you know can stop the financial insanity and make the year the most profitable one yet – both in your life and in your bank account!

Put your hard earned money to good use by ordering a copy of UNSTUCK – How to Get out of Your Money Rut and Start Living the Life you Want today!

Stop the insanity and check out UNSTUCK today on Amazon.com http://amzn.to/XLNhlf

What makes this book different? Here’s what:

“Kudos to Money Coaches Canada! This book reveals your practical yet caring expertise. You showed me that financial calm is possible for me and for so many other Canadians who have fallen between the financial planning cracks. Unstuck will change lives. It will change the lives of our kids.” Patti-Jo Wiese, Vancouver, B.C.

Posted in Book Reviews, Budgeting and Cash Flow, Debt, Money Coaching


The best ways to supplement your income

Posted on: December 11, 2012

Leslie Gardner Money Coach in Kamloops BCby Leslie Gardner

“Your life will change when you put more energy in your dreams than in your fears” ~ Anonymous

These days, everyone is looking for ways to tighten their belt. However, when you have gone as far as you are willing to tighten and you are still short of money, then the only other option is to make more!

First, ask yourself 3 questions:

  1. How much more do I need?
  2. How much extra time do I have?
  3. What can I do? Continue reading →
Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Relationship to money


Is it okay to save for things when I have debt?

Posted on: November 28, 2012

Christine White Money Coach in Toronto ONby Christine White

Absolutely!

Now don’t get me wrong, eliminating debt should always be your #1 financial priority. However, the first step to getting on track is to BREAK THE DEBT CYCLE. Yup that’s it – the secret to getting rid of debt is to stop adding to it! Live within your means. This doesn’t mean you can’t go outside your house until all your debts are paid off. Just like crash diets, paying down all debt and no play won’t work either. Instead, make a plan – for both spending and saving. Make your plan sustainable by including a positive and rewarding goal to give it energy, to keep you focused and moving forward. Continue reading →

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Debt


Podcast – Explore your financial goals BEFORE investing

Posted on: November 21, 2012

Featuring: Chris Stephenson, Investor Specialist from steadyhand.com and Tom Feigs, Financial Coach with =Money Coaches Canada.

Are you looking to explore your financial goals and direction before rushing into an investment decision? You may find it comfortable to move forward one step at a time. Work with a Financial Coach and then move on to an Investment Specialist.

Listen to our Let’s Talk Money Podcast to discover how these specialties are designed to be a natural fit.

Download this free guide from the Steadyhand library; How is Your Portfolio Doing? A Framework for Assessing Investment Performance.

Posted in Investing, Podcasts


How are we doing? – Client survey results and winner

Posted on: November 14, 2012

Thank you to all of our clients who took the time to provide us with feedback on their recent experience working with a Money Coaches Canada associate.  We take your comments very seriously and do our best to implement your suggestions as quickly as we can.

Carole from Toronto is the winner of a $100 Chapters card from our most recent survey respondent’s draw.  Congratulations Carole!

What our clients are saying

Many of our clients reach out to us to help them navigate through life transitions such as retirement, divorce, or career change.  One of Annie Kvick’s clients shares her experience of what it was like to work with a money coach as she transitioned through her divorce: Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money, Survey


Podcast – How do the new mortgage rules affect you?

Posted on: November 1, 2012

How Do the New Mortgage Rules Affect You?

Featuring: Colleen Saunders, Mortgage Agent with The Mortgage Department Corporation (TMDC) and Renée Verret, Certified Money Coach with Money Coaches Canada

Get informed on the new mortgage rules surrounding your biggest asset! Re-financing soon? Considering buying an investment property? Looking to re-new? Find out if and how the new mortgage rules, announced July 9th, 2012, affect you by listening to this podcast.

Listen to our Let’s Talk Money Podcast by clicking the link below

How Do the New Mortgage Rules Affect You?

Click here to read Colleen’s blog post detailing the new mortgage rules.

You can contact Colleen and read her blog at http://mortgagesbycolleen.ca/colleens-blog/

Posted in Podcasts


October 29th Event – Is Money Keeping You Stuck?

Posted on: October 24, 2012

MONEY MONDAYS

Save the Last Monday of the Month for Money

Money Mondays with your local Money CoachJoin 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 to gain control of it.

Bring a friend, come with questions and build your knowledge and confidence in personal money management.

October’s Topic: “Is Money Keeping You Stuck (in a job, a relationship or in anxiety)?”
When: October 29th, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00pm local time
Cost: FREE
(Information….PRICELESS!) Continue reading →

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Relationship to money


Paying yourself first

Posted on: October 17, 2012

Annie Kvick Money Coach in North Vancouver BCBy 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 savings go a long way toward building a long-term nest egg, and also allow you the freedom to realize your short term goals.

What does “pay yourself first” mean?

Paying yourself first simply means putting money into your savings account first – as soon as you get paid and before you spend money on anything else. Continue reading →

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow, Relationship to money


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: Continue reading →

Posted in Relationship to money


Save the last Monday of the month for money

Posted on: September 12, 2012

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 to gain control of it.

Bring a friend, come with questions and build your knowledge and confidence in personal money management. Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching


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