Tag Archives: Financial Planning

Is Financial Freedom Still Possible?

Posted on: June 17, 2020

By Karin Mizgala, co-founder and CEO Money Coaches Canada COVID-19 has rattled us to the core. It has threatened our health and taken lives. It has damaged our economy and taken livelihoods. It has physically kept us apart, yet we … Continue reading →

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


Seven Ways to De-stress about Money

Posted on: April 26, 2018

By Sheila Walkington, BBA, CFP® Everyone experiences stress as a natural reaction to certain events or circumstances. The severity of the reaction will, of course vary from individual to individual. For example, some love the sound of thunder while others … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


A Financial Plan is a Roadmap

Posted on: January 10, 2018

In today’s hectic world, most people have neither the time nor the expertise necessary to navigate the financial complexities of modern life. They need help making sense of it all, and would benefit from a comprehensive, thoughtful approach to money … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Money Coaching


Don’t Let Short-Term Events Impact Your Long-Term Investing Success

Posted on: January 25, 2017

By Anthony Larsen, BAS, CFP® Investment success can be reduced to four simple words: buy low, sell high; just as diet success can be boiled down to: eat less, move more. So why aren’t we all wealthy and in stellar health? … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Money Coaching, Retirement savings


End Financial Avoidance and Reclaim Your Power Today

Posted on: August 10, 2016

By Sheila Walkington, co-founder and CFO Money Coaches Canada   Most people procrastinate from time to time, it’s human nature to put off tasks we believe to be unpleasant or time consuming. But the habitual putting off of our responsibilities, … Continue reading →

Posted in 7 Stages of Financial Well-Being®, Relationship to money


The Real Secret to Making Smart Investment Decisions

Posted on: March 16, 2016

By Tom Feigs, CFP®, CET As a fee-for-service financial planner it’s not unusual to be approached for a “quick” portfolio review. “Can you just look over my investments?” or “Can you tell me if I’m saving enough?” As much as it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing, Retirement savings


Why the short answer may not be right answer

Posted on: September 9, 2015

By Alison Stafford, CFP® Money questions often appear straight forward, for example: should I pay down my mortgage or contribute to an RSP? But rarely, if ever, is one decision about money not impacted or influenced by your complete financial situation. … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching


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


Money Coaches in Conversation – What you should understand about fees and financial advice

Posted on: May 21, 2015

Recently Money Coaches Canada co-founder Karin Mizgala sat down with Money Coach Noel D’Souza to discuss the changing landscape of financial advice in Canada. Karin: As someone in the financial industry, it’s very common to be asked by people outside the industry, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, For your information, Investing, Retirement savings


Meet our Money Coach: Annie Kvick

Posted on: January 21, 2015

For many Canadians, taking charge of their finances feels like being asked to scale a mountain. They may feel overwhelmed, intimidated, or afraid of making a misstep that sends them tumbling financially backwards. Money Coach Annie Kvick, knows what it … Continue reading →

Posted in Meet Our Money Coaches, Money Coaching, Retirement savings