Tag Archives: Karin Mizgala
The money goal that’s often neglected
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
Money, Happiness and Our Vision for 2015
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
Cracking your personal money code – the psychology of money
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
Six steps to begin your career change
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
What it takes to be a DIY investor
By Karin Mizgala, MBA, CFP We’ve seen a growing interest in Do-It-Yourself (DIY) investing over the last few years within two distinct groups of Canadians. In the first group, the interest is triggered by media reports about high and hidden … Continue reading
Can you have too many RSPs?
While you are in January planning and goal setting mode, take the time to review how many RSP accounts you have. If you have more than one, you probably have too many! See what Karin Mizgala, CEO of Money Coaches … Continue reading
The power behind the plan
UNSTUCK – How to Get out of Your Money Rut and Start Living the Life you Want by Karin Mizgala and Sheila Walkington (Excerpt from: Chapter 6 – Getting What you Really Want) Dreams and goals have power. When you … Continue reading
Retire your debts before you do
by Karin Mizgala, MBA, CFP Most people are worried about how the stock market will limit their ability to retire, but it’s even more likely that their debt load will be a bigger hindrance. Here’s why. Debt seriously affects how … Continue reading