Tag Archives: Money Coach
I’m Fed Up with Paying High Fees; Should I Manage My Own Portfolio?
By Karin Mizgala, Co-Founder and CEO It’s been over a year since the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) implemented phase 2 of the Client Relationship Model, known as CRM2. If you have investments, you will have received two reports in 2017; the … Continue reading
Posted in Investing, Money Coaching, Retirement savings
Financial Literacy Starts at Home
By Sheila Walkington, Co-Founder and CFO Money Coaches Canada When it comes to topics of money and Canadians, Money Coaches Canada has a great vantage point. Through our interactions with clients, our involvement with the media, our frequent blog posts … Continue reading
Posted in Kids and Money, Money Coaching, Relationship to money
Are You On-Track To Retire in 10 Years? Do These 5 Things Right Now To Be Sure
By Sandra Mann, CPA, CGA, FPSC Level 1® With 10 years to retirement, your daydreams may be turning to a morning latte on your deck, instead of a tepid coffee on your commute. But before you buy that Life … Continue reading
Posted in For your information, Money Coaching, Retirement savings
How Can My Home Equity Support My Retirement Goals?
By Christine Williston, B.A., FPSC Level 1® For older Canadians, with a paid or almost paid mortgage, ever increasing home values feels like watching winning numbers come up in the lottery. But how best to cash in the ticket? Or should it even … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, Money Coaching, Retirement savings
My Financial Advisor is Making More from My Investments Than I Am; What Should I Do?
By Karin Mizgala, Co-Founder and CEO, Money Coaches Canada To say that many Canadians are cynical and wary of advice from the financial industry would not be overstating the situation. The idea of hidden fees and commissions buried in investment … Continue reading
Posted in Investing, Money Coaching
How Do I Take Money From My RSP in Retirement?
By Tom Feigs, CFP®, CET What do you think when you hear the term RSP? If you are like many people, you probably think: contributions. Certainly the banking industry focus is on RSP sales, because that’s where they make their money. … Continue reading
I Make a Good Income, But Can’t Get Out of Debt. What Should I Do Differently?
By Kathryn Mandelcorn, FMA You did all the right things. You went to school and earned a good education. You’ve worked hard and been promoted. You earn upwards of $100,000 a year; yet increasing debt has your stomach in knots. You … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, Debt
How Divorce Can Affect Your Retirement
By Annie Kvick, B.Ed, CFP® The ending of a marriage is an unfortunate reality for many Canadians, it creates emotional upheaval for both partners and any children involved. But studies have shown that it generally impacts a woman’s financial well-being longer … Continue reading
Ask a Money Coach: Which tax software would you recommend?
Around this time of year our Coaches are often asked which tax software they would recommend to individuals who would like to file their own taxes online. Here is a round-up of responses on three of the most popular … Continue reading
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