Tag Archives: Money Coaches Canada

Be the architect of your financial future

Posted on: July 23, 2014

By Kathryn Mandelcorn, FMA You are not born with a set of values around money. The blueprint for your financial habits and behaviors is drawn by the experiences and significant people in your past and present. The current state of … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Six steps to begin your career change

Posted on: July 9, 2014

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 →

Posted in For your information, Money Coaching, Relationship to money


What it takes to be a DIY investor

Posted on: June 18, 2014

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 →

Posted in Investing


Understanding investment fees

Posted on: June 4, 2014

Fee has become a four letter word. There is a lot of talk in the financial media about investment fees; is there enough transparency, are people getting what they pay for? Many Canadians would probably say they aren’t really sure … Continue reading →

Posted in For your information


Success Story: Devon – learning to be intentional with money changed everything

Posted on: May 21, 2014

Devon is a successful photographer and event planner who understands the balance between tracking daily details while not losing sight of the larger project. So when he lost his personal financial footing he recognized the benefit of turning to a professional and contacted Money … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationship to money, Small Business, Success Stories


Do you have a debt free date?

Posted on: May 7, 2014

Credit is seductive. Credit card companies spend millions of dollars to convince you to borrow their money. They have catchy slogans like: It’s everywhere you want to be. (Visa) There are some things money can’t buy. For everything else there’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Debt


Success Story: Frank and Alison – finding a way forward and rebuilding trust

Posted on: March 25, 2014

(The following story is used by permission and the clients names have been changed for privacy) In 2012 Frank and Alison had a combined income of $175,000 yet found themselves arguing about the purchase of raspberries. When they realized financial … Continue reading →

Posted in Debt, Money Coaching, Relationship to money, Success Stories


Five reasons budgets fail

Posted on: March 4, 2014

The majority of our clients make a very good income, yet many find themselves struggling to get ahead financially. Time and again one of the first things we’re asked is; what am I doing wrong?  Most have tried to stick … Continue reading →

Posted in Budgeting and Cash Flow


Success Story: From retirement fears to retirement focus

Posted on: February 18, 2014

How much do you need to retire?  Did that question make your stomach do a little flip? If it did you’re not alone. The question, “Will I have enough?” is on many people’s minds when they think about retirement. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Retirement savings, Success Stories


Will you contribute to an RSP this year?

Posted on: February 4, 2014

Many of us grew up with the tried and true advice from our parents that we should invest in RSPs, and like a lot of parental advice, it is often ignored. Less than one in three eligible Canadians take advantage … Continue reading →

Posted in Retirement savings