Tag Archives: Money Coaches Canada

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


Money, Happiness and Our Vision for 2015

Posted on: December 17, 2014

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 →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


5 Ways to Save Money at the Holidays

Posted on: November 19, 2014

By Sheila Walkington, BBA, CFP®   According to a recent article in The Toronto Star, on average, Canadians will each spend $885 on Christmas this year and that’s down $68 from last year. That’s a lot of money. But at this time … Continue reading →

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


Glossary: Mortgage and Equity terms

Posted on: November 5, 2014

Every profession, sport and hobby has its own expressions, jargon, and acronyms that can leave those less familiar with them a little lost or confused. Helping our clients understand the language of money is one of the things our coaches take pride in, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, For your information, Glossary of Financial Terms


Cracking your personal money code – the psychology of money

Posted on: October 8, 2014

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 →

Posted in For your information, Relationship to money


4 ways to banish your retirement planning fears

Posted on: September 24, 2014

By Annie Kvick, BEd, CFP How do you feel when you hear the word retirement? If you are like many Canadians, the word sends pangs of guilt and discomfort through your mind and a fluttery nervous sensation through your stomach. … Continue reading →

Posted in Relationship to money, Retirement savings


The biggest money mystery – Why do I do what I do? (Part two)

Posted on: September 3, 2014

By Melanie Buffel, BA Psych, MBA candidate In part one we met Jill, a successful single women in her early 40’s who was laboring under debt and stuck in a pattern of avoidance and confusion with her money. She tried many … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Ask a Money Coach: What’s the best way to save for my children’s education?

Posted on: August 20, 2014

What’s the best way to save for my children’s education? I’ve seen brochures on Group Education Savings plan in my doctor’s office – are these a good idea? Answered by Sabine Lay, money coach Education is one of the biggest expenses … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask Your Money Coach, Kids and Money


The biggest money mystery – why do I do what I do? (Part one)

Posted on: August 13, 2014

By Melanie Buffel, BA Psych, MBA candidate Jill is a single woman in her early 40’s. She enjoys her job and has interesting hobbies. She has good friends and family who often remind her how fabulous she is. Her cat … Continue reading →

Posted in Money Coaching, Relationship to money


Should you give your kids an allowance?

Posted on: August 6, 2014

By Karen Richardson, HBOR Parents often ask me if they should give their children an allowance. The answer is yes! As our children grow and change they will have many different dreams for their future, but whichever path they take … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids and Money, Money Coaching, Relationship to money