Could your personal finances handle a major setback? A sudden or unexpected event such as a job loss, major expense or caring for a sick parent could make you vulnerable. You may temporarily lose sight of the big picture and become reactive or act hastily when you really need to pause, reflect and take stock. […]
Time is always well spent with friends and family engaging in conversation. Most of us know the enjoyment and pleasure that comes from breaking bread with friends and family. Recently we dined with our friends from Vancouver. We shared stories about everything in our lives from work-life balance (or lack thereof) to how expensive it […]
For many of us the thought of retirement is the last thing on our mind as we balance today — work, family, children, family activities etc. However, for people in the retirement corridor and planning to transition within the next 5-10 years, it’s top of mind. In fact, you can’t get it out of your […]
The start of a new year is a time where many of us take stock of our lives – where we have been and where we want to go. The reality is any time is a good time to check in with ourselves or where we are at. We may think about our personal finances […]
When it comes to talking about money with our partners or loved ones, many of us struggle with first of all how to start the conversation, and if we find the courage to reach out and engage in conversations about money, how do we manage our own feelings or money values. All of us have […]
More money would mean greater happiness for those living on a fixed income or the working poor. For many of us, we whole heartedly believe that if we had more money we would be happier. For people who have limited resources, more money would provide access to things most of us take for granted. For […]