In Canada, financial stress or economic insecurity is a prevalent issue that affects people from all walks of life. From rising living costs to unexpected expenses, money challenges are a common source of worry. However, with dedication and effective financial strategies, it is possible to mitigate these worries significantly. While money concerns may never fully […]
Money matters do not need to be complicated. Making the right financial decisions with your money is essential to reaching your financial and life goals sooner. Staying ahead of your personal finances will help you stress less and put you in control of your future. With a few easy changes to how you manage your […]
Covid-19 or the Pandemic has had a big impact on our personal finances. For some of us, we’ve been able to save money at an unprecedented rate. We’ve been sheltering and working from home and spending very little money. The Financial Post recently reported that many Canadians have saved over “28.2 per cent in the […]
Authenticity finds its roots in really simple ideas, for example, living with intention and acting sincerely. All of us make decisions and choices everyday on how we live through our behaviour or what we say. When we become real and authentic with ourselves, we don’t feel the need to impress other people because we […]
Money matters don’t need to be unmanageable or headache inducing. Most of us are time starved in that we have demanding lives, careers and families that consume most of our energy or calories. There is little desire or hours in the day to spare worrying about our personal finances, and how to take the guesswork […]
The answer to the age-old question is in: money can buy you happiness. But not so fast, because it’s not that simple or straightforward. For people living on the a fixed income, more money would offer relief and access to things most of us take for granted. For others, it means greater purchasing power and […]
A sudden or unexpected event such as a job loss, major expense or caring for a sick parent could make your personal finances 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. Most of us can recover. It […]
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 […]