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 […]
In parts of Canada this summer, we have seen record temperatures almost to the point of being able to fry an egg on the sidewalk, well almost! It’s been blistering hot and trying to stay cool has been a real challenge. Many families have been running their air conditioning non-stop making it hard to save […]
Talking about money isn’t easy with our kids. It’s really easy to lose your cool when discussing money.Over-indulging our kids and buying things they don’t need is a recipe for disaster. It can come at a financial cost for example, taking on more debt, delaying retirement, prolonging mortgage payments etc. But what do you do […]
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 […]
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 […]