Did you know that November is Financial Literacy Month ?
This month, organizations from across the country are encouraged to host events and share resources to help Canadians learn how to better manage their personal finances. This year’s theme is “Take charge of your finances” and it’s aimed at encouraging Canadians to learn how to better manage
January is here… which means the credit card bills full of holiday spending are also here. At this point, you are probably feeling the nauseating effect of your financial hangover!
Having paid off the mortgage of our home 3 years ago, my husband and I were ready to purchase our first rental property this summer.
As the money coach, I was of course the one responsible for figuring out which price range we can afford and how it will affect our everyday finances.
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Global economic strain is seeing price inflation and consumers paying more,
In celebration of my 40th birthday today, I compiled the 40 Rules of Money that I have learned &/or followed over the past 40 years (listed in no particular order)
It is no surprise that finances are the leading cause of stress in a relationship.
According to a survey of people in a relationship*, 44% of respondents experiencing relationship stress aged 44 to 54 said money was the primary cause of friction.
How can you ensure that you do not become part of this statistic?
Here are 4
It’s important to get the bills paid on time. Not only do the late fees kill you, but it can be damaging to your credit, too. When your credit score drops, the cost of all future borrowing goes up too.
Not to worry! You can get organized and successfully pay your bills on time.
Last month, I revealed 4 myths that keep people trapped in debt.
To quickly refresh your memory, here they are:
Myth #1 – The bank approved me so I must afford it
Myth #2 – I don’t need an emergency fund. That’s what my line of credit is for.
Myth #3 – I have to take advantage of
“How would you describe the current state of your finances, using 4 or 5 adjectives?”.
That’s one of the questions I always ask my new clients when I meet them in my money coaching practice. This single question can reveal a great deal about how you are currently managing
In recent years, lenders have been consistently recommending the homeowner’s line of credit (HLOC) to consumers. On the surface, it looks like a great financial product since it gives homeowners quick access to their home equity at a low interest rate (3-4%). The line of credit can then be used for
