Here’s a question that not too many people ask themselves often enough, and it’s at the source of many disappointments and money-related stress.
In this consumerism-focused society, you are led to believe that you NEED everything you see on TV, on billboards, in magazines, and even in front of your face as you are doing your
With banks offering amortizations up to 35 years, it almost seems impossible to pay off one’s mortgage in 12 years. Yet, my husband and I were able to do so.
Here’s how we did it:
Many people cringe at the sound of hearing the word “budgeting”. They automatically feel that it refers to something “restrictive”, “boring” and “not fun”.
So rather than saying “I need to budget”, I recommend saying “I want to tell my money in advance how I plan on spending it and saving it” . Does that sound better?
To be
Anytime we read higher-consciousness or new age articles, we are almost guaranteed to encounter the word “Mindfulness” or some derivative of it. Although it is an ancient Buddhist practice, mindfulness is now a mainstream concept.
As a spiritual money coach, I’m often attracted to anything and everything that is considered mindful. However, I seldom encounter the
For many individuals, money is a sensitive, anxiety-ridden topic . It can stir a mix of emotions, ranging from overwhelm and frustration to stress and fear. The hardest part is not knowing whom to turn to for support.
Should you speak to your financial advisor? your bank representative? Or perhaps your therapist?
Your financial advisor, bank rep
You’ve all heard the financial advice “Pay Yourself First”, more times than you can probably count.
As a money coach, I consider this to be one of the most important financial advices you can follow.
The concept behind it is quite simple: Save some money before you pay any of your bills. In other words, make yourself
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
If you follow the financial news on a regular basis, you certainly heard about the most recent debt figure released by Statistics Canada: Household debt to disposable income hit 163.3% by the end of 2014. In plain English, it means that for every $100 of
If you have read the book “The Secret”, you would be familiar with the 3 essential steps to manifesting what you desire in life:
Step #1- Ask
Step #2-Believe
Step #3-Receive
Although this is NOT a post about the Law of Attraction, I want to share with you 4 recent examples of using these
It is not enough to simply wish “to retire rich” and cross your fingers that you will somehow get there. It is essential to define your financial goals to give yourself a clear picture of where you’re heading and what needs to get done to arrive there.
The following 4 steps will guide you with your
