dorisbelland, Author at Your Financial Launchpad

The best use for your tax refund dollars

If a $22,000 tax refund landed in your bank account, what would you do with it? That opens up some seriously fun possibilities, right? So

May 3, 2023

Use this strategy to save more money

What would you do with $8,000 more dollars in your savings account – every year? This is how much money my client Amanda was able to

February 10, 2023

Why February is the Most Important Month for Your Finances (it’s not about RRSP Season)

If your finances were to deliver a February 1st Update, what would they say? Would they claim one of the following? You made the $250

February 1, 2023

3 Questions to Help You Create a Wealthy Life

A while back, I asked my newsletter readers this question: What would you change or fix about your finances if I gave you Captain Picard’s

January 24, 2023

The EQ Bank Card: Another Reason to Ditch Big 6 Bank Accounts

For years, I’ve been recommending that you move your accounts – chequing and savings – out of the Big 6 banks in Canada. Who are the

January 18, 2023

A fresh start (and fix) for your finances

Picture this: It’s January of 2024. You’re sitting in a comfy chair, curled up with your favorite cup of tea, thinking back over everything that

January 11, 2023

What to Do About Disappearing Dollars: Tracking Your Money Is Just the Start

Can you relate to this situation? 👇 Audrey C. has an enviable inflow of cash in her world. She earns good money from her job,

October 19, 2022

Why Tracking Your Money and Budgeting Won’t Get You to Your Financial Goals

You know that feeling when you think you’re doing everything right with your finances, but you’re still not accomplishing your goals? And you wonder what

October 12, 2022

A 3-Step Solution to Combat Money Management Avoidance

After more than a decade of helping people with their finances, I’ve noticed a pattern: People get stuck financially or never quite feel like they’re

September 22, 2022

The First Steps to Take Control of Your Finances

Earlier this week, I gave a class on the steps required, in order, to take control of your finances and get you to a place

July 29, 2022

What to Do When the Stock Market is Turbulent

This year, so far, hasn’t been pretty for the stock market. It has experienced turbulence, to put it mildly. Actually, turbulence implies ups and downs,

July 11, 2022

The Best Way to Beat Inflation – Part 3

For the past week, I’ve been pulling apart the issue of inflation (i.e. rising costs) and the impact it has on women’s finances. Mostly, it’s

April 25, 2022

Part 2 of a Powerful 3-Part Approach to Beat Inflation

Yesterday, I shared Part 1 of my 3-Part Approach to Beat Inflation: Short-term strategies. Today, I want to share Part 2 – Medium-term strategies. Because

April 22, 2022