3 Money Questions from a Client on Savings, Points and Credit Cards
One of my Money-Smart Students program graduates reached out with some great questions. I thought I’d share my responses with you since I’ve had several
December 2, 2021
Why I’m now choosing Tangerine and EQ Bank over Simplii and KOHO for chequing and savings accounts
If you were to start over and pick all of your key financial accounts from scratch, which would you choose? Forget about the fact that
November 5, 2021
Four Steps to Nail Spending Choices Before Christmas
What’s your spending plan for the rest of this year? If you’re like one of my coaching clients, you might think, “I’m too busy right
October 20, 2021
The Results Were Clear: Women Fear This in Personal Finance
I want to chat about an aspect of personal finances that causes women THE most stress and concern. The reason this matters is because it’s
September 22, 2021
A Ridiculously Cheap but Powerful Financial Tool
Ever heard of Richard Branson? He’s the guy who founded The Virgin Group in the 1970s and has since built a global empire of companies.
September 8, 2021
Financial Patterns: The Yoyo Effect
Financial patterns can be insidious. Has this happened to you? Despite your efforts, you find that frustrating financial patterns keep showing up in your life.
August 26, 2021
The Money-Smart Students Program
If you could turn back the clock and talk to your 16-year-old self, what would you tell her or him about money? What choices did
July 29, 2021
How Much Money to Allocate to Each Category
How much money should you allocate to each category in your personal finances? We’re talking about things like housing, food, transportation, savings, going out, and
July 22, 2021
What Should I Teach My Teenager About Money?
What do teenagers need to know about money? This question came out after a group coaching session for my Ultimate Financial Freedom Mastermind program. One
July 8, 2021
How Subtle Sexism Hurts Girls Financially
My 14-year-old daughter and I were recently in a long line-up at the grocery store, waiting for our turn to check out. As we made
July 7, 2021
My Post-Covid Money Plan
Have you got a post-Covid money plan? As in, a strategy for how to use your cash as the world reopens? If you don’t, I
June 30, 2021
Your Savings Rate – The 1st Number to Master
If you could do only one thing to improve your finances, what would it be? Would you earn more money? Spend less? Pay off corrosive
June 17, 2021
You Have *Not* Made Financial Mistakes – a Researcher’s Perspective
Raise your hand if you’ve ever made financial mistakes? You made a financial decision or took an action that, in retrospect, made you think, “Well
June 10, 2021
4 Signs You Have a Money Mindset Challenge
Why is it that so many smart, capable women end up feeling stuck financially? Take Marley, for example. She’s an educated professional who can never
May 19, 2021
Is One of Your Money Tracks Broken?
Do you keep making the same money “mistakes” over and over again? You’ve seen the pattern before and you know it’s a thing for you,
May 5, 2021
When Frugality Hurts You
Is there ever a time when frugality isn’t a virtue? When saving money isn’t in your best interests? Two stories to put frugality into perspective:
April 29, 2021
Use Your Savings Account Strategically When Interest Rates are Low
At 3:30 pm last Tuesday, my inbox blew up. The same thing happened in the various financial forums I participate in. “Did you hear about
April 22, 2021
Reduce Decision Fatigue in Your Finances
Last week, I hit a metaphorical wall. Unbeknownst to me at the time, my body was fighting an infection while work required long hours, including
April 15, 2021
3 Key Spending Categories to Track in a Values-Based Money System
Let me ask you a question that is fundamental to your financial success: What job do you want your money to do for you? I’m
April 7, 2021
A Primer on Values-Based Money Management
What system do you use to manage your money? Did you get it from a book? Trial and error? Is it working well for you?
March 31, 2021
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