Two Words for Women: Be Bold (A Rant)
Warning: Bold language ahead. Proceed at own risk. When I was in Grade 12, I was obliged to have a meeting with our school’s guidance
May 16, 2018
When It Makes Sense To Rent a Home Instead of Buying
When I published my last blog post on the fact that it does not always make sense to keep the matrimonial home in a divorce,
May 8, 2018
Not All Dollars are Equal in Divorce Settlements
Tim and Connie decided to call it quits after more than a decade of marriage. There wasn’t a big crisis; it’s just that they grew
April 10, 2018
Paying Off Debt: An Effective Budgeting Approach
If a woman is trying to pay off debt, should she let the cleaning lady go? Is that a superfluous cost? What about expensive hockey
April 3, 2018
Where do you cheap out?
Have you ever done this: You sit down for a restaurant meal and the waiter hands you the menu, asking if you’d like something to
March 22, 2018
Tackling Debt: The Step Many People Omit
Joe and Sally are a couple in their early thirties. They have university degrees and each have good, professional jobs. As a family, they have
March 14, 2018
A Place for “Stupid” Financial Questions: Women’s Money Group
Last fall, I talked to a heap of women from coast to coast about their challenges with money: What questions did they have? Where did
February 8, 2018
How to Deal With Multiple Requests for Donations and Money
A reader reached out with the following question: “It seems all people are interested in is what I can do for them financially. I can’t
January 26, 2018
Do you really save money when you buy items on sale?
“Why aren’t you taking advantage of the massive sales at the moment? You of all people should know you can save a ton of money
November 28, 2017
When Your Support System Fails You
Have you ever had this happen to you: You get a great idea, one that excites you from your hair down to your toes. Perhaps
November 9, 2017
Two important steps to minimize financial worries
*Janet is a disciplined person. She earns a good salary and is careful not to spend too much. She has some debt, and while it’s
November 2, 2017
Joint or Separate Finances: Scenarios, risks, and considerations
It seems my last blog post about sorting out the right time to combine finances – or not – has got people talking. And arguing.
October 19, 2017
When should you set up a joint account with your partner?
A reader sent me the following question: “What are the indicators that it is time to open a joint account, when couples have been dating
October 11, 2017
Tell me what you want, what you really really want: my research project on women and money
For a while now, people have been asking me to help them with various aspects of finances. Some have said, “Your next book needs to
September 14, 2017
From financial stress to peace: Erin’s story of taking control of her money
Her Facebook post caught my attention. Erin had started tackling some financial challenges and had finally arrived to a place of peace, with expenses under
September 7, 2017
Do time on the job and experience make you an expert?
It was a simple question: “What are you reading at the moment?” The reaction was interesting, and spoke volumes. Several colleagues had talked to me
August 23, 2017
What does it take to solve a financial problem?
If I gave you $300,000, would that be the key to solving your financial challenges? If someone asked me that question, the smart-ass in me
August 3, 2017
Are you too busy to learn about your finances?
“My daughter needs your book but I know she won’t read it.” So began a conversation with three women and one man seated at my
June 26, 2017
Rent to Own, Part II: Protection, options, and finding tenant buyers
In Part I of this series on claims made about Rent to Own, I covered the notion that you can make fast cash and don’t
June 20, 2017
Rent to Own series – A reader responds
Shortly after I published the first article in my series on Rent to Own, a reader responded with a number of comments. There are some
June 19, 2017
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