Automatic vs Automated Finances – A distinction that makes a big difference
Remember Mia, one of my Women’s Money Group members? She has appeared in my newsletter over the last few months courtesy of her regular emails to
October 7, 2019
A Tale of Loss Aversion and Sunk Costs: Mia and her cappuccino maker
A while back, I sent out a Money Tip to my mailing list about the dangers of loss aversion and sunk costs, two pervasive financial
October 4, 2019
Financial goals: What’s job #1 for your money in the next three months?
In early August, I asked a question of my mailing list, and on my Facebook page: What are you up to this summer? I received
October 3, 2019
We’re coming live to your home! Women’s Money Group News
I’ve got some big news about the Women’s Money Group: We’re coming live to your home! OK, I won’t actually be knocking on your door,
September 16, 2019
Your Financial Habits: You’re One Away From Success this Fall
Before we jump into talk of financial habits, let’s take a second to be honest: How many of you have been counting down the days
September 3, 2019
One woman’s “what if” crisis and message: Get out of the cave where money is concerned
When I’m in the middle of a family holiday, I try not to check my emails. I’m pretty good about ignoring social media and electronics,
August 29, 2019
How to Get Out of Debt and A Couple Reasons Why You May Be Stuck
Why is it that some people are able to get out of debt – even when they owe a heap of cash – while others
July 18, 2019
July Contest: Who has the messiest desk or office?
How would you like to be eligible to win a prize for sending me a photo of a messy desk or office? Intrigued? I’ll get
July 8, 2019
Is it worth paying for a chequing account? Banks vs free alternatives
Take a look at the image above, taken from an ad for a chequing account. I don’t know about you, but I definitely aim to
June 20, 2019
Get Your Spending Off Autopilot: How one woman is saving $845 every month
Impressive results occur when you take a systematic, deliberate approach to your finances. Every week, I send out a money tip and an action step
May 23, 2019
Debt Repayment: “When the Universe knows you’re f**ckin serious” here’s what it does
At a recent Women’s Money Group meeting, I tackled the subject of retirement. What do you need to do to ensure you’ll be ready? How
May 8, 2019
Debt Repayment: What a 22-year-old guy accomplished after ONE Women’s Money’s Group meeting
Yes, you read that correctly: a guy attended a Women’s Money Group meeting. That was back in December, when I opened the doors to men.
May 3, 2019
The Best Use For Your Money
Welcome to my ongoing series on financial literacy. A short while ago, I published a financial literacy quiz in which I asked a series of
April 10, 2019
Should you Take Investment Advice From a Teller?
In Part 3 of my Are You Financially Literate? series, we’re tackling taking investment advice from a bank teller: Yea or nay? Here’s the question
February 14, 2019
How to Get the Best Deal For Your Mortgage Renewal
In my last blog post, I shared a short financial literacy quiz. As promised in the post, I’m tackling each question in turn. The very first
February 8, 2019
Are You Financially Literate?
When people learn that I am a financial literacy educator, they typically respond in one of two ways: “We certainly need more of that, especially
January 25, 2019
What Are Your Money Rules?
Remember when you were growing up and life seemed to be full of rules? Take off your shoes before coming into the house. Don’t speak
January 16, 2019
How to Develop a Credit Score With or Without a Credit Card
You’re just starting out on your own or you’re new to the country and you need to build a credit profile, but you have no
December 14, 2018
The Art of Not Giving Up on Yourself
In October, I got an email from a Women’s Money Group member that moved me. Here’s part of what she said*: “Last month I left
November 29, 2018
Why Living Within Your Means Isn’t Enough
Sally was frustrated. She reached out to me because she is worried that she’s not saving enough for retirement, nor does she have much in
October 16, 2018
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