How to Deal With Multiple Requests for Donations
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
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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
Claims about Rent to Own – What can you believe?
It looks like the hype about Rent to Own is back. Housing sales aren’t the only part of real estate that goes in cycles. Ten
June 14, 2017
Why I told middle school students to fail more often
My daughter’s middle school recently invited me to address the students during their Me to We Day event. I was asked to speak on overcoming
June 6, 2017
Is a large insurance policy really enough?
One of the key messages in my book is that women need to familiarize themselves with their family’s finances. All of it – debts, investments,
May 31, 2017
Financial Literacy Quiz – How do you fare?
At my book launch for Protect Your Purse, Shared Lessons For Women: Avoid Financial Messes, Stop Emotional Bankruptcies and Take Charge of Your Money, I gave
May 24, 2017
The #1 lesson I learned while dealing with $400,000 of debt
My new book Protect Your Purse, Shared Lessons for Women: Avoid Financial Messes, Stop Emotional Bankruptcies and Take Charge of Your Money has just been
May 10, 2017
Does your financial advisor really ‘deserve’ to be paid?
Over the last year, I have been on a mission to interview as many financial advisors as possible, to get a sense of the range
April 25, 2017
Dear Globe and Mail: Where are the female experts?
Twenty minutes into the weekend edition of The Globe and Mail, I was seriously pissed off. As I made my way through the A-section, I
April 12, 2017
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