Want to be debt-free? No you don’t.
I know what you’re thinking: “WHHHHHAAAAaaaat? Who wouldn’t want to be debt-free?” Of course you want to get rid of debt – the interest costs,
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My Journey From Broke and Broken to Financial Health
You know how some people refer to September as a time of renewal? A time when you can leave all past disappointments behind, turn the
September 16, 2020
A Hack to Pay Off Debt Faster
Several people who recently joined my mailing list emailed me to say that dealing with debt is their number one issue. If you’re in the
July 10, 2020
Save Money or Pay Off Debt – A Quick Guide
Is saving money and then investing it really that important for your financial health? If you’re giving me a “Well, duh” look right now, I
December 5, 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
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
Minimizing Exposure and Financial Risk During Separation
Emily* is concerned. She is preparing to leave an abusive marriage and she’s worried that when she leaves, her husband will try to sabotage her
July 11, 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
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
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
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
How to Burn Your Mortgage in Three Years
No, that’s not a typo – I do mean three years. And that’s precisely what Sean Cooper did: He bought a house in the Greater
March 8, 2017
Are You Really Living Within Your Means? Four Key Areas To Consider
Jack and Lee-Ann* are careful with their money. They pay all their bills on time, make more than the minimum credit card payments every month
February 14, 2017
Four financial questions to consider before getting engaged
Are you noticing the number of ads for diamond rings in the papers at the moment? ‘Tis apparently the season for proposals. I have a
December 14, 2016
What to do if you can’t pay your income tax bill
Ahhh, tax time, everyone’s favorite time of year. April for most adults in Canada and the US means that it’s time to pay personal income
April 26, 2016
Do You Have What It Takes to Be Financially Solid?
This morning I heard a story on the radio about a young couple who paid off their mortgage in five years. Their story was part
November 4, 2015
Is Your Car An Asset? Ask One Question to Find Out
This week, cars have popped up on my radar on two occasions. First, my friend Sandra took me and several other ladies to a race
May 15, 2015
Rebuilding Your Finances
What should I say to these women? That’s the question I’ve been asking myself ever since I was asked to speak at the Royal Ottawa
January 13, 2015
The Problem with Sales and Discount Coupons
Shortly before Christmas many moons ago, Malcolm burst through our front door with a look of triumph on his face. In his hands he had
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