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 with such a headache I did not know if I would be back, but I am glad I came. I was having a horrible day and all I wanted to […]
Forgiving Dumb Financial Choices
If I asked you to make a list of the dumb things you’ve done with money, would it be a two-liner or would you be reaching for a hundred-page booklet? OK, forget the list. Let’s focus on one incident. What is the most embarrassing, daft, what-was-I-thinking, I’m-a-complete-idiot thing you’ve ever done with money? Be brutally […]
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 of a piece on rising household debt in Canada and how that will have an impact on families when interest rates start to climb. I suspect the reporter’s angle was […]
The Myth of More Money
Just imagine how nice it would be if someone sent you a gift of $20,000. Wouldn’t that be great? Even better, what if they magically increased your salary by $10,000 every year for the rest of your life. Wouldn’t that make a huge difference? Maybe. It all depends on the money habits you had before […]
The planner without a plan – Teresa’s story
Teresa* was first married at a young age and had four children in fairly quick succession. When her marriage fell apart, she was left with young kids to raise on her own and little money. She worked hard for a few years and did manage to keep things together but it was a struggle. Then […]
