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
How to Talk to People Who Are Grieving
A reader emailed me the following question, “I was thinking of you last week wondering if you have a blog post about how to talk to
January 18, 2017
Dear Former Prime Minister, Here's what I do for women and why I do it.
A long time ago, I bought a laminated place mat of the Prime Ministers of Canada, figuring that it might be more fun for my
September 27, 2016
Insurance You Should Ignore
Several years ago, when I ran a real estate investment company, clients would ask me, “Do I need insurance?” What they meant was, “Do I
September 25, 2013
Where there’s a will there’s a way
Quick test, True or False: 1. When you die, it will make no difference for your partner whether you were married or in a common-law
August 14, 2013
When credit matters
I recently wrote a blog post for my business entitled Women: What’s your score? It’s a discussion of the importance of Credit Scores (also known
May 30, 2013
The importance of girl time
So far I have interviewed a few dozen women for this blog and while they have all had different experiences of loss or divorce, there
April 22, 2013
Where does your money trail lead?
I recently shot a video for a company that asked for my Top 5 Tips for Women and I want to share some of that
March 19, 2013
What do you say and do when someone dies?
On Wednesday, February 27th my friend Shawn Holmesdale died at the age of 39. His death was sudden and completely unexpected. Everyone who knew him
March 1, 2013
What if it does happen to you?
When I began my blog on March 31st, 2012, one of my biggest goals was to help women better protect themselves against possible tragedy and
January 17, 2013
Alcohol’s wake – Jean’s story
I have yet to find a set of marriage vows that make reference to a Restraining Order. When we marry, we typically promise to love
November 14, 2012
A tale of opposites – The difference preparation makes
I have recently come across two stories that provide an excellent example of contrasting outcomes. In both cases there was a sudden death yet the
June 20, 2012
What you don’t know can hurt you – Cathy’s story
– I’ll see you for lunch. I love you. With those words, Cathy and Dan parted. That was the last time Cathy saw him. During
June 13, 2012
Learning to drive – Judy’s story
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself widowed with four children, the oldest of whom is seven? Turn back the clock roughly forty
June 1, 2012
My story – Part II
“For the first time in my life I understood the meaning of the word never. And it’s really awful. You say the word a hundred
May 14, 2012
My story – Part I
My friend Bona dropped by for a visit recently and in the midst of our usual go-everywhere conversation she shared a few thoughts. – I’ve
May 9, 2012
From the “KGB” to Canada: Rita’s story
Interviewing Rita is like getting a lesson in the history of Eastern Europe from the time of some of the best James Bond stories. She
May 3, 2012
And then he was gone – Barbara’s story
Some things in life are supposed to be guaranteed. If you take care of your body, you expect to be healthy. You do all the
April 11, 2012
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
April 2, 2012
My Book Project
For years now I have been thinking about writing a book. Not a book of fiction but rather one based on personal experiences that changed
March 29, 2012
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