Have you ever struggled with feeling like everybody around you was succeeding financially – even people you feel aren’t as educated, qualified or talented as you? Oh, have I been there! One of my biggest “money blocks” was feeling I wasn’t getting what I deserved monetarily, and falsely believing everybody around me was. At one…
Well it’s the cars we drive, the home we live in, and the vacations we take. It’s the education we provide and it’s the retirement we save for… it’s living today while planning for tomorrow. And guess what… your income supports it all! But what if you were unable to work tomorrow due to an…
I don’t know about you…but I feel like someone flicked the switch from summer to fall … overnight! Holy cow we needed the rain, but I had to light the pilot on the fireplace and turn on the furnace! For me, this is a signal to start planning my annual trip to Mexico! (My view…
What a fantastic summer I had! Lots of golf, sun and fun. But now it’s time to check back in with my goals and rock out the rest of the year! A couple of nights ago, at my local Women’s Business Network, I talked about how women are allowing money problems to mess up their…
When it comes to basic money management most of us know what we are ‘supposed’ to do, you know the basics; spend less than you earn – save for an emergency – and invest for your future. However, establishing ‘good’ habits around money is easier said than done, for a whole lot of reasons!…
Are you happy with the way you think about money? Are you in charge of your financial destiny? Do you have fun managing your money and setting goals? Well if you said ‘No’ to any of the above, you may be hanging on to some money beliefs, habits or attitudes that are stopping you…
When it comes to attracting either more money or having more success, I’ve found what is really stopping us from living our dreams is limiting beliefs. Unknowingly (in most cases) we allow our fears and doubts to sabotage our success. And one thing I know for sure is that our beliefs are blueprints for our…
Summer is here! With that brings lots of fun outdoor activities; biking, water skiing, tubing, hiking and camping to name a few. Unfortunately, accidents can happen too. (I’ve seen some wicked tubing accidents and water skiing wipe-outs!) Some accidents or sickness may only result in a few days off work… but others could result in…
Aahhh taxes…love them or hate them, they are inevitable. If you have to pay more tax this year, that may mean that you made more money…which is always a good thing! I have found that when you are organized and have a plan, there really should be no stress at this time of year…yet there…
The deadline for RRSP contributions is fast approaching – March 1st! (In Canada) A question that I always get asked is; “Is the RRSP still the best way for me to fund my future, or should I be maximizing my contribution to a tax-free savings account first, and only then use my additional cash to…
