I had an interesting question posed to me recently. How do creatives engage with financial planners? Is it hard for creatives to embrace financial planning? Is the analytical side of planning a challenge for the creative minded? To define a […]
We are now half way through the first month of 2019. Given the recent volatility in stocks and worries about the economy, predicting what the new year will bring is no easy task. But there are some steps you can […]
Another new year. Another new debt. Well, at least for some. One in ten people will still be paying off their Christmas debts next year, according to research. While the majority of people will take an average of six months […]
It is less than two weeks to Christmas. All the major shopping malls have been decked out in holiday splendour since Halloween. Yet many of us are just starting or still doing their Christmas shopping. As you are doing your […]
There’s nothing subtle about the appeals landing daily in our inboxes and mailboxes: “Please send your generous contribution today.” “Every gift counts.” “We’re counting on you to renew your support.” “You make a difference in the lives of….” They make […]
This past week has reminded us that winter is around the corner. Albeit early in the year, we have had our first snow in the middle of November. To some, too soon. To others, its just fine. I hear the […]
Did anyone notice that the earth seems to be continually spinning faster and faster? Or does it just feel that way? That’s the way we are living our lives. What’s the cause? While this is not a blog post relating […]
We’ve all heard of Freedom 55. The connotation is to hopefully be in a position to retire at the age of 55. I know a lot of people reading this right now would label this as wishful thinking. Well, just […]
Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. Part of it is the changing season and the beautiful autumn colours. Instead of being about consumerism, like virtually every other holiday, Thanksgiving is about gratitude and family. Gratitude is something I write about a […]
Thanks to summer vacations, weddings and outdoor barbecues, it’s easy to take on unexpected debt from June through August. In fact, a majority of Canadians say they spend more money on socializing during the summer months than any other time. […]