Managing Your Money Mindset
There are more opinions on money then we think. In our encounters with various people, one of the things we need to understand is their…
Personal Finance Primer
I’ve had this topic in my list of future topics for a while and decided to cover it based on a conversation with a client…
RRSP Realities
I think most people know I am not a fan of the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) season. Do you want to know why? Check…
Realize Your Resolutions
Just like singing “Auld Lang Syne” every year so goes the need to create resolutions for the New Year. I remember last year our blog…
The Spirit of Christmas
So, begins my annual Christmas charade. The curse of commercialism. How a landslide of gifts has obliterated the true spirit of Christmas. The crass commercialism…
Your Financial Life Year End
Last week was a busy week with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday and the onset of Boxing “month.” All the retailers want us to…
Smart Christmas Spending
What’s one thing that people do not want to experience during the Christmas season? Stress! The current commercial buildup to the festive season is so…
Financial Life Planning for Aging Parents
Too few of us are prepared to deal with the financial challenges that tend to arise as our parents reach old age. This is something…
Suddenly Single
A divorce or the death of a spouse exacts an emotional toll. Unfortunately, each can also be a financial toll. Managing the transition from being…
Gathering Gratitude
I’ve been pondering about writing an article on gratitude over the last few months. I launched Northern River Financial just over a year ago. We…










