Two items that consume my time are financial life planning and nature. Until now, I hadn’t really taken time to understand how they interrelate and why I am so focused on them. I determined that incorporating the value of nature […]
I received a book I ordered through Indigo that I have been anxiously waiting for. Its called Once Around Algonquin by a friend named Kevin. Hs is one of my natural mentors. I opened the book and read the name […]
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. […]
Millennials are not inclined to get financial help or professional advice after receiving an inheritance, a recent survey from TD Bank says. The survey found that 83% of millennials who have received or expect to receive an inheritance feel confident […]