Have you ever looked at your bank account after a rough week and thought, “Well… that escalated quickly”? If so, you’re in excellent company. Life has a habit of throwing curveballs when we least expect them – sometimes gently, sometimes with the force of an October blizzard in Winnipeg. This post answers one big question: … Read more
You’ve probably heard someone say that getting married is a financial disaster. Maybe it was a friend at a barbecue or a family member over holiday dinner. “Marriage penalties!” they warned. “Double the expenses!” they claimed. But here’s the thing: most of that advice is wrong. The truth is, saying “I do” can actually be … Read more
Have you ever wondered what would actually happen if you saved a little more each month – or spent a little less? Most Canadians don’t struggle with money because they’re careless or lazy. They struggle because the future feels fuzzy. Saving for retirement, emergencies, or even next year’s vacation can feel like trying to imagine … Read more
Never Budget Again: Finally, A Financial Plan That Won’t Make You Want to Hide Under Your Desk
How Can Canadians Save Money on Groceries Without Feeling Deprived? Have you ever stood in your kitchen at 5:00 PM, stared into the fridge, and thought, “Well… takeout it is”? You’re not bad with money. You’re just busy—and grocery stores know it. With food prices still squeezing Canadian households, the goal isn’t perfection. It’s building … Read more
Is Your First Credit Card Helping You or Quietly Holding You Back? A friendly, honest look at how credit cards went from rare privilege to everyday trap and how Canadians can use them wisely Have you ever wondered why getting a credit card today feels about as difficult as signing up for a streaming service, … Read more
Why Smart People Struggle With Money It’s rarely a lack of effort that causes financial stress. Most Canadians work hard, care deeply about their families, and genuinely want to do the right thing with money. The real issue is quieter and more frustrating: many of us are operating with money beliefs that simply aren’t true. … Read more
Could a robot finally make money stress go away? Here’s a question worth asking: if Siri can answer homework questions, set reminders, and tell us the weather, why can’t she fix our finances too? It’s a fair thought. Canadians are busier than ever, money feels more complicated than it should, and most of us would … Read more
Why I Wrote a Book About Goal-Based Financial Planning for Canadians After years of helping Canadians navigate their finances, I kept seeing the same pattern: smart, capable people struggling with traditional budgets that were designed to fail from the start. This book is my answer to that problem. The Problem I Wanted to Solve Here’s … Read more
A Short Lesson From Leadership Early in my career, I was promoted into a supervisory role – an adjustment I didn’t fully welcome. Like many workers, I believed supervisors spent their days in meetings while the real work happened elsewhere. It didn’t take long to learn how wrong I was. Managing people is stressful. Responsibility … Read more
