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Meet our Money Coach: Annie Kvick

“My family and I get out and enjoy life. I want that freedom for all my clients.”

For many Canadians, taking charge of their finances feels like being asked to scale a mountain. They may feel overwhelmed, intimidated, or afraid of making a misstep that sends them tumbling financially backwards.

Money Coach Annie Kvick, knows what it feels like to face a big challenge. At 25 years-old, and newly married, Annie and her husband left family, friends and careers in Sweden to begin a life in North Vancouver, British Columbia. The young couple realized that money management would be vital to establishing themselves in their new country, and Annie committed herself to the task. Continue reading →

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Do you have a debt free date?

Credit is seductive. Credit card companies spend millions of dollars to convince you to borrow their money. They have catchy slogans like:

  • It’s everywhere you want to be. (Visa)
  • There are some things money can’t buy. For everything else there’s Mastercard.
  • What’s in your wallet? (Capital One)
  • Don’t leave home without it. (American Express)

Couple Calculating BudgetIt’s no wonder that credit monitoring agency TransUnion is predicting the average consumer’s debt will reach an all time high by the end of 2014. It’s also no wonder that if you google debt stress you’ll get over 69 MILLION results

But there are things you can do right now to lower debt and debt stress. Continue reading →

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Ask a Money Coach: Which Tax Software Would You Recommend?

Tax Time

 

Around this time of year our Coaches are often asked which tax software they would recommend to individuals who would like to file their own taxes online. Here is a round-up of responses on three of the most popular options: Turbo Tax, Studio Tax and Ufile.

It is also important to note that if you are filing online you must use a program that is recognized for use on Netfile by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). For a list of all the recognized programs visit the CRA website. Continue reading →

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2013 is my year to get smart with money!

Karin Mizgala Money Coaches CanadaThese were the words that stood out from a recent conversation I had with a new client. She went on to say that although thinking about money make her anxious, she had decided that she was ready to shift her thinking and to take her finances to the next level. She was tired of frittering away her money on little things and never having money available for unexpected expenses or for vacations. 2013 was her year to change how she “did” money!

If this is your year to change how you manage, organize or think about money, I invite you to check out a great line-up of educational events coming up in January and February.

For more details: www.moneycoachescanada.ca/events

Prefer to speak to a Money Coach one-on-one? Contact us for a complimentary consultation.

Karin Mizgala is Money Coaches Canada’s CEO and resident “money shrink”.

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Is Money Keeping You Stuck?

By Melanie Buffel, BA, MBA Candidate
Money Coach and Educator

  • You can only see one way of doing things – and you don’t like what you see
  • You’re overwhelmed by choices – and you don’t know which one to pick
  • You don’t know the first step – so you can’t get going
  • There’s too much at risk – and you’re afraid of chasing the big dream.

Do you feel like your financial situation is keeping you stuck in a rut, running in circles or paralyzed about a decision? The situation might feel immovable, entrenched, even hopeless. The good news is, it’s not. Continue reading →

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Podcast – How Do the New Mortgage Rules Affect You?

Featuring: Colleen Saunders, Mortgage Agent with The Mortgage Department Corporation (TMDC) and Renée Verret, Certified Money Coach with Money Coaches Canada.

Get informed on the new mortgage rules surrounding your biggest asset! Re-financing soon? Considering buying an investment property? Looking to renew? Find out if and how the new mortgage rules, announced July 9th, 2012, affect you by listening to this podcast.

Listen to our Let’s Talk Money Podcast by clicking the link below

How Do the New Mortgage Rules Affect You?

Read Colleen’s blog post detailing the new mortgage rules.

 

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Podcast – Managing Finances as a Single Income Family in a Double-Income World

Managing Finances as a Single Income Family in a Double-Income World

Featuring: Melanie Buffel, BA Psych, Money Coach with Money Coaches Canada and Single Mom

Are you a single income family or considering becoming one? Listen in for some great information and suggestions making decisions, getting support and making it all work.

Listen to our Let’s Talk Money Podcast by clicking the link below

Managing Finances as a Single Income Family in a Double-Income World

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