Last week my goal was to budget for those Poetic License shoes, that was a short term goal for a consumable product. It was a desire, a nice to have. I have many financial goals… so do you. In fact, on average we all have anywhere from 20-50 financial goals, we just don’t tend to […]
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Financial Literacy Month – Budgeting
There’s a new pair of shoes (I have a thing for shoes) on the website of one of my favourite shoe companies. They are so cute, all buttons and ribbons, and they are perfect for the season. Should I buy them? These shoes, with their cute name, Betsy Buttons, are even on sale. I have […]
Financial Literacy Month – Your Net Worth
November is Financial Literacy month and this is near and dear to my heart. As an ex-banker, I spent many of my 15 years in the Financial Industry working with clients on achieving their goals, uncovering ways to save and payoff debt, and find ways out or through difficult money situations. As such, each week […]
Financial Literacy Month – Creating a Financial Plan
Working through a financial plan can be complex, and while I’m going to give you some tips here, what I recommend is sitting down with a certified financial planner (CFP). They can review all of your accounts, ensure you are headed in the right direction, and recommend investments to attain your goals. I am going […]