Millions of people continue to feel the impact of rising prices due to surging inflation. By June of this year, inflation rates rose to 8.1 percent in Canada, and 9.1 percent in the U.S. With no end yet in sight, experts are hoping for at least a deceleration in rising prices. From the gas station
A recession is defined as a significant and widespread decline of economic performance across an entire economy lasting at least several months. In Canada, there have been about twelve recessions since the late 1920s, and in the U.S. that number is around thirteen. There’s been a lot of discussion lately about another recession being imminent,
How to bounce back after taking a financial hit. If you find yourself barely able to make ends meet, or are struggling with mounting debt, you may be wondering if it’s possible to turn your financial situation around. It may take some time, depending on the seriousness of your situation, but don’t be discouraged. The
It’s never too early to begin imparting financial wisdom to your children, and it’s essential for their long term success. Helping them understand the value of a dollar, as well as developing smart spending and saving habits, are lessons that will shape their attitude and behavior toward money in the future. Besides, if you don’t
“The effects of compounding even moderate returns over many years are compelling, if not downright mind boggling" -Seth Klarman, American billionaire investor, hedge fund manager, and author If you have little to no money in your savings account, you’re not alone. Most people are not prepared for an emergency, much less retirement. If you are
One of the best ways to attack any problem in life is head on. Money is no different. You can't ignore your financial situation or the stress just gets worse. You must decide you have had enough and take action to gain control of your finances and your future. Here are three steps you can
Check out my article featured on Leadershipgirl.com! Have you ever wondered why some people are successful with money, but others struggle with it? There can be many reasons, but it all boils down to this: Money Mindset. You probably already know what you’re supposed to do when it comes to managing your finances – spend
“I need help. It’s my grandparents. They live alone and I don’t know what to do. They won’t move and they are making some really bad decisions with money. I feel helpless.” That’s what a 30-year-old woman said to me recently after pulling me aside outside the post office. These types of conversations aren’t easy
It’s true that female entrepreneurs are well acquainted with hard work and dedication. They’re also no strangers to initiative, taking advantage of opportunities, or great ideas. While all of those things are important, they’re not the driving force behind what makes a woman a successful entrepreneur - it’s her mindset. Entrepreneurship is never an easy
This will likely come as no surprise, but money is the primary cause of stress around the world. Data analytics company GfK did a survey of 22 countries and found that 29% of the 27,000 people surveyed indicated money as the number one cause of their stress. There’s a lot at stake here, and not just financially.
