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7 keys to taking control of your finances for the first time - Click To Read Article
Are you a passenger when it comes to the family finances? With busy lives, household chores are often divided up to help families muddle through the chaos of daily life. That is why it is not uncommon for one partner in a relationship to manage the day to day household spending, savings and other financial affairs.

How to have financial conversations with your parents - Click To Read Article
Having a will and a final plan in place is recommended as soon as we enter into adulthood. Or at the very least, when a major life event has occurred such as a marriage, birth of a child or maybe even an inheritance. As depressing as tackling issues related to our own mortality is, it’s a given and it’s better to deal with these issues sooner rather than later.

Giving money to adult kids - Click To Read Article
‘To give or not to give' is the age-old question that parents of adult children often contemplate. When I am asked for advice on this topic my response is always the same: ‘neither a lender nor a borrower be' especially when it comes to family and friends. In my experience, the costs far exceed the monetary value given, as relationships tend to suffer irreparable damages.

Why Women Need to Plan for their Retirement - Click To Read Article
As women, we are likely to outlive our spouses or partners by an average of 5 years. Although this may seem financially insignificant when planning for a 20 to 25 year retirement, it could potentially be our most expensive years.

What the heck is a recession? - Click To Read Article
In simple, easy to understand terms.

What should I do with my tax refund? - Click To Read Article
Do you remember the good old days when spending our tax refund frivolously wasn’t such a big deal? Our jobs were stable, house values seemed to be on a never-ending climb and the stock market was booming. Things were looking pretty good. Well, we are all feeling a little less wealthy these days; our portfolios have been beaten up, the wealth in our homes have taken a blow and on top of all that, we are worried about our jobs and the stability of our income. There is a lot of insecurity or fear out there and so spending our tax refund on a great vacation or a new flat screen TV may not be the most financially savvy thing to do.

What should I do with my tax refund? - Click To Read Article
Do you remember the good old days when spending our tax refund frivolously wasn't such a big deal? Our jobs were stable, house values seemed to be on a never-ending climb and the stock market was booming. Things were looking pretty good. Well, we are all feeling a little less wealthy these days; our portfolios have been beaten up, the wealth in our homes have taken a blow and on top of all that, we are worried about our jobs and the stability of our income. There is a lot of insecurity or fear out there and so spending our tax refund on a great vacation or a new flat screen TV may not be the most financially savvy thing to do. So what should we do with this year's tax refund- spend it or save it, invest it or splurge?

‘6 things you MUST-DO to ensure your family survives a job loss’ - Click To Read Article
Nobody takes pleasure in suddenly becoming unemployed. Just the ‘prospect’ alone can be very overwhelming and stressful. Often the worry or anxiety comes from feeling you have no control over the situation. This is partially true, you may not be able to control what your employer does but you can control to some extent how it will affect you and your family. The reality is, no one’s job is really secure but a layoff doesn’t have to be the end of the world. The key to survival is to be prepared, especially with regards to your finances. Here are some things you can do in advance of being laid off:





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