Pope Francis recently stated, “there is no contradiction for priests to marry. Celibacy in the western church is a temporary prescription,” to which my reply is, “Shut the front door!” How can they suggest that celibacy, which has existed for a millennium or lasted over 11 centuries, is temporary? A word defined as “lasting for only a […]
As a financial planner and business owner, I know firsthand how important it is to have strong financial professionals on your team. One of the most important relationships you need to cultivate, especially as a business owner, is your relationship with your accountant. For many business owners, dealing with taxes is a constant challenge. Having […]
Lent is a time when I reflect upon my strict Catholic upbringing, having transcended it into a spiritual discipline and practice. For Christians, Orthodox or Anglican traditions, it’s a period of contemplation in preparation for Easter. For the non-religious, it can be a time of mindful meditation. Training the mind to be present and conscious […]
This is a critical time of the year to start looking at how much income tax you are paying and to consider strategies that help you to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket. Planning lets you pay way less to CRA in the new year. Lianne Hannaway is a wealth expert who […]
Valentine’s reminds me of when my husband and I met. Though I could write a book about it, I’ll provide the Coles notes instead. We met over 40 years ago in Calgary when digital didn’t exist and bad haircuts from the seventies did. There were no texts, and scrolling meant you were somehow engaged with […]
This month Jackie is discussing strategies for creating a financial vision board in 2023. We hope you are keeping a positive mindset for a successful year ahead. It is time to start thinking about making this year your best financial year. Let’s talk about building the financial vision board. Start by sharing some of the […]
Another holiday season and year have passed with no-go boots or bright pink hot pants beneath the tree. I suspect that’s a good thing. The psychological implications should I have been the recipient of those Christmas gifts would be cruel, scarring my family’s psyche. No fruit cake this year. Actually, there hasn’t been for the […]
Tis the season. Jackie starts off this week’s solo live with bubbly Christmas music as she ushers in the holiday season. The topic is combating quiet spending, and she touches on how to close some of those loopholes that could be eating into our finances especially as we get excited about the holidays! Starting out […]
My mother did not have that je ne sais quoi regarding gift giving. She gifted things she denied herself, then was pissed they weren’t received with the same appreciation she would have for them. Ironically, that experience taught me the art of gift-giving. The golden rule being it must have the person’s tastes and likes all over […]
I had an informative session with Jeremy on retirement and exit strategies for business owners. If you are a business owner and you’re wondering what retirement would look like for your business, you have come to the right place. Jeremy Harvey’s goal is to support the next generation of leaders. He is currently the Peer […]