Have you wondered what happens to your possessions and your family when you die? You shouldn’t. If you have children, any material assets — like a home, investments or a business — or a substantial amount of debt, you need to have a will. Establishing…
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Creating a personalized financial plan can be done in as little as two hours. Grab your smartphone and open the calendar app. Block two hours this week to build your five-year plan. Then open up your Two Hour Financial Planning Template and follow along. Note there is an example in…
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Summer is a spending spectacle because it’s actually the time of year when we spend the most money…not Christmas. Summertime brings more than sunburns and barbecues; it can also send your monthly expenses through the roof. After you add up all the vacations, festivals, concerts…
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When I first started my career, I wrote a column about why people procrastinate in filing their taxes. I interviewed an accountant whose business thrived in one area of specialization — filing late tax returns for individuals who were behind by at least five years….
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Nothing kills a relationship faster than not being on the same financial page. Here are three important steps you and your love can take to work through financial challenges and stay together. Talk about money once per week. Time to break those bad habits where…
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When the dust settles after the ceremony, reception and second helpings of tiered wedding cakes, newly married couples in Canada must decide whether to join their banking. Technically speaking, so long as the couple works together to achieve their goals as a team, they can…
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Remember, fancy spreadsheets and apps won’t save you. Better behaviours will. As a certified money coach and personal finance author, I’ve seen just about every version of budgeting that you can imagine; families with an entire section of their kitchen countertop full of jars individually…
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For its 11th challenge, Metro’s Small Changes, Big Win series gets you to save by securing a cash-back credit card. Small changes to the way you spend can add up. We’ve pulled together weekly tips that will add a minimum of $10 to your…
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For its 10th challenge, Metro’s Small Changes, Big Win series gets you to save by staying in for lunch. Small changes to the way you spend can add up. We’ve pulled together weekly tips that will add a minimum of $10 to your…
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Everyone belongs to a tribe, and sometimes more than one. These are the communities of people that we identify, play and congregate with. Some of us have a mission such as community work, physical fitness or support systems, while others are simply groups of friends….
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MeVest is now hiring! Position Title: Certified Money Coach Description: If you’re passionate about personal finance and helping other people master their money, MeVest could be the right fit for you. We’re looking to bring on two experienced Money Coaches to service the Prairies and…
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A new year means new goals and for many people, getting their finances in order is at the top of that list. Personal finance expert Lesley-Anne Scorgie shares her tips and tricks for improving your finances. If you can make one simple financial improvement this year… Raise…
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Do you know which of your products and services are most profitable for your business? If the answer is no, you need to learn to calculate and manage your margins. Margin matters because if it’s positive, it means you’re adding value to the business – a.k.a….
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Brianne, 34, and Martin, 37, common-law partners of five years, came to see our team at MeVest two years ago; angry and ready to ring each other’s necks. The couple was maxed out, but looked like a million bucks – Denali truck, Louis Vuitton jewellery,…
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We all know how important it is to save for retirement but how many people can actually say they feel prepared? Work towards these financial benchmarks at any age. The 20s – The Era of Broke We all know that the 20s are where you’ve…
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Do you feel like your personal finances are a mystery? Have you carried a credit card balance for more than 60 days over the past 12 months? Are you living paycheque to paycheque? Have you pushed off investing because you don’t have the money or…
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It’s dangerous and frankly irresponsible for any woman – rich, poor or anywhere in between – to not actively participate in managing her own money. Far too often I’ve seen powerful smart women put financial blinders on and defer to their partners or financial advisors…
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Money matters don’t need to drive a wedge between you and your partner. Follow these seven steps. Money issues are indifferent to your age, gender, sexual orientation, life stage, and upbringing. And, despite the material wealth and bright smiles we see on the outside, money…
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The results? Financial success comes to those who work for it. Twelve weeks ago Annick, 24 and from Calgary, and Yolanda, 27, from Mississauga, took on the Metro Money Makeover challenge to transform their finances. Both young women rolled up their sleeves to get…
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Metro’s finance guru Lesley-Anne Scorgie is almost out of time to help the women tackle their largest financial burdens and teach them to allocate resources. The Situation: Yolanda has two expensive months ahead — $500 for movers, a truck and packing boxes as she moves…
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Metro’s finance guru Lesley-Anne Scorgie is almost out of time to help the women tackle their largest financial burdens and teach them to allocate resources. The Situation: Yolanda has two expensive months ahead — $500 for movers, a truck and packing boxes as she moves…
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Two young women want to change their lives by transforming their finances and creating a plan to achieve their top goals. For 27-year-old Yolanda, that is eventual home ownership and for 24-year-old Annick, that’s getting out of debt. Metro’s finance guru Lesley-Anne Scorgie is almost…
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Two young women want to change their lives by transforming their finances and creating a plan to achieve their top goals. For 27-year-old Yolanda, that is eventual home ownership and for 24-year-old Annick, that’s getting out of debt. Metro’s finance guru Lesley-Anne Scorgie is almost…
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The Challenge: At the start of January Metro’s financial guru Lesley-Anne Scorgie started performing a financial makeover on two young women. Annick, a Calgary-based 24-year-old, and Yolanda, a Mississauga-based 27-year-old, have just 12 weeks to get their financial houses in order and drastically improve their…
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The Challenge: At the start of January Metro’s financial guru Lesley-Anne Scorgie started performing a financial makeover on two young women. Annick, a Calgary-based 24-year-old, and Yolanda, a Mississauga-based 27-year-old, have just 12 weeks to get their financial houses in order and drastically improve their…
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The Challenge: At the start of January Metro’s financial guru Lesley-Anne Scorgie started performing a financial makeover on two young women. Annick, a Calgary-based 24-year-old, and Yolanda, a Mississauga-based 27-year-old, have just 12 weeks to get their financial houses in order and drastically improve their…
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Metro’s finance guru Lesley-Anne Scorgie has only two months left to tackle the women’s largest financial burdens and teach them to allocate resources. Annick is allocating over $1,000 per month to debt repayment. THE CHALLENGE: We’ve been following two young women as they get serious…
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Being a super-saver can backfire. It’s important to allow for small splurges so you don’t end up using savings for impulse buys. The challenge: Metro’s finance guru Lesley-Anne Scorgie is on a mission to transform the finances of two young women; Annick, who is heavily…
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The challenge: Metro’s finance guru Lesley-Anne Scorgie has 11 weeks remaining to transform the finances of two recent graduates — Annick, 24, and Yolanda, 27 — by helping them get out of debt, save money and track their spending. This week we’ll focus on Yolanda. A…
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The challenge: Our participants have set their goals, rolled up their sleeves, and committed to tackling their largest financial obstacles. For the next 12 weeks, I’ll be helping Annick and Yolanda to improve their financial fitness and pushing them to reach new money milestones — just…
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Nowadays, you can find a 5 year mortgage rate for less than 3%. At rates this low, why would anyone decide to make extra payments on their mortgage? After all, investing your money elsewhere will most likely earn you more than 3% over the long…
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You’ve seen the ads, promising to improve your credit score, quickly and easily. Unfortunately, this falls under the banner of “too good to be true.” There is no magic bullet for credit rebuilding – you need to put in the work and prove that you…
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You’ve seen the ads, promising to improve your credit score, quickly and easily. Unfortunately, this falls under the banner of “too good to be true.” There is no magic bullet for credit rebuilding – you need to put in the work and prove that you…
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You’ve seen the ads, promising to improve your credit score, quickly and easily. Unfortunately, this falls under the banner of “too good to be true.” There is no magic bullet for credit rebuilding – you need to put in the work and prove that you…
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Tax evasion is illegal, but avoiding paying unnecessary taxes is not. There are a number of totally legit ways to reduce your tax bill, which will help you protect your net worth. 1) RRSP Contributions Nearly anyone can have a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)….
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Picture this: you’ve just tied the knot with the love of your life and are planning your home renovation together. When it comes time to pay the contractor, Mr. or Mrs. Right shrugs his/her shoulders in an “I can’t really afford this, can you cover…
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