Lately, I have had some interesting conversations with a group of women on the issues of love and money. In this day and age of female emancipation and equality, I was surprised that many of the women I spoke to still wanted to “be taken care of.” I, for one, have...
Conflicts around money and finances are one of the main reasons couples get divorced. A study from Kansas State University for the National Survey of Families and Households reported that “arguments about money (are) by far the top predictor of divorce.” That...
One of the biggest reasons people stick with their 9 to 5 jobs is financial security. The pay is predictable, and you can take a day off sick without impacting your income. In some cases, inconsistent performance at work may not impact your salary unless you were...
What should you and your partner do if you have competing goals and priorities? I got a call while at work. It was my fifteen-year-old daughter. She wanted me to pick up mascara — yes, you read that correctly, mascara, not bread or milk, but mascara. I reminded her...
What does it really mean to be free? It’s November 9th today. In two days, we will be observing Remembrance Day in Canada. Like Memorial Day in the US, it’s a day set aside to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom during the first and...
Setting long-term goals helps you achieve the life you want. And it makes for a more intentional approach to life. Setting long-term goals is about having a vision for your future. They give greater meeaning and purpose to life. But, how does a person identify their...