Relationships

Happier Than You? Singles vs Marrieds

“Women are happier without children or a spouse, says happiness expert.” The Guardian, May 25, 2019 In his recent book, Happily Ever After, Paul Dolan, a...

Couples & Money: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Part...

This article is part three of a three-part series. All names have been changed to protect the innocent— and the not-so-innocent. In my 20 years+...

They’re Baaaack… Boomerang Boomers

The Boomerang Generation typically refers to 20- and 30-somethings: those plucky few who return to the family nest to shore up their financial resources....

Friends for Life—The Power of Female Relationships

"They say nothing lasts forever. Dreams change, trends come and go, but friendship never goes out of style.” - Carrie Bradshaw on Sex in the...

Couples & Money: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Part...

This article is part two of a three-part series. All names have been changed to protect the innocent— and the not-so-innocent. In my 20 years+...

Couples & Money: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

This article is one of a three-part series because, uh, there’s a lot to say on the subject. All names have been changed to...

How Are You Investing in Your Social Capital?

If you can remember the early days of Facebook and Twitter in the mid-aughties, you might recall the initial ‘take it or leave it’...

8 Tips on How to Complain Like a Pro

“Effective complaining is a survival skill that anyone can master, and everyone should.” - Angie’s List, a home service and review website   Take a moment...

Talkin’ About My Generation: How Family Affects Your Finances

Are you sandwiched between two generations: supporting your children and providing care for your parents? According to Statistics Canada, one in three Canadians between...