Relationships

Avoid The Pitfalls Of Financial Gaslighting

June is traditionally the kick-off of “wedding season”. Many relationships dissolve as a result of money disputes so this month’s UPotential webinar is going...

Civility in Chaotic Times

If there is one thing 2020 has taught us, it’s how to live with uncertainty. For people who prefer predictable lives, kids in school,...

The Financial Catch in Living Common Law

Common law relationships have become more popular in recent years, especially as Canadians leave previous marriages and don’t feel comfortable committing to a new...

How a Multi-Generational Family Goes Green

Alberta engineer Michelle Avis had a great job in the oil and gas industry. Then – together with her husband Rob, also an engineer,...

Grandma, What Great Financial Advice You Give!

Grandmothers often act as role models. They generously share their life wisdom and values. The best of them also offer important messages about money...

Should You Hire Family Members?

We all want our family members to succeed in their careers. But what if you could hire a family member helping her career? If your...

Talk Show—How to Discuss Money with Family

We think about it all the time, but few of us like to talk about it. Of course, I’m referring to money. Whether it’s the...

Loans to Family and Friends is Risky Business

Most personal finance experts argue that mixing family and business is as disastrous as mixing fertilizer and fire. It starts off as a good...

Club Sandwich Generation? 5 Tips

The number of grandparents is spiraling out of control. The Vanier Institute, who tracks these things along with Statistics Canada, reports that the number...