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7 Money Conversations That Can Change Your Life
7 Money Conversations That Can Change Your Life — Talking about money is difficult. Primarily because it is rarely really about the money!
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Women, Money and Power
Financial power is the practical architecture of a life, but also the emotional reservoir of everything we have been taught about our worth, dependence, ambition, security, gender roles, love, and belonging.
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She Speaks: Communicate With Courage, Clarity and Confidence
Money is deeply relational. It touches power, security, identity, independence, and choice. The ability to communicate clearly and confidently about financial matters is not just helpful — it is essential.
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What is OAS and How Does it Apply to Me?
Old Age Security (OAS) is a core component of many Canadians’ retirement income strategy, yet many people are unsure of how it works.
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The Lessons Keep Coming
September brings its own unique blend of summery days and dark, rainy nights, demanding adaptability and a spirit of flexibility. The weather shifts call for nimble responses—moving the barbecue indoors, switching from a fleece to a...
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Staying Grounded in a Shifting Market
Despite bumps along the way, global markets have shown strength this year. Canadian stocks reached new highs, while U.S. and international markets have posted impressive gains.
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Hurry Up and Push the Pause Button
Are you feeling fried? As headlines scream doom and gloom and the baseline for social discourse revolves around everything that is going wrong in the world, it is imperative for our well-being that we learn to push the pause button....
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Sophia Wealth Academy 11 - Women, Money & Empowerment
If you were to only watch our event video documenting our spring Sophia Wealth Academy you might believe we were a bunch of hooting and hollering dance maniacs. It looks a bit evangelical. And indeed, there was a great deal of joy and...
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Market Volatility and the Pressure to React
Market volatility is never comfortable. Panicked headlines and media hysteria often make investors feel apprehensive and uncertain. But here’s what often gets lost in the noise: volatility isn’t new
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Fear of Financial Power
I recently spoke to a group of mid-career female professionals about leadership, power and money. This group was knowledgeable, intelligent and focused. Talking about leadership was easy. It’s the holy grail of women’s business groups.
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More often than not, insurance is discussed as a distinct entity from one’s financial plan. And yet, to be most effective, it must be seen in context of one’s life. It should not be seen either as a standalone or simply, a product....
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Is Risk a Four-Letter Word
Risk means different things to different people, particularly when used in the context of financial planning. Often advisors are too quick to label investors, particularly women and young professionals, as conservative, when in fact a...
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Navigating a Post-Pandemic World
As we navigate toward a post-pandemic world, it is important to reflect on what has helped us get through the challenges of the past two years and how we can use those skills to support us for future challenges. Having the right tools...
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The Power of Letting Go
Jennifer England believes in the power of letting go because too many of us are living in what she calls a “culture of urgency” – one in which we are feeling overwhelmed, under supported and perpetually fatigued. As the founder of...
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