Money

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GAL-IMONY

Published in More Magazine in December 2012.

Typically on the receiving end of spousal support, many women are outraged to find themselves ordered to pay their exes.

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Saving Savvy

Published in More Magazine in June 2012.

Your child isn't the only one who needs an education. It's time to get schooled in the ABCs of RESPs, for your young student's sake.

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Rent vs. Own

Published in More Magazine in April 2012.

Why home ownership may have you rooted to the spot and unable to grow financially.

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My Financial Makeover

Published in Canadian Living in February 2012.

After years of struggling with her family's finances, writer Anne Bokma hired a top money coach to help get her back on track. Here's what she learned - and what you can, too.

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Pick a Present

Published in Canadian Living in January 2012.

How to get the most out of your Christmas gift cards.

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Season's Savings!

Published in Canadian Living in December 2011.

Have a decadent discounted Christmas.

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Little ways to save big

Published in More Magazine in October 2011.

Leaking money? Here are 20 ideas to help you stem the tide of spending.

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Solving Insolvency

Published in More in May 2011.

Going bankrupt? Chin up, you may not be facing fiscal ruin. In fact, you could be looking at a whole new beginning.

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Meet Penny Wise

Published in Parents Canada in May 2011.

She's the parent who never seems stressed out about money. She's savvy about her purchases, but never comes off a stingy. Here's how to be just like her.

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Mortgage-free!

Published in More in April 2011.

You've just made your final payment. Now what? 10 smart ways to spend your new-found money.

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DIY Pensions

Published in Canadian Living in March 2011.

No benefits? You do still have retirement savings options.

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Auto 2.0

Published in Canadian Living in October 2010.

Consider the latest features you want in your next automobile.

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Dollars for Sense

Published in Canadian Living in September 2010.

Five simple strategies to finance your child's schooling

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The secrets to saving on bank fees

Published in Canadian Living in July 2010.

You can save money each month by reducing your bank fees. Here's how.

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40 simple ways to put money in your back pocket

Published in Canadian Living in July 2010.

Save money with these tricks. You could save as much as $15,000.

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For Keeps

Published in Homemakers in May 2010.

On the trail of a new car? Play the savings game and get the best for less.

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University: The Possible Dream

Published in Homemakers in May 2010.

Can you afford post-secondary education for your kids? The answer is yes - and without breaking the bank or coming into an inheritance.

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The Taxman

Published in Parents Canada in March 2010.

Make sure you get what's coming to you

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17 tips for a less stressful holiday season

Published in Parenting Canada in December 2009.

Save time, save money and perhaps save your sanity when you attack your holiday shopping.

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Sending Out an SOS

Published in Sears New Outlook in December 2009.

Living beyond their means in one way or another, three Canadian families decided it was time to rescue themselves - from the burden of debt, out-of-control spending or simply a lifestyle that no longer matched their mindset.

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Meet the Money Coach

Published in Canadian Living in November 2009.

A new breed of professionals has hit the boards, and they could provide the financial help you need.

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Your Finances: Living on Less

Published in Parents Canada in September 2009.

What to do when your kids are clamouring for you to loosen the purse strings when serious belt-tightening is in order?

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Finance Fall 2009: Back-to-school Savings?

Published in Parents Canada in August 2009.

Smart ways to save: handling the handouts

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Simple Savings

Published in Homemakers in February 2009.

Save smart! A few almost-invisible daily changes can add up to thousands in one year.

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Winning Strategies

Published in New Pharmacist in December 2008.

You can't avoid the taxman, of course, but you can make sure you're not caught by poor planning.

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Weathering Financial Storms

Published in New Pharmacist in September 2008.

Market downturns shouldn't stop you from charting a long-term course for your portfolio.

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Seven ways your home can make money for you

Published in Canadian Living in September 2008.

You could be living in a money-maker. Who knew?

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Planning for a Planner

Published in New Pharmacist in July 2008.

Maybe it's time you considered hiring a professional to manage your money.

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Reduced Circumstances

Published in New Pharmacist in April 2008.

How do you cope when your household income gets cut by more than half?

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No-Nonsense Finance Makeovers

Published in Canadian Living in November 2006.

Three sets of readers opened their homes and bank statements for our financial experts and cashed in on money-saving tips to secure their family's fortune.

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Kids and Money Sense

Published in Canadian Living in June 2006.

Are you trying to teach your child the value of a dollar? Here are six money-saving strategies you can really bank on.

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Four easy steps to creating a budget that really works

Published in Canadian Living in November 2005.

If your money has a habit of slipping through your fingers like a magic coin, here's a simple four-step process to help you keep on top of your spending.

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It's About My Money, Honey!

Published in MoneySense in May 2001.

You thought taming lions was dangerous? Try proposing a prenuptual contract.

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The $10,000 makeover

Published in MoneySense in March 2000.

What happens when a middle-class family decides to mend its big-spending ways? Savings soar - and so does personal enjoyment.