Community Wealth into Power 💰⚡️❤️

Community Wealth into Power 💰⚡️❤️

Every year around this time, I find myself holding my breath. A COP meeting rolls around, the headlines flood in, protesters march, and I brace for yet another disappointing outcome. Another round of world leaders kicking the can down the road, leaving a bigger mess for whoever comes after. Another reminder that the people at the top are not coming to save us.

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Community Power in Your Portfolio 🌞💰

Community Power in Your Portfolio 🌞💰

Lately, it’s felt like the green economy’s been sideswiped by a Hummer.

Everywhere I turn, people are tired. The news is grim. And I can feel the quiet discouragement setting in—the sense that maybe we’ve lost momentum, that maybe the climate deniers have won this round.

But here’s the thing: the data tells a very different story.

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Gratitude and the Legacy We Leave Behind 🍂✨

Gratitude and the Legacy We Leave Behind 🍂✨

Death and money are two of our culture’s greatest taboos. Put them together, and you have a recipe for disaster. Too often, I meet people who have just lost a parent or loved one and are forced to make some of the biggest financial decisions of their lives while they’re deep in grief.

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A Community Solution to the Housing Crisis

A Community Solution to the Housing Crisis

We used to build a lot of housing owned by nonprofits and co-operatives in Canada, but no more. We’re left with the age-old question “Who’s going to pay for it?”. Fortunately, we have a great answer – Community Bonds!

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Mutual Funds Are a Rip-Off

Mutual Funds Are a Rip-Off

With $2 trillion invested, Canadians love their mutual funds. They are the default option for most new investors, but I think they’re a rip-off. Do you know how much your mutual funds are costing you? Most Canadians don’t, and the answer is pretty shocking.

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How to Fire Your Bank

How to Fire Your Bank

This is a guide to firing your bank and joining a credit union. I’ve included the tips & tricks I’ve learned while helping clients make the shift with their chequing account.

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The Potluck Economy

The Potluck Economy

Imagine that instead of living in constant scarcity, we live in an economy of abundance. I see it happen all the time. All I need to do is invite people over for dinner!

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