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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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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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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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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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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Investors in unsustainable assets are lashing out at ESG. We’ve got their attention; now it’s time to step up our game.
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Credit unions are awesome! There are three main reasons why credit unions are so much better than banks.
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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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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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