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Why is investing so important? Investing is the vehicle that drives your goals to reality, especially for your retirement. If you just put your money in a regular savings account, chances are it isn’t going to grow to the amount you need to retire successfully. While there is a great deal of risk associated with investing, if you understand your risk and manage your investments regularly, investing can be the difference between retiring and not retiring. However, many of us are terrified of investing, therefore, we are either not investing at all or not investing properly. Follow these guidelines to make investing as simple as possible.

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If you don’t already own a home, there are so many reasons to from a financial perspective: build equity, save money on taxes and use your equity as back-up security. However, as a woman there is an even important reason, it is a tremendous source of security for your future. Many women that own real estate have seen success in other parts of their financial lives as well! If you already own a home, you should think about paying down your mortgage a bit more each month or year.

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Since January 1, my phone hasn’t stopped ringing with women wanting to get their finances off to a good start. Most don’t even know where to start. I have put together a list to help you get started. While this list might seem overwhelming, JUST PICK ONE ITEM and make it a priority! If you can conquer one, you are well on your way to Financial Physical Health!

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Most of us were taught the importance of saving money when we were young. You probably remember your parents or a favourite aunt or uncle urging you to put coins into a piggy bank or a portion of your Christmas and birthday money into a bank savings account.

Sadly, for most of us those lessons were among the first to be left behind as we grew taller and, supposedly, smarter.

Why exactly that happens, no one knows.

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