Before you can even begin to get control of your money, you must first find out where it is going. Drawing up a budget is a waste of time if you have no clue how much you are spending. Setting a limit for yourself of $50 a month on clothes — makes no sense if you currently spend more than $100. Bef…

Newspaper Version:  https://www.guelphmercury.com/opinion-story/9088815-you-truly-are-richer-than-you-think Take into account your non-discretionary spending to take control of your financial future, writes Greg Cawsey Gregory Cawsey Guelph Mercury Tuesday, December 18, 2018 One of the top excuses …

Before making your riches, examine your attitude toward money Developing positive associations with money will help you manage it better, writes Greg Cawsey Gregory Cawsey Guelph Mercury Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Today, I want to discuss a topic viewed by many as a very personal matter. Some adult…

Political engagement is high - so that should be a good thing for our democracy. Unfortunately, the United States influence of tribal political identity is creeping into Canada. It seems now everyone has a political opinion and wear it on their sleeve. It reminds me of the change in our attire to g…

Well look at that, another protest in Ottawa. Is anyone else concerned with the growing discontent among the working class in this country?  It is one thing to have economic gripes when unemployment is high - but there are jobs a plenty out there. The problem is they don't pay enough to keep up…