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- How To Win Back Their Trust
(Kelley's a regular contributor with CNBC)
Blog post
August 22, 2008
- Top Signs of Financial Infidelity
(Kelley's a regular contributor with CNBC)
Blog post
August 15, 2008
- Need to Make More Money? Get Creative
(Kelley's a regular contributor with CNBC)
Blog post
August 13, 2008
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- In Relationships, Money Communication Is Key
(Kelley's a regular contributor with CNBC)
Blog post
August 11, 2008
- Planning to give
(Kelley's monthly column with Forever Young Magazine)
Charitable giving should be evaluated as part of a comprehensive review of tax planning and other general estate-planning priorities.
November 2007
- Your final plan
(Kelley's monthly column with Forever Young Magazine)
Estate planning means much more than making a will - it can mean revisiting your life insurance, considering powers of attorney, prepaying for your funeral and much more.
October 2007
- Tough topics
(Kelley's monthly column with Forever Young Magazine)
The strong Canadian buck might encourage you to extend your stay in the U.S. this winter but be careful of deemed residency rules.
August 2007
- Deemed if you do
(Kelley's monthly column with Forever Young Magazine)
You'd prefer to avoid the whole subject, but these are the end-of-life planning issues you and your loved ones need to know.
July 2007
- Keeping credit safe
(Kelley's monthly column with Orb Magazine)
Over the last year, I've conducted an informal experiment with my boyfriend and our credit cards.
April 2007
- Kids & money
Are children doomed to repeat the mistakes of their parents?
With personal debt levels souring and personal savings decreasing by the average Canadian, what hope do our children have for a debt-free life and the retirement they'll one day yearn for?
April 5, 2007
- The ABC's of debt
(Kelley's monthly column with Orb Magazine)
Spring is in the air and so is mortgage season. If you've recently come across a small fortune, you might be thinking about buying a home in Calgary.
April 2007
- Don't throw away 'found' money
(Kelley's monthly column with Orb Magazine)
So you've made your RRSP contribution this year. Perhaps your financial planner or banker even encouraged you to use up your unused room and you're excited about your refund. But not so fast, you don't want to pre-spend those dollars.
March 2007
- Plans pay off
(Kelley's monthly column with Orb Magazine)
The financial industry has done an exceptional job educating the public about RRSPs and saving for retirement. But should everyone buy an RRSP? And what questions should you ask before investing your hard-earned dollars?
February 2007
- Building better treatment
Edmonton company researches and develops safe procedures for surgery
(Kelley's last column with the Edmonton Sun)
Did you know it can be more dangerous to have a medical procedure than to fly? Travellers may be reassured that only one in five million U.S. flights results in a deadly accident. But do U.S. patients realize that one in 300 will die from medical mistakes?
January 27, 2007
- Suffering from a holiday hangover
(Kelley's monthly column with Orb Magazine)
What's worse? An Alberta winter in January or that dreaded clay the credit card bill shows up in the mail?
January 2007
- Making travel easier
(Kelley's column with the Edmonton Sun - watch the Sun the last Sunday of the month for Kelley's latest column)
In October, I shared my ideas with you on how to avoid “travel trauma.” As a new but already experienced business traveller, I’ve learned a number of tricks and tips that I wish I’d known long ago.
December 31, 2006
- Debt culture
(Kelley's monthly column with Orb Magazine)
It's sad to see many otherwise charming streets peppered with convenient cash centres. With individual debt levels reaching all-time record highs, how much do these kinds of companies assist in tipping individuals to the breaking point of bankruptcy?
December 2006
- Boomer planning
Our World Magazine
Basic financial planning for boomers nearing retirement.
November / December 2006
- Holiday credit check
(Kelley's column with the Edmonton Sun - watch the Sun the last Sunday of the month for Kelley's latest column)
What's worse? An Alberta winter in January or that dreaded day the credit card bill shows up in the mail from a holiday season of overspending?
November 26, 2006
- Waste of money
(Kelley's monthly column with Orb Magazine)
I'm a math geek, I'll admit it. The thought of crunching numbers excites me. But for every other normal Calgarian, calculations can send a shiver down one's spine quicker than nails on a chalkboard.
November 2006
- Avoid travel trauma
(Kelley's column with the Edmonton Sun - watch the Sun the last Sunday of the month for Kelley's latest column)
I've always prided myself on being a strong and independent woman. To my shock and dismay, that identity was shattered in part when I traveled by myself for the very first time, at the ripe old age of 31.
October 29, 2006
- I hate budgets
(Kelley's monthly column with Orb Magazine)
Personally, I hate budgets. Rarely do they work. I know, not what you expected from a financial expert.
October 2006
- Women and money
(Kelley's column with Canadian Money Saver Magazine)
Reflecting back to the 1950's, times were simpler for women as well as for men regarding matters of money.
October 2006
- Does Edmonton need a brand?
Published by Connect 2 Edmonton
Edmonton is known for so much, but if asked to describe our brand, what we’re all about, our essence, would the message be succinct with all Edmontonians?
September 26, 2006
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- A symbol of debt culture
(Kelley's column with the Edmonton Sun - watch the Sun the last Sunday of the month for Kelley's latest column)
It's sad to see the otherwise charming 124 Street between about 107 and 104 avenues peppered with convenient cash centres.
September 24, 2006
- No kidding
(Kelley's monthly column with Orb Magazine)
The back-to-school season for many parents can be extremely draining on the pocket book.
September 2006
- Practice corporate ethics
(Kelley's column with the Edmonton Sun - watch the Sun the last Sunday of the month for Kelley's latest column)
I'm often shocked and surprised at the deteriorating level of etiquette in the corporate world and at a personal level.
July 30, 2006
- Kids and money
(Kelley's column with Canadian Money Saver Magazine)
It's never too early or too late to teach children positive saving and spending habits.
July 2006
- Women & money
Alberta Husband & Wife Magazine
How far has this gender really come and how far do they have to go?
Summer / Fall 2006
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- Teeing off at work
Kelley gets her "A" game on for a day at the course
(Kelley's column with the Edmonton Sun - watch the Sun the last Sunday of the month for Kelley's latest column)
Golf isn't just for leisure these days. Business-minded Albertans are striking deals, solidifying relationships and enjoying the great outdoors on finely manicured fairways.
June 25, 2006
- How high can the market go?
(Kelley's column with the Edmonton Sun - watch the Sun the last Sunday of the month for Kelley's latest column)
Unless you've been cryogenically frozen for the past decade, you know the Alberta real estate market is hot! The questions remain, how high can this market climb, and are there still profits to be had?
May 28, 2006
- Enjoying summer on a shoestring
Spring has officially arrived in Alberta as the restaurants dust off their patio chairs and raise the umbrellas. Summer is just around the corner and one of the most enjoyable times of the year for many. However, this season is often nearly as expensive as Christmas. So what’s an urban Albertan to do when mindful of a budget?
- Pattison provides inspiration
(Kelley's column with the Edmonton Sun - watch the Sun the last Sunday of the month for Kelley's latest column)
Who wants to be a millionaire? What, you respond – who wouldn’t want to be a millionaire?
C’mon. Think big. Wouldn’t you like to be a billionaire?
Ultra-wealthy Jimmy Pattison was in Edmonton ...
April 30, 2006
- Women & money; a new solution to an old problem
Published by Canadian Money Saver
When dealing with money matters, does gender make a difference? What financial concerns might women have that men don’t?
April 5, 2006
- Building bridges in business
(Kelley's column with the Edmonton Sun - watch the Sun the last Sunday of the month for Kelley's latest column)
Before taking the risk of entrepreneurship, you might want to consider "intrapreneurship."
March 26, 2006
- Gender and money
(Kelley's column with the Edmonton Sun - watch the Sun the last Sunday of the month for Kelley's latest column)
Does gender make a difference when it comes to investing? Are Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) right for everyone? Should women ask different questions than men before making an RRSP contribution?
February 26, 2006
- Discover the romance factor
Alberta Husband & Wife Magazine
Now that the holiday season has passed and hopefully you still have your new year’s resolutions on the fridge, let’s include one more for your list. Consider adding some spice to your resolutions and your marriage; make romance a must for 2006!
January / February2006
- Having fun with your money is kids' play
(Kelley's column with the Edmonton Sun - watch the Sun the last Sunday of the month for Kelley's latest column)
When was the last time you really had fun with your money?
January 29, 2006
- Financial secrets
(written for the Bridal Fantasy Magazine)
Should couples have financial secrets or should the commitment of marriage tear down the walls of covertness in a relationship?
January 2006
- Awareness can herald greater wealth & a stronger marriage
There was once a man and woman who had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything.
November / December 2005
- What was your name again?
Last month, for the first time in a long time, I attended the Small Business Week Chamber Mixer at the Winspear.
December 2005
- Baby boomers to inherit blood money
The bulk of our population is set to receive inheritances greater than ever in history.
November 2005
- Making the connection
Published by the Canadian Initiative for Elder Planning Studies
At twenty-nine, I believe that I was one of the youngest graduates of the EPC program around this time last year.
November 21, 2005
also available on the producersweb.com site - click here to view
- Should parents save for their children's education?
With education costs soaring faster than the rate of inflation, parents need to consider their role in funding their children’s education and explore the options available to them.
September 7, 2005
- Financial secrets
Should couples have financial secrets or should the commitment of marriage tear down the walls of covertness in a relationship?
September 2005
- Found money; think before you pre-spend that tax refund
So you’ve made your RRSP contribution this year. Perhaps your financial planner or banker encouraged you to use up all your available RRSP room.
March 21, 2005
- To RRSP or Not to RRSP; the questions women need to ask
The financial industry has done an excellent job educating the public about RRSPs and saving for one’s retirement. But are RRSPs right for everyone?
February 22, 2005
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