by Elaine Froese | Oct 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
As a farm family coach, I hear the struggles of farmers who are used to being able to quickly repair or fix problems that arise daily. When these hard-working, well-intentioned folks have a farming adult child who is not a good fit for the farm, great stress lingers...
by Elaine Froese | Sep 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Last month we talked about the transfer of wealth on the farm and the tension that goes with it. Well, there is more. Financial planner Anthony Williams describes a study by Investment News suggesting that 66% of children ultimately fire their parent’s financial...
by Elaine Froese | Aug 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
It was a great delight to hear Dr. Meir Statman speak to certified financial planners in Halifax at their annual convention in June. He was talking about normal financial behaviours and why culture matters in how we transition our money to the next generation. I...
by Elaine Froese | Jul 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Susan Forward who authored “Emotional Blackmail” has a simple tool changing the way people have always done things. She says all you have to ask is “Where is it written?”. This is great! As we continue to get further into 2018, many farmers are stuck in...
by Elaine Froese | Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
In February, at the Boissevain Post Office sorting table, there were a record 5 white funeral notices on display. I am happy to report that the majority were an invitation to the funeral. Why does this matter? There is a trend in 2018 that has likely been building for...