MAMoneyMatters

Home
Canada
Chilliwack, BC
MAMoneyMatters

✨Financial wellness advocate |🌿Elevate your wealth |🏛️Wealth Architect |✉️DM for Collabs & Queries! | Stick around for free financial advice & tips!

03/07/2025

✨ Empowered Women, Empower Women ✨

Today, I had the privilege of attending the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce International Women’s Day event, where shared her incredible story of resilience, breaking barriers, and using her voice to create change. Her journey is a testament to the power of perseverance—something that also rings true when it comes to financial independence.

💡 Breaking barriers isn’t just about career or leadership—it’s also about financial security. Women face unique challenges, from wage gaps to career pauses for caregiving. But taking charge of our finances is one of the most powerful ways we can create opportunities for ourselves, our families, and future generations.

✔️ Financial freedom means having choices.
✔️ Investing in yourself means securing your future.
✔️ Planning ahead means creating a lasting impact.

This International Women’s Day, let’s uplift, support, and empower each other—not just in our careers but also in our financial journeys. Because when women thrive financially, we all win.

💬 Tag a woman who inspires you and tell me: what’s one financial goal you’re working toward this year?

Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce

02/14/2025

❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day – But Beware of the Romance Scam Trap!

Today, while you’re celebrating love, remember that not every sweet message is genuine. Romance scammers use charm and urgency to lure you into sending money or sharing personal details. Here are expert tips to safeguard yourself:

🩷Verify Their Identity:
Do a quick reverse image search and check their social media footprint. If their profile seems too good to be true, it probably is.

🩷Be Cautious With Money:
Never wire funds or share your financial information—even if their story tugs at your heartstrings.

🩷Trust Your Instincts:
If something feels “off” or too good to be true, take a step back and reevaluate before engaging further.

👉 Tag someone you care about this Valentine’s Day and remind them to stay vigilant online!

11/21/2024

Sometimes, life comes full circle. I’m thrilled to share that I’ve returned to RBC Royal Bank, a place where my passion for helping clients build their financial futures first began. The past two years at Odlum Brown were a rewarding chapter filled with growth and learning, and I am grateful for the incredible experiences and relationships formed there.

Returning to RBC feels like coming home to a team and organization that deeply aligns with my commitment to community and personalized financial planning. My journey has always been about building strong, lasting connections and helping others achieve their dreams, and I can’t wait to continue that mission here.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way—I’m excited for this next chapter with RBC Royal Bank!

11/20/2024

Post 6: Takeaways from The World Without Us

📖 Key Takeaway: Think long-term for a sustainable future.

While The World Without Us isn’t a traditional financial book, it teaches an important lesson: the choices we make today have lasting impacts. This applies to both our environment and our finances. Long-term thinking can lead to better decisions that stand the test of time.

💡 Actionable Tip: Revisit your investment strategy and ensure that it’s built for the long term. Diversify your portfolio, prioritize sustainability, and think beyond short-term gains.

💬 How are you thinking long-term with your financial strategy?

11/12/2024

Post 5: Demystifying The Death of Demographics

📖 Key Takeaway: Your financial journey is unique—don’t get caught up in generalizations.

The Death of Demographics reminds us that everyone’s financial path is different. While certain trends can be helpful, your financial decisions should be based on your unique situation, goals, and values.

💡 Actionable Tip: Focus on customizing your financial plan to fit your life. Whether you’re saving for retirement, building an emergency fund, or investing, make sure your plan reflects what’s most important to you—not what’s “typical” for your age group.

💬 What financial goal is most important to you right now? Let’s start a conversation!

11/05/2024

Post 4: Applying Talent is Overrated to Your Finances

📖 Key Takeaway: Skill-building beats talent when it comes to financial success.

Talent is Overrated teaches us that deliberate practice is more important than innate talent. When it comes to managing your finances, success isn’t about being naturally gifted with money—it’s about learning, practicing, and improving over time.

💡 Actionable Tip: Set aside 30 minutes each week to learn something new about personal finance—whether it’s reading an article, watching a video, or meeting with a financial advisor. Continuous learning is your key to financial growth!

💬 What’s something new you’ve learned about money recently?

10/29/2024

Post 3: Lessons from Good to Great

📖 Key Takeaway: Consistency is the key to long-term success.

Good to Great teaches us that greatness doesn’t come from one big decision but from the disciplined pursuit of progress over time. This applies to your finances as much as it does to business.

Small, consistent financial habits compound into big results.

💡 Actionable Tip: Identify one financial habit you can commit to daily or weekly—whether it’s tracking expenses, reviewing your budget, or making small investments. Stick with it for 30 days and watch the transformation.

💬 What’s one habit you want to build into your routine?

10/22/2024

Takeaway Tuesday: What "The 10 Steps to Financial Wellness" Taught Me

Post 2: Insights from The 10 Steps to Financial Wellness

📖 Key Takeaway: Your financial health is connected to your overall well-being.

In The 10 Steps to Financial Wellness, the focus is on creating balance between managing money and living a healthy, fulfilling life. Step 1? Create a financial vision. Knowing where you want to go is the first step toward achieving financial wellness.

💡 Actionable Tip: Take 10 minutes to write down your short-term and long-term financial goals. Think beyond numbers—how do you want your money to support your lifestyle, family, and future?

💬 What’s your #1 financial goal right now? Let’s inspire each other!

10/15/2024

Takeaway Tuesday: What "The Wealthy Barber Returns" Taught Me

Post 1: Key Takeaways from The Wealthy Barber Returns

📖 Key Takeaway: Financial independence is about mastering the basics.

The Wealthy Barber Returns is filled with simple, relatable advice that anyone can apply, no matter where they are in their financial journey. One major insight: “Pay yourself first.” It’s all about automating savings so that your future self is secure, no matter how small the amount.

💡 Actionable Tip: Set up an automatic transfer into your savings account every time you get paid—even if it’s just 5% to start. Small habits today can make a huge impact tomorrow!

💬 How do you automate your savings? Share your tips below!

10/11/2024

🔔 Provincial Elections: Your Financial Future is on the Ballot 🔔

Advance polls are now open! 🗳️ Remember, voting in the provincial election is just like planning for your financial future—it's an investment in the life you want to build. 📈

🧐 Do your research on the parties and candidates. Provincial governments make decisions that affect healthcare, education, taxes, housing, and economic policies—all of which have a direct impact on your personal finances. Just like you wouldn't invest without research, don't vote without understanding how these policies align with your goals.

⚖️ Why it matters:

Provincial policies can influence your financial landscape—think taxes, retirement programs, and cost of living.
✏️ Tip: Take the time to learn about the candidates and how they plan to address issues that impact your financial security and future.

Make your vote count, just like every dollar in your financial plan. 🙌

🗳️ For more info on voting: elections.bc.ca

Address

Chilliwack, BC
V2R0L8

Telephone

+16047996273

Website

https://www.odlumbrown.com/financial-planning/team/mthomasson

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when MAMoneyMatters posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to MAMoneyMatters:

Shortcuts

Want your business to be the top-listed Accountant in Chilliwack?