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I turned to my husband and said “you have no idea how to access our money if I die”
Last week I gave the eulogy at my favourite uncle’s funeral. I stood at the front of that church and talked about who he was, the kind of man who made everyone around him feel like they mattered. Delivering those words in a standing room only church was one of the...
Where should my tax return go?
In the past week alone, I’ve had: one former client, two CFO clients, and a participant inside Profit in Practice all ask me the exact same question: “April… where should I put my tax return?” One of my former clients laughed and said, “You’re going to turn this into...
I’m one of the 1.8 million
My mortgage is one of the1.8 million Canadian mortgages renewing in 2026.And like roughly 60% of those renewals,my monthly payment is going up by 20%.So I want to walk you through exactly what I’m doing about it.Step 1: I didn’t sit on the renewal packageWhen the...
She Graduates This Weekend —
This weekend, my eldest daughter, Anneke, graduates from university. Right now she is celebrating in Punta Cana with 120 of her closest friends. So no, she is not thinking about first-time homebuyer strategy at the moment. But here's why I am thinking about it for...
What I’m looking at in my business right now
At the end of every quarter, I don’t jump straight into planning the next one. I pause. This is where I sit down and get curious about what actually happened before I ask anything new of my business. It always starts the same way. I make sure everything is up to date....
A small clarity upgrade (for me — and for you)
Yesterday, someone inside my own community said: “April, I’ve been working with you since 2017 — and I honestly don’t know everything you offer. I’d love to take your courses or join your other programs. What’s actually available to me?” Fair question. It made me...
Girl math, money anxiety, and the path to financial calm
Money stress is one of the most common sources of anxiety I see and yet it’s one of the least talked about honestly. I recently had the chance to sit down with the Girls Gone Wellness podcast for a conversation that felt refreshing, real, and deeply needed. The...
The Year That Should Have Broken Me (But Didn’t)
In 2025, I had to step away from my business because of a family emergency. As a direct result, I made about $100,000 less in revenue than expected. And financially — we were okay. Not because nothing happened.And not because it was easy. We were okay because of the...
Spent more than you meant to this holiday season?
If the holidays didn’t go exactly to plan financially, you’re in very good company.There are two times of year when even the most intentional people tend to drift: December and August. Routines change. Emotions run higher. There’s more socializing, more outings, more...
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