Let’s talk about something that often feels too personal to bring up—but affects more people than we think:
Money stress.
The FP Canada 2025 Financial Stress Index reveals that 42% of Canadians say money is their biggest source of stress. That’s more than health, work, or relationships.
If that feels familiar to you, you’re not alone.
It might look like:
- Lying awake at night worrying about bills
- Avoiding your bank app
- Feeling pressure to “keep up”
- Stressing over how to support your family or pay down debt
And here’s something else the report showed—Gen Z and Millennials are feeling it the most, often quietly. They’re dealing with debt, housing costs, inflation, and uncertainty, without always feeling safe enough to ask for help.
But financial stress doesn’t just impact your wallet.
It affects focus, energy, confidence, sleep—and even relationships and mental health.
So what can we do?
For individuals:
Start talking about money. Not just numbers—but feelings, goals, fears, and habits.
You deserve support that meets you where you are—without shame or complexity.
For business owners and employers:
Financial stress doesn’t stay at home. It shows up at work.
When you support financial well-being, you’re not just helping your team—you’re building a culture of care, resilience, and trust.
No matter where you’re reading this from—employee, entrepreneur, or employer—know this:
You’re not the only one feeling it. And you don’t have to figure it out alone.
If this message resonates with you, maybe forward it to your HR team or a business peer.
Because opening the conversation is how we start to change the culture.
Yours in Good Financial Health,
April
PS Want help starting the conversation at work? You can always reach out to me directly:
📩 april@aprilstroink.ca
🌐 themoneyfix.ca
