If you're a high-earner who should feel financially secure—but instead you’re stressed, second-guessing every money move, or wondering “where the hell is it all going?”—this list is for you. You won’t get boring budgeting tips or shamey money lectures here. I don’t believe in restrictive spreadsheets or guilt-based advice. What you will get? Real talk, helpful tips, and the kind of financial guidance that actually works for busy, badass women who want more peace, more clarity, and more control over their money—without sacrificing their lifestyle (yes, you can keep your vacations and Starbucks). I’ll send you weekly(ish) emails with practical tools, client stories, spicy truth bombs, and the occasional rant about why traditional budgeting is the worst. Basically, if you want to feel good about your money—and finally have a system that feels good too—get on the list. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you might just start making bank moves you didn’t think were possible
Before you complain about the government…check this first
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Reader, I learned something this week that made me immediately log into my CRA account. Apparently Canadians are currently sitting on more than $2 BILLION in uncashed federal cheques. Yes… billion. With a B. Nearly 4 million cheques from the federal government have never been cashed (worth about $2.16 billion). And some of the biggest buckets of that money are: • $391 million in tax refunds Now before everyone starts yelling “typical government!”…those cheques are sitting there WAITING to be cashed! STORY TIME!!!!!!! Years ago, my husband very casually tossed a $4,000 tax refund cheque into the recycling. Not maliciously. Not dramatically. Just… into the recycling pile like it was junk mail. We realized what happened the morning the recycling truck was literally rolling down the street toward our house. (A few days after he chucked it in the blue box..............) Cue two adults frantically digging through the blue bin like raccoons while the truck got closer. We did retrieve it. And yes, we (I) cashed it immediately like responsible humans. (No way was I letting him touch that again🤣) But apparently we’re not the only ones who’ve had a moment like that. So if you'd like to check if you happen to have a cheque just sitting waiting to be cashed, it takes about two minutes:
That’s it. You might not find anything. But if you do… it might be the easiest money you make this week. And if you actually find one, hit reply and tell me so we can celebrate together. I want to know if this email made someone money today. Because honestly, finding money you forgot about is one of the most satisfying financial experiences there is. Anyway… go check your CRA account before the recycling truck shows up. Yours in financial health, P.S. If the only time you find extra money is when you forget to cash a cheque… we should probably talk. |
Angie Ross, Money Coach
If you're a high-earner who should feel financially secure—but instead you’re stressed, second-guessing every money move, or wondering “where the hell is it all going?”—this list is for you. You won’t get boring budgeting tips or shamey money lectures here. I don’t believe in restrictive spreadsheets or guilt-based advice. What you will get? Real talk, helpful tips, and the kind of financial guidance that actually works for busy, badass women who want more peace, more clarity, and more control over their money—without sacrificing their lifestyle (yes, you can keep your vacations and Starbucks). I’ll send you weekly(ish) emails with practical tools, client stories, spicy truth bombs, and the occasional rant about why traditional budgeting is the worst. Basically, if you want to feel good about your money—and finally have a system that feels good too—get on the list. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you might just start making bank moves you didn’t think were possible
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