Balance to Brilliance

What our clients have to say

Barbara

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I am ashamed to be writing this review so many months after receiving the wonderful and timely advice from Alexander Martin, Counsellor with Money Mentors, Calgary, Alberta. I contacted him after carefully reviewing their website, back in November of 2024, and he graciously and extremely patiently explained the various aspects of handling my personal debt.I was so ashamed for allowing myself to fall into this trap of credit card debt. I should have known better. And for that reason, I was adamant that I needed to pay off the debt myself. I was not prepared to forgive myself for the fact that had I not been diagnosed with 3 types of cancer in 2016 and forced to quit work, I would have been able to meet my own commitments, but I chose to remain angry, lonely, and growing further in debt with increasing interest fees monthly. I was 75, and if I could just get a part time job... but after a whole year of applications and job fairs, that was not to be.Alexander was so kind; he explained the facts, and how so many Canadians fall into this trap annually, whether through illness, bad choices, job loss, or whatever other circumstance. He eased my guilt, and allowed me to see the light again. While Money Mentors does not handle the particular solution to my own problem, he was the guiding light on my journey towards the rest of my life and freedom. I did not bite the bullet finally until August of 2025, by the time I selected a Trustee to work with, but I am now well on my way. Thank you Alexander; I could not have done it without you!Barbara

Meara P.

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Today I finished paying off my OPD program debt! I can’t thank Yve Boucher and the others on the Money Mentors team enough for all of their guidance. Throughout the 2 years that I worked with Yve she was always a call or an email away and I received guidance when I needed it and in a timely manner. I recommend Money Mentors to anyone that is struggling to get back into good financial shape. Shanae!! Meara

Ron H.

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Money Mentors rescued me from a debt problem I could never seem to overcome. After years of best intentions, trying to be responsible, borrowing from one source to pay another, and then losing my job, it became impossible to just get by another month. The stress and anxiety were bringing me down, and worse, bringing my wife down with me. I feared it would feel like defeat, and an embarrassment, to reach out for help, but I could not have been more wrong.I reached out to Money Mentors. We met with Alexander Martin who guided us through our options and setting up my OPD program. Alex was fantastic – empathetic, patient, kind, informative and thorough. For the first time in years it felt like there was light at the end of the tunnel. The strain and stress on our immediate lives changed almost overnight.It has taken some time, but the debt is now cleared. My responsibilities to creditors have been met, which was important to me personally. My wife and I communicate better about finances and budgeting. Now I’m working on gradually restoring my credit record to good standing, with a clear plan and timeline in place to accomplish that.I can’t imagine getting here without the incredible help of Money Mentors, we’re very grateful.Thank you, Alex!

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Money Mentors Red Deer

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Anita Ewan

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I had the pleasure of working with Sharon Hyde at Money Mentors, and I can honestly say she is exceptional. From the very first interaction, Sharon was welcoming, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough. I have spent a lot of time meeting with people who call themselves financial experts and advisors, but I have never received the kind of clear information and thoughtful strategies that Sharon presented.She is patient, helpful, and genuinely supportive. As a mother and business owner, I deeply appreciate how she understands the complexities and busyness of life, and she approaches every appointment with empathy and understanding. Sharon does not just provide financial guidance, she makes you feel heard and cared for.I highly recommend Money Mentors to all Red Deer residents. This program is truly invaluable, and if you are fortunate enough to work with Sharon, you have struck gold.

Ashley Tel (Ash)

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Dennis Moore

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Yve was extremely helpful and professional and I was relieved to see a solution to my debt problem. I'm excited about the journey I'm about to embark on and becoming debt free for life. I encourage anyone who is feeling stressed about their debt to give Money Mentors a call. I'm so grateful. Thank you God for Money Mentors.

Rod Lowen

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Very pleased with the prompt response when reaching out and the professionalism that was provided. Very good information from a very compassionate person. Do not wait to reach out like I did. The info they provide is very time sensitive in regards to your financial dificulties.

Joshua Terrado

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Money Mentors provided me with a solution that was easier, far less stressful, and perfectly suited to my situation. Ms. Yve, was my counselor, and she was an amazing person to work with. She made sure all my questions were answered in a timely manner and was always there to check in on me, offering assistance whenever needed and ensuring I stayed on the right track. I highly recommend Money Mentors to anyone struggling with debt and looking for the best solution to manage their finances and ease the stress on their shoulders. Their counselors are truly amazing, their services is exceptional, and they offer a fantastic debt management program.

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Stef

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Yve was super helpful and gave some great insight and suggestions. Definitely appreciated!

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Yve is the best. Very knowledgeable but also very considerate and kind. Gave me numerous options regarding my debt as well as thr best option based on her expertise. Would recommend to everyone.

Justin Demapelis

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Just got financial advice from Yve and she was very helpful and understanding. I’m hopeful for the future to become debt free.Thanks, money mentors.

Sharona Hyde

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Amazing advice! Yve was so informative and helpful! Such a great experience with Yve!

Toni De Viet

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I actually dealt with Sherie in Edmonton. My first meeting with her was the best thing I ever did as she helped me feel comfortable in my quest to pay off 38000 dollars. No guilt or blame or feeling bad involved. 58 months later, I am debt free. Imagine that! Woohoo! I would strongly suggest that anyone who can if they owe, should go to Money Mentors. You'll feel great because you paid your debt off. Your credit is affected for 2 years rather than 6 and you will feel like you achieved a great thing.

Sarah M

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I think it's a good service but I don't like how they push certain services. I felt uncomfortable talking to the person about my financial concerns. I don't feel comfortable calling again

jon cory

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Money mentors literally gave me a better life. I was paying so much interest that I wasn't paying the debt down. I did that for years. They put me on an affordable plan and now I'm on a path to being debt free

Maryanne Raaflaub

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I thought Money Mentors was very informative, Linda made it quite easy to understand. I definitely recommend you go learn from them, I would definitely go back

Russ Goodwin

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Great program, easy to deal with and great support from their team. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get their financials in order.

Michelle Hagen

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Mentors are incredibly calming, reassuring and provide the tools for a clear path forward. The level of stress that's been lifted by getting our finances into perspective is worth its weight in gold. I cannot recommend them enough.

Gary McLeod

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They were very helpful with the process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs/wants help.

Toni Brezinski

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I booked my appointment 2 weeks in advance. I had an appointment with Yve Bouchie at 6 pm and she never showed up. I called, left a message and never heard back. Poor customer service.

Tyra Desjarlais

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I enjoyed the workshop with Linda. She is such a wonderful lady. I learned so much in the short time we had with her.

Lindsey Martin

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I highly recommend Linda Mak! Makes you feel like you're getting advice from a great friend. Thank you for coming and giving us a presentation. Will definitely recommend money mentors. Debt is stressful but Linda makes sure you know it doesn't have to be 👍

Vanessa Temple

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Yve was so supportive through my debt repayment journey. Money mentors was a great program. I found them when I was at my Lowest point and thought I was never going to get out of debt. After learning how to budget better, and sticking to my monthly payments I was able to be debt free in 4 years. It was A very proud moment and Yve was there at the end to congratulate me!

Carolyn Contant

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My councillor Yve Bouchie was very understanding and helpful with a recent concern I have. She made suggestions that are very helpful that I didn’t even realize could be done.

Michelle Derbyshire

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Yve is friendly and informative. She has facilitated several informational sessions for my clients and every time she instantly builds great rapport with the clients and provides valuable information. My clients are always very grateful to Yve for providing them Finacial guidance.I highly recommend Money Mentors in Red Deer for financial guidance.

Jill Baird

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I absolutely love Yve and her presentations! So much valuable information!! Thank you Money Mentors and Yve for supporting Career Leap and their clients.

Mitch Montgomery

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Eve was very helpful with her presentation. Definitely 5 stars worthy.

Falon Knight-Davies

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Money Mentors presentation was extremely informative. Yve did an amazing job at making the presentation interesting and interactive! Free financial counseling, education and information for anyone from kindergarten to retirement! Definitely recommend this service for anyone looking for help regarding money management! Thanks Yve!

Grace Campbell

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It was the best thing I ever did it help me get out of debt, and now I am on the right path, and even after my debt was paid off They still helped me and give me a lot of details to keep myself from going back into that situation.

Leah Thomson

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They will help and be there for you. Great great service. Love how they are kind and attentive.👍

Shan mitchell

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I just want to say thank you to the team at money mentor especially big shout out to Yve and helping me through this time of my financial debt. She is a wonderful person very understanding very helpful and for helping me through this time of my financial debt. She is a wonderful person very understanding very helpful and very knowledgeable. I definitely would highly recommend money mentor to anybody who is in need of help financially and to get out of debt again thank you guys are an awesome team.

Chanda Ashton

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Yve was very helpful and my appointment was very informative. There is no judgement and they have a lot of options to help. Everything is well explained.

Jade Brunes (Calamity Jade)

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I am so grateful that I reached out to Money Mentors, as suggested by a friend who had previously used their services. My counsellor (Yve) was so knowledgable and kind, and truly just wanted to provide me with helpful and useful information that pertained to my unique financial situation. I now have a plan moving forward that will work for me, and they will continue to support me in the future as well. I would highly recommend anyone having any sort of financial issues, to reach out and just get information. They are so helpful and it's free for your first consultation! Best decision I've made. Thanks again!

Selina B

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Yve was very knowledgeable and gave me the right recommendations for my personal situation. If you’re on the fence about talking to Money Mentors, just do it!I came out of the appointment feeling relieved to have a plan. She was non judgemental and a pleasure to speak with.

cent SIKES

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I had a very positive experience meeting with Yve. Financial issues can be very isolating or shameful - sometimes just having someone else to talk to, who knows the subject, can be just what you need to get the ball rolling.

Christa Vorra

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Our councillor Yve was extremely easy to talk to and we didn't feel like we were being judged about our financial mistakes. It was very much approached with a "what's past is past, let's move forward" attitude. And it gave us so much confidence to move on and make changes. The tools provided make everything really easy to track/understand. And I feel more than welcome to reach out with additional questions. Yve even scheduled a second appointment with us to make sure nothing got missed. Fantastic experience.

Angela Lindland

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My coach, Yve Bouchie was amazing! She was non judgmental, compassionate, and gave me really practical tools for a future debt-free life. It's embarrassing to admit you need help with your finances, but Money Mentors truly gives a hand up with their OPD (Orderly Payment of Debts) program when you need creditor relief.

Mark

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If you are struggling to pay off debt, this is a great company to guide you to financial success. I participated in the OPD program and was able to pay off $21,000 in debt in less than 5 years. The staff are very supportive and want you to succeed as much as you do. Thank you money mentors!

Tim Quesnel

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Always very informative attending a course at Red Deer Office. Yve is very interesting in her presentation of the information. Her knowledge of the presented course is excellent. She is very helpful. Will attend more in person courses. Thank you for offering these courses.

Liz Tena

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We reached out to Money mentors because we are struggling with debt and and I cannot recommend them enough. Yve was very knowledgeable and guide us towards making the right decisions. We are very happy with they mentorship and the best is that this is a free service.

Laura Bennett

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My husband and I just got home from the Tackle debt class in person and this class was fantastic. We received a ton of great information and had the most productive and connected conversation on the ride home. I cant wait to go to next months course. Yve was so knowledgable and helpful and I am very happy for the tools and the homework we get to do now to get us moving in the right direction and on the right track.Highly recommend to anyone who has ever wanted to learn more about their money.

Krista Fowler

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Money mentors is a great resource for money coaching, budgeting and debt management solutions!! I worked with Yve, she is absolutely amazing, always there when I had questions and I was never judged based on past mistake I had made with my finances. They are very professional, helpful, knowledgeable and respectful:)

Kolby Sinc

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I scheduled an in-person appointment so I could speak to a professional about credit cards and building a financial roadmap for my upcoming years as an adult. I had a great experience and I walked out feeling confident about the plan and I definitely recommend coming here for answers to any questions you may have. They also have great online courses and everything was free!

brooke v

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Great, professional service, and very helpful with our financial needs. I can’t wait to learn more on the financial aspect of things through their online programs and budgeting booklet etc. Thank you Yve for helping us out!

Lacey O'Brien

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My husband and I hit some rough times a few years ago. We lost our house, we lost our car and we could not afford to live. We are honest people who tried our best to work with every company and pay what we could... Then we found Money Mentors. This company were AMAZING to us. They worked with us when my husband got laid of due to Covid. They worked with us when I got pregnant and were ALWAYS there to offer options and a kind word when it was needed. We are completely debt free now! They took us from a lifetime of debt to paying it all off in a few short years and being able to male our credit great again. If you're struggling and feeling out of choices, I strongly urge you to at least give them a call. My husband and I went into their office suspiciously and came out of there feeling like the weight of the world was gone! Now we are debt free and we'll on our way to building up a VERY successful life for ourselves and our children. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Francis Boucher

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Having just finishing our OPD with the help of Money Mentors, just wanted to let people know that they were a great help. We never knew how we would deal with our debt but they made things easy for us. I would recommend anyone having financial issues to sit down and talk with them.

Shelly Rye

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Money Mentors helped us through a very difficult time financially for our family. Their advice and coaching have made all the difference in the world and I can't thank them enough!

Victoria Waisman Sangama

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Yve was very helpful in helping to prepare a budget even with complicated circumstances. She took the time necessary to look at all aspects, ask pertinent questions and give needed advice. She revisited the budget with us the following year and helped us make important changes after the COVID year.

Wanda Olson

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Wonderful people's. Compassionate and very helpful. Yve is amazing.

What is Balance to Brilliance?

Money Mentors has launched a new program, funded by a generous grant from Canadian Western Bank, designed specifically for solopreneurs and small business owners.

As a small business owner/solopreneur, you wear multiple hats, taking on every responsibility within your business. However, financial stress, time-consuming tasks, and a lack of support can create overwhelming challenges. Balance to Brilliance is here to provide the resources, coaching, and strategies you need to navigate these challenges and thrive.

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Receive tailored financial coaching designed to help you:

Separate your personal and business finances
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Through webinars and one-on-one coaching, you’ll gain valuable insights on:

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