News Article: Reality checks key to financial success

As a veteran staffer at Windsor's Financial Fitness and credit counselling office, Pauline Laforet has lost count of the tearful clients she's consoled and the sighs of relief from others who have battled their way back into the black.

The difference between success and defeat usually lies in their attitude, she says. It has to do with facing reality and being at peace with their financial decisions, not necessarily accumulating a lot of money.