Learn How to Become a Confident Investor

A Simple, Step-by-Step Program for Women - Using an Evidence-Based Approach

Build a Nest Egg, Create Financial Security, and Enjoy Better Options for Your Future…

… Without Guesswork or Fear.

Investing Made Simple is the A-to-Z program designed by a Canadian woman, for women, to help you learn:

What to do with your dollars, and
How to create a healthy financial future for yourself

… using plain English and a simple, research-based approach.

Go from being:

⭕ intimidated by investing;

⭕ overwhelmed by all the jargon;

⭕ and frustrated by savings that aren’t doing much for you;

To having:

✅ a growing, evidence-based portfolio;

✅ guidance and structure to keep you moving forward;

✅ and a community of support.

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Does any of this sound familiar?

Investing scares you. It all seems so risky and complex. All that jargon - it's hard to make sense of it all. And you've worked so hard for your money that the last thing you want to do is lose it in the markets.
You've been playing it safe, putting your money into "secure" investments like GICs and savings accounts, even though they pay next to nothing in interest. You see your money growing at a snail's pace, which won't build the security you need fast enough; but the other option - putting it in the stock market - feels like gambling.
You're not sure who to trust because there is so much conflicting advice out there. What's real?
You've got a financial advisor making decisions about your investments, but you don't really understand what they're buying with your money and how those investments work. When they talk, you nod your head because you're afraid of looking dumb. What you DO know, though, is that your money doesn't seem to be growing much, despite all the hard-earned money you've contributed over the years.
You're worried that it's too late for you. At your age, is a healthy nest egg and a comfortable retirement even possible?
The whole topic stresses you out. Will you have enough money for the comfortable future you want? Will you be fully protected if life happens? When you allow yourself to think about it, it worries you.

The Problem Isn't You

You spent years going to school.

You learned how to:

dissect a frog (gross)
identify the capitals of each province (so useful)
and calculate the area of a parallelogram (“That’ll come in handy,” said no on EVER)

But you were never taught how to invest your money and build wealth.

And yet, wealth is what gives you options in life - something that's critical for women.

Your parents didn’t teach you how to invest either because nobody taught them.

And so the cycle continues…

… until you put a stop to it – today.

Here’s a secret:

Investing effectively isn’t just for a select few with great math skills and specialized degrees.

You can become a successful investor with a growing nest egg, too.

All you need is an understanding of how investing works, a simple, proven system to follow, guidance when you have questions, and a community of support to cheer you on as you learn.

Imagine if you could...

Know what to buy

You understand how the system works and what you need. You've determined the right approach, and investments, for you.

Understand your investments

When you look at your statements, you know exactly what's on them. They no longer appear to be written in a foreign language.

Be excited about the future

You feel confident and powerful watching your portfolio grow. Plus, you're saving thousands of dollars by making savvy choices.

If you're thinking, "I want that!" and you're ready to make your money work a lot harder for you, you're in the right place.

Introducing the Investing Made Simple Program

The IMS Program will Transform Your Finances and it's opening again in February of 2025.

Get on the waitlist so you don't miss out when the doors open.

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What's in the Program?

The Investing Made Simple Program helps you become a confident investor through a pre-recorded, online course and along with 12 months of coaching for guidance, Q&A, accountability, and support.

The course is broken down into 10 Modules.

Here's what you'll learn:

Module 1: Mindset and Goals ⭐

How your past experiences have shaped your beliefs about investing and how to create a healthy money mindset to set you up for success and prevent self-sabotaging behaviors.

Module 2: Terminology, Types, and Taxation 🗂️

What all those terms mean, the account options you have, and what research tells us about the pros and cons of each.

Module 3: Risk and Returns 📈

What risk is, how it relates to the performance of your portfolio, and how to manage it based on your highest, best interests.

Module 4: Research Results 🔍

What research tells us about what works, what doesn't, and what to avoid. You'll eliminate guesswork from all future investing decisions.

Module 5: Your Profile 👤

What your risk profile is as an investor, the best fit for your situation, and what you need to do to meet your goals. This will help you determine the best investing approach for you.

Module 6: Where to Buy Investments and What to Buy 🟢

What your options are when it comes to which funds to buy, their pros and cons, and where to buy them.

Module 7: Investing Steps and Processes ⚙️

How to set up your investment accounts, the step-by-step process involved in buying funds, and how to maintain your portfolio. You'll get screen shots from my portfolio.

Module 8: Investment Advisors 🧩

What investment advisors do, how they're paid, and what to look for if you choose to work with one. You'll also have a list of questions to ask should you choose to go this route.

Module 9: The Psychology of Investing 🧠

How psychological biases can affect your decision-making and harm your results. You'll understand why so many investors lose money in the markets - and what not to do.

Module 10: Your Investing Blueprint and Action Plan 🎯

What your plan is and the steps you need to take to create your portfolio. You'll also have an accountability system in place to keep you on track.

Here's what you'll get when you enroll:

An evidence-based Investing framework so that you know exactly how to get started, create, and maintain an investment portfolio that will help you build the life you want.
How-to videos with screenshots inside my own portfolio to help you see the steps you need to take
Tools to deepen your learning and speed up your results
A clear roadmap, with support, to effectively grow your nest egg and create great options for yourself. Get to your favorite destination - peace of mind! - as quickly as possible.
A community of women who are learning and growing right along with you.
A safe no shame, no blame, no judgment space in which to ask all your questions.

Meet Your Guide

Hi, I’m Doris Belland.

I’m a financial literacy educator and money coach for women. I’ve helped hundreds of women move past their fear of investing to finally build wealth in a simple, systematic way – regardless of their background or skills.

I created the Investing Made Simple Program to cut through the jargon, present what really works based on research, and provide you with the support you need…

… so that you, too, can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re financially secure.

In my early thirties, I was widowed and left with $400,000 of debt, which I paid off in two years.

I’ve since built a multi-seven figure investment portfolio using my skills as a trained researcher and an evidence-based approach.

Here’s what I know to be true:

I doesn’t matter who you are, what you know, or what your current situation is. You can become a successful investor and build a strong portfolio.

I'll show you how.

What former students are saying about the course...

It increased my confidence 10,000%

"Before taking the course, I truly felt that investing was something that required an expert outsider to do. I didn’t understand it. I felt intimidated by it and I avoided having meetings with our ‘financial planner’ or even looking at statements.

Thanks to the course, I got myself all set up with a [discount brokerage] account and I started investing!! The information from the course is, like the other financial information that Doris provides, an absolute lifeline. It increased my confidence 10,000%. It completely changed how I think about investing and my confidence in doing it.

Now I know how to make much better decisions!

- Ann P., Federal employee

I'm talking about investing with confidence

"A couple guys in my department were having a hallway talk about investing this week... It's all so layered, the guys support the guys and so on. Anyways, I jumped right in, contributed, discussed, debated with total confidence as a result of what I learned in Investing Made Simple. Realized I probably knew as much or more. Was an AWESOME experience.

I've also taken back control of all my investments for my former management company, saving thousands of dollars every year in the process."

- Ann R., Physician

I increased my net worth over $150,000

"Participating in the Investing Made Simple Course helped strengthen what I did know and provided me with tools that I didn't know about to start investing on my own.

Because of the easy-to-learn skills Doris gave me, I have managed to increase my net worth over $100,000 in a 9-month period of time, over $150,000 in a 28-month period of time.

Doris set me free to earn more, gain financial confidence, and increase my net worth. I am beyond grateful."

- Jacquie B., Mortgage Professional

It makes me feel powerful!

"The power that I feel understanding even a little bit of this stuff is almost intoxicating!

In the past, I went to my investment appointments and I really just pretended to understand. It made me feel dumb, insecure, and inadequate. BUT, now I'm getting it. I feel confident moving forward on my own.

Now that I've been doing it for over six months, each time I am in there and adding new funds, I get a thrill knowing that I understand what I am doing. It makes me feel powerful!!!
And I'm saving more than $7,000 per year."

- Janette N., Self-employed

Try Investing Made Simple risk-free if one of the following resonates with you

✨ You want to *finally* deal with that stack of investment statements you’ve been avoiding. You want to understand the investments you have and feel confident about them.

✨ You’ve tried investing in the past, but it didn’t work out well and you’re afraid the same thing is going to happen – again.

✨ You’ve heard of other women doing well with investing and you want that for yourself, too. But you want to be sure that you’re doing it right and not just blindly copying someone else’s approach.

✨ You’re excited about the idea of having a research-based, step-by-step system to guide you. You feel a sense of optimism and belief, even if you don’t yet know how that’s possible for you.

✨ You feel confident knowing you have a risk-free period to test it the program.

It’s simple. Either you do the work and create an evidence-based investment system … or you reach out to me and ask me to hit undo on this whole “learn to invest” experiment. No risk.

Student Success Stories

This could be you …

Masha N.

"I came to the course without debt and thought I *just* needed investment help, but what I learned in terms of systems affected and strengthened all aspects of my finances."

Penny M.

"Thanks to the IMS Program, I was able to organize our numbers to know EXACTLY how much we need to “retire” in a manner that we have become accustomed to. We still have several years and steps to go, but we have a plan in place that will make it happen! "

Maria N.

"Thanks to the IMS course and Doris's coaching, I was able to understand my existing investments and realize they weren't serving me. I moved my investments, increased my TFSA and RRSP contributions to max out these accounts and upped my pension matching contribution plan at work.

I'm feeling way more competent, confident, and in control of our money - with a plan in place."

Eva S.

"The course has given me confidence to pursue investments. My husband and I are now moving forward with retirement confidently.

This year, when I make my next transfer into my discount brokerage account, my investments will tip over from being valued at 5 figures, to 6 figures. And by the end of the year, my net deposits will surpass 6 figures.

This is a huge milestone for me."

Lillian T.

"Doris's values based approach in the IMS Program is really on my mind as I stare at bank accounts that now have 6 figures in them.

Such a change from a decade ago, when I sold my last business and faced the bank account with multiple 6 figures....but with very little idea on how to put them to work in my best and aligned interests.....and so they got spent....

Not this time!! Now I know what to do with my money."

Rebecca M.

"When I first took the IMS Course, I was facing a difficult situation. Between all the expenses of divorcing, establishing a new house and paying child support(!), I found that I was just keeping my head above water financially.

I had $200k languishing in an open margin Questrade account going nowhere. I had trusted my ex with our investments (big mistake) and this account was losing money year after year.

After taking the course, I decided to take matters into my own hands and sold off my (crappy) stocks and used the proceeds to pay off my house.

I'm now living mortgage free and starting to build my savings and investments again. (Yay!)

Taking ownership of my investments and making my own decisions has been a major win for me."

Nancy M.

"Before doing the IMS Program, I had almost $30K of unused RRSP room. While I consistently contributed to my funds monthly, I figured it would take a lottery winning to make up that difference.

Since changing things up financially - thanks to Doris's coaching - I see in my Notice of Assessment that my contribution room for this year is more than $12,000.

I put money biweekly into my discount brokerage account. I can max out my RRSP this year without changing anything and the extra contributions can be used towards my Home Buyer repayments.

I'm stunned and pleased. Something that seemed like such a big number less than 2 years ago has been whittled down. I'm really happy with myself and my progress."

"Is it Too Late for Me?"

If you're worried that it's too late for you, you're not alone.

I hear this concern from women of every age, whether they 34, 48, or 63.

The reality is that people are living longer than ever before.

In Canada, the average life expectancy for men and women was 80 and 84, respectively, in mid-2020.

Even if you’re 60 today, you might live another 20 to 30+ years, depending on your health and genetics.

Your money needs to last that long!

Any way you look at it, that’s a long time.

Just imagine what you could do in two or more decades if you invest your dollars today?

It’s certainly a lot of time for your money to be working hard for you.

The very best time to start investing is the moment you become an adult.

The next best time, for most people who missed that chance - which is the majority of us - is today.

Don’t wait another moment to get going.

What if you don’t take the program?

If you don’t learn how to grow your money using a proven, evidence-based approach…

… what will your life look like in twelve months?

… in ten years?

… thirty years?

If you keep taking the same approach today, you’ll get the same results tomorrow.

Hope won’t get you a financially secure future with the freedom to enjoy a good life.

You need a plan, a proven system, and support.

Here’s one last thing to consider:

The brutal truth is that time is a key factor in investing.

The longer your money has to work for you, the more you can benefit from compounding, which is a powerful force in investing.

Every year that your money isn’t working hard for you, the cost to you goes up.

Ten years from now, you don’t want to look back with regret wishing you had figured out investing all those years ago.

You deserve so much better than that.

You deserve to live a good life, to be financially protected, and to enjoy a fun, worry-free retirement.

I can’t wait to meet you and show you how to transform your life inside the Investing Made Simple Program...

... and to welcome you into our all-women+ community. It's an amazing, safe space in which to grow.

I hope to see you on the inside.

All my best,

Doris

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