We all love a good challenge. But can you challenge yourself to not buy anything but essentials for an entire year? That’s the latest social media trend - the ‘no buy challenge’. Rebecca Rowe, a decluttering expert, joins us to talk about the “challenge” and share her tips on getting started. Find out more on rebeccarowe.ca and connect on Instagram…

When it comes to financial planning many are choosing to go the do-it-yourself route. There are many apps out there and one of the betters ones is called Optiml. CEO Zac Davies joins us to explain how it works and its main features. Find out more at optiml.ca and connect on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit and LinkedIn.…

What are the ways to use economic tools to win at the “real” “game of life? Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin and author of Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work. She joins us to talk about these tools and what she covers in her book. Find all of Daryl’s links on Linktree.…

Chips, chocolate bars, soft drinks and a loan all at one store. iFinance is working with Circle K to offer personal loans at some store in Ontario. William Breton, Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, joins us to tell us how it will work. Connect with iFinance on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.…

How to navigate the ‘no buy challenge’. Decluttering expert Rebecca Rowe tells us what it’s all about and shares her tips for getting started. A partnership between iFinance and Circle K that lets you access personal loans from the convenience store. William Breton, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of iFinance, takes us through how it wor…

Supporting Canadians dealing with the affordability crisis and who are financially vulnerable is the goal of a new Resilient Futures initiative from Prosper Canada. To explain how it works, Galen Maclusky, Prosper Canada’s Director of Frontline Programs, joins us. Find out more at prospercanada.com and connect on X/Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.…

Your salary is obviously an important factor when looking for a job. But there are other things you might factor in like career growth, benefits and retirement savings programs. Amit Sonnilal, VP of Capital One Canada, joins us to discuss how to maximize your total package. Find out more at capitalone.ca and connect on Instagram and Facebook.…

You are buying a house, secured the down payment and ready to get going, however there are a number of other fees you need to consider when buying a new home. To tell us more about it and what homebuyers need to know we have Robert Saunders, CEO and co-founder of Ownright, joins us. Find out more at ownright.com and connect on X/Twitter. Connect wi…

A recent article in the Atlantic asserted that the US labour market is ‘frozen’. To explain this further and are we seeing this in Canada is Todd Hirsch. Todd is an economist and author and joins us. Find out more at toddhirsch.com and connect on LinkedIn.โดย Bruce Sellery

The hidden fees of buying a home. Robert Saunders, CEO and co-founder of Ownright, takes us through them. How to maximize your income beyond your base salary. Amit Sonnilal, VP of Capital One Canada, shares his tips for taking advantage of every dollar. Then, a look at a frozen labour market. Economist Todd Hirsch explains what it is and how it can…

We are joined by Reni Odetoyinbo, founder of Reni The Resource, to tell us what a ‘Sinking Fund’ is, how they work and why you should have one. Find out more at renitheresource.com and connect on Instagram, YouTube, X/Twitter and TikTok.โดย Bruce Sellery

Some entrepreneurs, often female entrepreneurs can get in their own way before they don’t feel like they can charge what their product or service is worth. Vanessa Bowen, Founder of Mint Worthy, wants to do something about that focusing on female entrepreneurs. Find out more on Instagram and Facebook.…

We speak to David Griffiths, CEO and Founder of Brothers Who Care, about their LEGUP Wealth initiative and how they’re helping BIPOC communities reach their financial goals. Find out more about Brothers Who Care on Instagram and connect with David on Instagram and LinkedIn.โดย Bruce Sellery

It’s time to by a used car and the process of going to dealerships, a used car lot, going through Autotrader or Kijiji is exhausting but what if you didn’t have to leave your house. Clutch is a used car company that allows you to buy, sell, or finance your next car one hundred percent online. Clutch CEO Dan Park joins us to talk about how it works.…

Buying or selling your car without having to leave the house through Clutch. Dan Park, CEO of Clutch, tells us how the online company works. Then, a new chapter for Mint Worthy. Vanessa Bowen tells us why she’s changing from personal finance coaching to helping women entrepreneurs. And, how to save for future expenses through sinking funds. Reni Od…

Divorce is complicated. Having to go through the process of getting a lawyer and splitting assets can be a challenge. But what if you and your partner own a business together? That’s where things can get complicated. Laura Paris, associate lawyer at Shulman & Partners LLP, joins us to take us through on what happens to your business when you are go…

If you’re struggling financially, it could also have an impact on your mental health. And, ignoring your mental health challenges may cost you. Olga Morawcynski, founder of Heal-3 and a mental wellbeing advocate, joins us to tell us about her journey and the relationship between money and mental health. Find out more at heal-3.com and on LinkedIn. …

It is difficult for new Canadians to build credit and TransUnion Canada recently introduced a tool that can help improve credit access for new and younger Canadians. Juan Sebastian D’Achiardi, the regional vice-president, joins us to tell us how it works and what lenders need to know. Find out more on LinkedIn and Instagram.…

We talk a lot about teaching people how to get a handle on their money and one person has written a book specifically targeting teens. Shannon Lee Simmons, certified financial planner, chartered investment manager, life coach and author, joins us to take us through her latest book called Making Bank. Connect on Instagram with Shannon and the New Sc…

A personal finance book for teenagers. Shannon Lee Simmons, certified financial planner, chartered investment manager, life coach and author, takes us through Making Bank: Money Skills for Real Life. Then, the financial cost of ignoring burnout. Olga Morawcynski, founder of Heal-3 and a mental wellbeing advocate, tells us about her journey. And, ho…

Spring is in the air and so it is time to do some financial spring cleaning. Lesley-Anne Scorgie, personal finance columnist and founder of MeVest, joins us to talk about her P-U-R-G-E system to spring clean your finances and help you make some extra cash. Find out more at mevest.ca and connect on Facebook, Instagram and X.…

Financial planning can differ for everyone depending on their situation. For some who live in rural areas and may even own a farm, there are several considerations they have to make when it comes to their personal finances. Marissa Epp, a farm finance specialist and owner of Epp Financial, joins us to breakdown how personal finance is for those liv…

Many people dream of traveling the world. But it does come at a cost, especially when it comes to finding accommodation. One option people have been considering is house-sitting. Angela Laws, head of public relations and charity partnerships at TrustedHousesitters, join us to tell us more about it and how it works. Find out more at trustedhousesitt…

Some people chose to reflect their values in the way they shop. But does consumer activism actually make a difference? Lindsey Stanberry, founder of The Purse, joins us to talk about the article she wrote about consumer activism. Find out more at The Purse and connect on Instagram.โดย Bruce Sellery

Is consumer activism a lost cause? Lindsey Stanberry, founder of The Purse, reflects on her own consumer decisions and considers if they make a difference. Then, how to earn some extra cash with a “financial spring cleaning”. Lesley-Anne Scorgie, personal finance columnist and founder of MeVest, tells us about her P-U-R-G-E system. And, house-sitti…

If you have ever dreamed of retiring abroad but know this decision comes with a number of financial considerations. Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi, joins us to talk about how they help people find their new home abroad. Connect on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.โดย Bruce Sellery

How does it work if you need to file for consumer proposal or bankruptcy while going through a divorce. Wesley Cowan, senior vice president and licensed insolvency trustee for MNP, joins us to take us through how joint debt is handled in insolvency. Find out more at mnpdebt.ca and connect with Wesley here at MNP and on LinkedIn.…

Can Hip Hop and Finance mix together? Well Drew Boyer, certified financial planner, feels that it can and even wrote a book to show it. Drew joins us to take us through his book, HIP HOP X FINANCE: Become a Finance Gangster, Get Off Debt Row and Stack Your Cash Flow. Find out more at hiphopxfinance.com and connect on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram…

The Registered Education Savings Plan is a home run when it comes to savin g for your kids education. There are various ways to set up an RESP and we have Andrew Lo, CEO of Embark, joins us to talk about how they go about it. Connect with Embark on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.โดย Bruce Sellery

Retiring abroad. Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi, takes us through the financial considerations people have to make before spending retirement in a new country. Then, saving for your child’s education during times of economic uncertainty. Andrew Lo, CEO of Embark, helps us navigate those financial challenges. And, going through a divorce when yo…

It’s one thing to manage your debit when you are working but what about after you have lost your job. Randolph Taylor, accredited financial counsellor with Credit Canada, joins us to share his tips on what to do if this happens. Connect with Credit Canada on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.โดย Bruce Sellery

If you are in debt, it can have an impact on your career, especially true if you have to declare bankruptcy or file a consumer proposal. How do you handle these situations if you’re currently employed or looking for a job? Rob Kilner, a licensed insolvency trustee at Spergel, joins us to take us through that process. Connect with Spergel on Instagr…

More people these days use personal finance apps and tools to help them budget their money and plan for the future. One such tool is called PocketSmith, which helps forecasting future bank balances. Jason Leong, CEO and co-founder, joins us to tell us how it works. Connect with PocketSmith on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.…

Mortgage renewals can be a challenge when it comes to finding the best product, lender and term especially during a period of economic uncertainty. Rob McLister, an interest rate analyst and mortgage strategist, joins us to go over the mortgage planning acronym he coined called I.D.E.A.S. and tell us what it is all about. Find out more at mortgagel…

Navigating your mortgage renewal during times of economic uncertainty. Rob McLister, interest rate analyst and mortgage strategist tells us about the mortgage planning acronym he coined called I.D.E.A.S. Next, a budgeting tool called PocketSmith. CEO and co-founder Jason Leong tells us how the cash flow forecasting features works. Then, a focus on …

If you’re about to retire - you’re about to enter a brand new chapter in life. And it’s not always easy. Scott Armstrong, CEO of Mind Switch and author of Retire & Aspire, joins us to talk more about his book and how Mind Switch helps people transition into this new stage Connect on Facebook, X and Instagram.…

We talk a lot about teaching kids about money and financial literacy but not so much about being generous and charitable. John Bromley, CEO and founder of Charitable Impact, joins us to talk about a tool they created called Charitable Allowance that helps kids and teens practice generosity. Find out more at charitableimpact.com and connect on Linke…

Prosper Canada has created a “lump sum payment toolkit” in anticipation of a significant settlement for First Nations Communities. It is called the “First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle” Settlement. Carrie Wong, Learning and Training Senior Manager, joins us to tell us more about the toolkit. Connect with Prosper Canada on…

There are a number of interesting and odd Exchange Traded Funds out there and we found one that is truly out of this world. Chief Executive Matthew Tuttle, Chief Executive of Tuttle Capital, is here to explain the motivation behind their new ETF that invests in companies with potential links to alien technology and the potential risks. Find out mor…

An ETF that invests in companies with potential links to alien technologies. Matthew Tuttle, CEO of Tuttle Capital, tells us about investing in UFOs. Then, teaching kids about giving. John Bromley, CEO and founder of Charitable Impact, tells us about a new tool called Charitable Allowance. And, changing the way you think about retirement. Scott Arm…

There are many initiatives that focus on increasing financial well-being in Canada an each bringing a different spin on how best to help people get a better handle on their money. Millie Acuna, manager at SEED Winnipeg, joins us talk about how their non-profit is working to improve financial wellbeing in Manitoba. Connect with Millie on LinkedIn.…

Making a return on an online purchase can be a pain for the customer but it is also a pain for the company. Some companies and now offering “returnless refunds” to save you time and money. Kyle James, founder of Rather-Be-Shopping.com, joins us to talk about what this is. Find out more at rather-be-shopping.com and connect on Facebook and Instagram…

The old adage goes make money and have no worries but that is definitely not true. You could be a lawyer making big money, but you could have a tough time managing cash flow. Jefferey Lamont, founder and president of Lamont Wealth Strategies, joins us to talk about how they help lawyers with wealth management including cash flow. Connect on X and I…

If you are a millennial, you may look at investing different then previous generations. Mark McGrath, financial planner an associate portfolio manager at PWL Capital Inc., joins us to talk about his book, Wealthier: The Investing Field Guide for Canadian Millennials and how millennial’s look at investing for the future. Find out more at pwlcapital.…

Calling all millennials. Financial planner Mark McGrath co-wrote a personal finance book specifically for you. It’s called Wealthier: The Investing Field Guide for Canadian Millennials. He joins us to take us through it. Then, why retailers are offering “returnless refunds”. Kyle James, founder of Rather-Be-Shopping.com, explains. And, wealth manag…

Completing a consumer proposal or filing for bankruptcy has a number of components to it. Sure, there are “numbers” of it. How much is owing, what’s the impact on the credit score, and all that. But there is also the “emotion” of it, before, during and afterward. Joshua Harris, licensed insolvency trustee and partner at Harris & Partners, joins us …

Gambling is a hobby as old as time and recently there has been a huge focus on sports gambling with new online betting apps. But now you can wager on ‘events’, like elections. Predication markets let you bet on future events and try to make a profit. David Tyler, CEO of Outlier Technology Limited, joins us to talk about Polymarket, one of the ways …

There are a lot of regulated, trustworthy professionals out there to help you with your debt. Then there are those who are neither of those things. The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy has plans to crack down on this problem. Elisabeth Lang, Superintendent of Bankruptcy, joins us to tell us more about how there are addressing this issue. …

Tackling predatory debt advisors. Superintendent of Bankruptcy Elisabeth Lang tells us more about what her office is doing to address this problem. Then, betting on future events. David Tyler, CEO of Outlier Technology Inc., is here to tell us about prediction markets like Polymarket and explain how they work. Plus, the emotional dynamics of filing…

There is about to be a transfer of wealth never seen before between boomer parents and their millennial children. but a new study from Vanguard suggests that it may not help you meet your financial goals as expectations might not match reality. Mario Cianfarani, Head of Sales and Distribution for Vanguard Investment Canada, joins us to take us thro…