How many times have you changed your password in the name of cybersecurity. Well new technology and biometrics could make passwords a distant memory. Amisha Parikh, VP of Product Strategy, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions at Mastercard, joins us to explain how biometrics work. Connect with Amisha on LinkedIn.…

You may love money but does money love you? According to Julia Carson it is possible. Julia who is a financial advisor and founder of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group joins us to take us through her book, ‘Money Loves You’ and shares some tips for improving your relationship with your finances. Connect with Julia on Facebook, X, Instagram,…

When it comes to productivity Canada lags behind other G7 countries. And a large cause to that problem is because we are not investing. Zita Cobb, former tech sector CEO of Shorefast and an innkeeper at Fogo Island Inn, joins us tell us how she thinks we can solve this issue. Find out more about Shorefast and connect on LinkedIn and Instagram.…

Canada has an investment problem, and that is holding back economic prosperity. Zita Cobb, former tech CFO, founder of Shorefast and the innkeeper at Fogo Island Inn, tells us what she thinks can be done to overcome these challenges. Then, new technology to fight cybercrime. Amisha Parikh, VP of Product Strategy, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions at…

Investing in real estate on your own can be very expensive but now there is a platform that allows people to invest in real estate across Canada and the United States at any amount. Stephen Jagger, co-founder of Addy, joins us to tell us how it works. Connect with Addy on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter. Connect with Stephen on X/Twitter.…

Michele Cagan, certified public accountant and author of ‘Stock Market 101, joins us to talk about the importance of constantly refreshing the main concepts of the stock market so young people can know when the ‘entry point’ is to start investing for their future. Find out more at michelecagancpa.com and connect on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitte…

Over the last 20 years the focus has been reducing household debt that would be the best for Canadians but now there is a different perspective of letting individuals take on more debt to address the affordability crisis. Jean Marc Ah-Sen joins us to talk about it. Connect with Marc on Instagram.Di Bruce Sellery

While it should be easy to switch banks for some reason most Canadians stick with the bank that they started with, regardless of the quality of the relationship. Lesley-Anne Scorgie, founder of MeVest, joins us to give us the insight on hard it is to switch banks and what steps do you need to do if you are considering breaking up with your bank. Fi…

You didn’t promise to stay with your bank until “death do us part”. But how do you navigate the switching? Lesley-Anne Scorgie, personal finance columnist and president at MeVest shares her tips. Then, a contradictory solution to solving the affordability crisis - allowing people to take on more debt. Canadian writer Jean Marc Ah-Sen tells us more.…

We are joined by Julia Chung, president of the Financial Planning Association of Canada, to talk about the different kinds of financial planners and mainly an ‘advice-only financial planner’. Julia fills us in on how it works and how to know if this option is right for you. Find out more at springplans.ca and connect on X/Twitter, Facebook and Inst…

One of the best ways to advocate for financial equality and improving women’s status is by better voting. We are joined by Janine Rogan, author of ‘The Pink Tax: Diminishing a Financial System Designed to Keep Women Broke’, to take a deeper look at how voting and policy changes is needed to make a real impact. Find out more at pinktaxbook.com and t…

With the influx of the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ options popping up at the checkout of your favourite online store. This will allow you to pay for purchases in installments. One study looked at the pros and cons of this service. We take you through the financial health effects users may experience with Ed deHaan, professor at the Standford School of Bus…

It can be difficult to navigate all the changes that come with having an aging adult in your life. Do they need to go to assisted care, or who will be your power of attorney. These are conversations we need to have. Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, wrote a book to help you have these conversations. She joins us to share her tips. Connect with La…

Family dynamics can be tricky at the best of times. But as our parents grow older there can be new challenges for kids to face. Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, takes us through her new book Let’s Talk About Aging Parents. Then, a study that looks at the financial health impacts of using “Buy Now, Pay Later” when making purchases online. Co-auth…

We all know the importance of financial literacy and how important it is for kids to have this knowledge but most of the time it is left up to the parents and not teachers. Tim Ranzetta, co-founder of Next Gen Personal Finance, joins us to talk about their mission that every high school student in the U.S. would have to take a one-semester course i…

Whose responsibility is who’s in your household? We have Eve Rodsky join us to talk about the method she come up with called the ‘Fair Play Method’ which has turned into a book and a card game. Eve joins us to take us through how this method helps couples address the issue of who does what at home. Connect on Instagram and Facebook.…

Self-esteem and money can go hand in hand according to Aja Evans, a financial therapist and coach. Aja joins us to talk about how self-esteem can impact a person's relationship with their finances and spending habits. Connect with Aja on Instagram.Di Bruce Sellery

Your first thought of investing in real estate is buying an income property. But what if you don’t want to deal with leaky faucets or tenants. Get into the real estate game by working with a private equity firm so you don’t have to deal with all that. We speak to Greybrook CEO, Sasha Cucuz, about how they invest on behalf of investors in large-scal…

How to balance household tasks with a partner. Author Eve Rodsky takes us through The Fair Play Method. Then, a goal to have all graduating high school students in the U.S. take a personal finance course. Tim Ranzetta from Next Gen Personal Finance tells us about Mission 2030. And, what your self esteem has to do with your money habits. Financial t…

Talking about money with your peers can be uncomfortable especially when it comes to their salary. We are joined by Canadian Millennial Money Expert and financial counsellor Jessica Moorhouse to talk about the importance and challenges around transparency. Connect with Jessica on Instagram.Di Bruce Sellery

Victims of human trafficking are impacted in many ways including becoming burdened with debt. Victim Services Toronto provides informed support and advocacy for those affected including running a program called Reclaim, which helps those that have been impacted financially. Carly Kalish, executive director at Victim Services Toronto, joins us to te…

We are joined by the founder and CEO of Bloom, Ben McCabe to talk about reverse mortgages and how it works. Find out more at bloomfin.ca and connect on LinkedIn and X/Twitter.Di Bruce Sellery

Have you ever thought about just asking for a raise, a lower mortgage rate, or a better deal on that new car but the challenge is how you start that conversation. Author Matt Shulz, joins us to talk about his book, Ask Questions, Save Money, Make More and he outlines a number of scenarios to help you save money by just asking. Find out more at matt…

How to negotiate to help you save money. Matt Schulz, personal finance author, educator and speaker, takes us through it in his book Ask Questions, Save Money, Make More. And why salary transparency can be both important and challenging. Canadian Millennial Money expert Jessica Moorhouse explains. Then, a company called Bloom that offers Canadians …

The world of commerce is changing and in a recent report, Mastercard, found that there are three emerging tech trends that are expected to reshape a number of sectors. Darrell MacMullin, SVP Product and Solutions at Mastercard in Canada, join us to go over what these emerging trends are.Di Bruce Sellery

We talk to Kevin Caspersz, Managing Partner at Caspersz Chegini LLP, about forensics in the context of accounting and divorce. Find out more at ccfamilylaw.ca and connect on LinkedIn.Di Bruce Sellery

Raising a child is expensive in both needs and wants. As a parent we sometimes feel pressure to spend money on things like toys, birthday parties and family vacations. But all of that can add up. We have Anita Bruinsma, financial coach with Clarity Personal Finance, she give us five tips on how we can cut costs while also making sure you are purcha…

While we may complain about banks for many reasons they do play an important role in our community. In the United States, some banks have a different role. Lynette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach, personal finance expert, speaker, author, join us to share the importance of a black-owned bank and the history. Connect with Lynette on Facebook, Instagra…

Money saving tips when making purchases for your kids. Anita Bruinsma from Clarity Personal Finance, shares how to spend in more meaningful ways. And, divorce and forensic accounting. Kevin Caspersz, Managing Partner at Caspersz Chegini LLP, tells us how it works and when you might want to explore this option. Then, the best Black-owned banks. Lynn…

Fraudsters are becoming more and more sophisticated and it seems across generations fall victim to these scams. So to bring more awareness to Canadians on how to stay safe online, HomeEquity Bank has developed an online quiz for people to test their ‘sca sense’. Vivian Gauci, Senior Vice President and CMO at HomeEquity Bank, joins us for more on ho…

We talk to Clint Davis, CEO of Cedar Leaf Capital, about how they are the first Indigenous-owned investment dealer in Canada created through an agreement between Scotiabank, two Indigenous owned corporations and a First Nation. He joins us to tell us more about the significance of this partnership. Connect with Clint on LinkedIn, Facebook and X/Twi…

There are so many budgeting apps out there that makes a choice for one difficult. One app out there is called Wilbur and it is developed in Canada for Canadians. To take us through how it works we are joined by CEO Mike Rodenburgh. Find out more at wilburbudget.com and connect on Instagram and X/Twitter. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn.…

The app, Too Good To Go is hoping to address the problem of unsold food from restaurants or grocery stores by allowing businesses to sell their surplus to customers at a discounted price. To tell us more about how it work Sarah Soteroff, Senior PR Manager at To Good To Go, joins us. Find out more at toogoodtogo.com and connect on Instagram and X/Tw…

Saving money while reducing food waste. Sarah Soteroff tells us about the app Too Good To Go and how it works. Then, testing your ‘scam sense’. Vivianne Gauci from HomeEquity Bank tells us about their online quiz that hopes to bring more awareness about fraud. And, the first Indigenous-owned investment dealer in Canada. It’s called Cedar Leaf Capit…

When you finally talk about money with your partner and you find out that one is a spendthrift and one is a tightwad, what do you do. Behavioural scientist, Scott Rick’s new book – ‘Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships’ may be the book for you. Rick joins us to take us through the book. Find out more at s…

The rent or buy has been a question for decades and even more so now with both housing costs and renting costs going through the roof could ‘rentership’ be the best thing. Adrian Rocca, CEO of Fitzrovia, strongly believes that rentership is the future. He joins us to talk about renting vs buying and what innovation is occurring. Connect on Instagra…

Getting financial literacy is important for everyone but sometimes there are barriers to accessing the tools and resources needed to learn about money. BMO Smart Progress is an interactive learning platform which has recently expanded to include a new website with curated learning modules for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities in Canada. T…

With the many dating apps out this one might be the most interesting. It’s called ‘SCORE’ and it includes your credit score. It’s from the financial platform ‘Neon Money Club’ and co-founder Luke Bailey joins us to tell us how it works. Connect on with Luke on Instagram. Find out more about Neon Money Club at joinneon.com and connect on Instagram a…

Online dating is an ever changing game. In addition to nice photos, one dating app is asking for your credit score before you can swipe right. Luke Bailey from Neon Money Club tells us about SCORE. Then, what to do if you and your partner have different spending habits. Behavioural scientist Scott Rick takes us through his book Tightwads and Spendt…

While there are lots of resources for new Canadians including finding a place to live, getting access to credit, and finding a job. One thing that may be hard to find is culture. Daniel Bernhard, CEO of The Institute for Canadian Citizenship, joins us to talk about their app called the Canoo Access Pass for new Canadian Citizens and what is availab…

You can tell a lot about someone from digging into their handbag. Now you might know more about other with the ‘In Your Purse; series from writer Lindsey Stanberry. She joins us to talk more about her series. Find out more at The Purse and connect with Linsdey on Instagram.Di Bruce Sellery

The economy right is different for your adult children then it was for you when you were leaving the nest and becoming financially independent. You may feel inclined to help them with bills or other financial obligations and by doing so you are becoming a ‘snowplow parent’. Teresa J.W. Bailey, a Senior Wealth Financial Strategist at Waddell & Assoc…

Helping your children avoid financial challenges. There are pros and cons to being a “Snow Plow Parent” says Teresa J.W. Bailey, certified financial planner and Senior Wealth Strategist at Waddell & Associates. Then, using improv to become a better leader. Tracy Shea-Porter, CEO and Co-Founder of Yes Unlimited, takes us through her book The "Yes, A…

We have Tracy Shea-Porter, CEO and co-founder of Yes Unlimited, join us to talk about her book ‘Yes, And Business Evolution: Improv Skills for Leadership and Life’ and how to put it into practice. Find out more at yesunlimited.ca and connect on LinkedIn.Di Bruce Sellery

It really helps to know and understand how the brain works when it comes to money. Now financial advisors have a new resource from BEworks, a course to help give financial advisors insight to help them strengthen their relationships with clients. We have behavioural scientist with BEworks, Michelle Hilscher, to take us through the course. Connect w…

There are many options when it comes to paying off your debt if you are struggling. Non-profit credit counsellors offer a debt consolidation program, licensed insolvency trustees offer a consumer proposal and bankruptcy filing and those will be the focus. We have Shelley Koehli, a licensed insolvency trustee with Harris & Partners, join us to take …

With so many people pursuing side hustles these days it works really well for the employees but how does it work for the employer. We have Wilma Reyes and Kevin Kliman, both from Humi, to give us the employee/employer view. Connect with Humi on Twitter/X and Facebook.Di Bruce Sellery

Entrepreneurship doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to start from nothing, you can start from something. Scott Stirrett, CEO of Venture for Canada, joins us to talk about entrepreneurship through acquisition. Find out more at scottstirrett.com and connect on Twitter/X and LinkedIn.Di Bruce Sellery

Some entrepreneurs build something from scratch. But another pay is to buy a business, something called “entrepreneurship through acquisition”. Venture for Canada’s Scott Stirrett takes us through how it works. Then, a boss who supports your side gig. Kevin Kliman and Wilma Reyes from Humi tell us about the benefits of letting your employees pursue…

We have seen how high inflation is impacting our day to day lives and how it affects everything from buying groceries to buying a car. And when it comes to cars there are a number of expenses that should be taken into consideration. Matt Hands, VP of Insurance for ratehub.ca, joins us to break down how much does it cost on average to own a car in C…