Episodes
March 23, 2017
099 Listener Series - How to Budget for a Roadtrip Across America
Podcast listener TJ Pridonoff shares with me how he saved up enough to do a roadtrip across America (and quit his job to do it). He proves that you don't have to be rich to go on a trip of self-discovery in the U.S., you jus…
March 22, 2017
098 How to Dive Into Real Estate Investing - Kathy Fettke, Real Estate Investing Expert & Author
Ever thought about diving into real estate investing? All your questions are guaranteed to be answered by Real Wealth Network co-founder, real estate expert and author Kathy Fettke in this episode. I ask her almost every que…
March 16, 2017
097 Listener Series - How to Get Your Employer to Pay for Your Degree
Colton from Newfoundland chats with me for this episode of my Listener Series to share how he was able to find an employer that not only helped him earn a salary while being a student, but also to pay for his Bachelor's degr…
March 15, 2017
096 How an Emergency Fund Can Save Your Life - Kate Dore, Blogger at Cashville Skyline
Want an example of how an emergency fund can come in useful? How about two examples? Kate Dore from Cashville Skyline shares how her's saved her big time. Long description: Who knew an emergency fund could save your life not…
March 8, 2017
095 How to Rock It As a Financially Independent Woman - Tess Wicks, Host at Words + Money Podcast
I interview my American twin in Tess Wicks, a fellow blogger and host of the personal finance podcast Words + Money. For this episode, we chat about it all include making your own money, switching careers and not being afrai…
March 1, 2017
094 How Saying "No" Can Save Your Finances - Sarah Li Cain, Money Storyteller at High Fiving Dollars
Personal finance isn't just about money. It's about emotions, habits, triggers, mindsets and relationships. I chat about this and more with money storyteller Sarah Li Cain. Long description: Personal finance isn't just abo…
Feb. 22, 2017
093 How to Plan Your Retirement the Smart Way - Fritz Gilbert, Blogger at The Retirement Manifesto
Saving for your retirement is simple. As Fritz Gilbert from The Retirement Manifesto shares, it all comes down to starting early, spending less than you make, and keeping to it. Long description: As I mentioned at the begi…
Feb. 16, 2017
092 Listener Series - How to Change Your Life by Changing Your Story
It doesn't matter where you started from, Lisa shares her story that you can rise above and live the life you always wanted by learning from your mistakes and putting the work into it. Long description: Ever since my husba…
Feb. 15, 2017
091 How to Save Up to Travel the World for 6 Months - Esther Goh, Blogger at NZ Muse
You don't have to be rich to travel the world and buy a home in an expensive city. Esther from NZ Muse proves you just need to be smart with your money. Long description: It was such a pleasure chatting with Esther from on…
Feb. 9, 2017
090 Listener Series - How to Graduate University with Almost Zero Debt
Want to learn how to set yourself up for financial success before graduating university? Listen to my interview with podcast listener Allison about how she'll be able to graduate almost debt-free. Long description: If you …
Feb. 8, 2017
089 How to Save Half Your Income Like a Pro - Desirae Odjick, Blogger at Half Banked
Desirae Odjick, the blogger behind Half Banked, shares her personal finance journey and best money tips for saving and investing for millennials. Long description: I know I said Desirae Odjick, the blogger behind Half Bank…
Feb. 2, 2017
088 Listener Series - How to Dress for Success on a Budget with Christina Proctor
You don't have to be rich to look fabulous! Podcast listener Christina Proctor shares how anyone can dress for success without breaking the bank. Long description: When podcast listener Christina Proctor emailed me about h…
Feb. 1, 2017
087 Why You Need to Know Your Credit Score - Andrew Graham, Co-founder and CEO of Borrowell
Borrowell co-founder & CEO Andrew Graham shares his expertise on what everyone needs to know about credit scores and borrowing in Canada Long description: If you have any questions about credit scores, I guarantee you that…
Jan. 26, 2017
086 Listener Series - How Leona Was Able to Semi-Retire in Her Early 30s
Leona joins me for the first Listener Series episode for 2017. She shares her unconventional story of leaving home at 17, starting her career in the trades, owning her own condo at 20, and eventually starting her own constru…
Jan. 25, 2017
085 How to Squash Your Gambling Addiction and Get Out of Debt - Beau Humphreys, Personal Finance Coach
Former gambler turned personal finance coach Beau Humphreys shares his story from drowning debt to financial free. Long description: It was a random weeknight when I went to the Wealthsimple headquarters in downtown Toront…
Jan. 19, 2017
084 Why One Woman Started Her Own Investing Conference - Helena Liu, Founder of Canadian Investors Conference
Helena Liu wanted to learn from Canada's top investing experts — so she started her own online conference to get 20+ of the best together to share their knowledge with her & other Canadians. Long description: I met Helena …
Jan. 18, 2017
083 The Simple Genius of the Canadian Couch Potato Method - Dan Bortolotti, Blogger at the Canadian Couch Potato & Financial Planner
Dan Bortolotti, better known as the Canadian Couch Potato, chats with me about all the ins and outs of index fund and ETF investing. Long description: For this episode, I interview a man many people know just as the Canadi…
Jan. 12, 2017
082 Why I Quit My Job to Become an Entrepreneur - Jessica Moorhouse
Before the holidays, I made the life-changing decision to leave my job and become self-employed. In this episode I share why I chose to quit my job and what I've got planned for the next year. Long description: This week, …
Jan. 11, 2017
081 Making a Case for The Wealthy Renter - Alex Avery, Author of The Wealthy Renter
Renting is not throwing your money away, and home ownership isn't something everyone has to aspire to. Alex Avery, author of The Wealthy Renter and seasoned financial analyst, shares his insight into why there is a misconcep…
Dec. 8, 2016
080 Why 2016 Was Crazy Wonderful: A Year in Review - Jessica Moorhouse
For my last episode for season 3, I'm so excited to share this very personal solo episode with you! A lot has happened this year, so much so that I honestly didn't remember it all until I took some time to write everything d…
Dec. 7, 2016
079 Why You Should Always Hunt for the LowestRates - Justin Thouin, CEO of Lowest Rates
It's a simple concept — do your research to find the lowest rate on an expensive purchase (like life insurance or a mortgage), and you'll thank yourself later. Simple, yet most of us still don't do it. That's why Justin Thou…
Nov. 30, 2016
078 How to Jump into Entrepreneurship Head On - Heather Payne, Founder of Ladies Learning Code
Heather Payne, founder of Ladies Learning Code and HackerYou, proves you really can do whatever you want when you grow up, as long as you aren't afraid to take risks, do something completely new and really put your heart and…
Nov. 24, 2016
077 Listener Series - How Steve Saved Up $3 Million for Retirement Working a Regular 9 to 5
Think you can become a millionaire by working a regular 9 to 5 job? I know I have a lot of guests on the show who promote the benefits of entrepreneurship and working for yourself to get ahead financially. But for this Liste…
Nov. 23, 2016
076 How to Retire by 33 - Anita Dhake, Early Retiree & Blogger at The Power of Thrift
Think you've gotta be rich to retire early? Then you haven't heard Anita Dhake's story about how she was able to retire at 33. Long description: Just to warn you, this podcast interview with Anita Dhake may make you want t…