How to Beat the Bank (and Book Giveaway!)

Today we have author and Canadian investor, Larry Bates on the show. Larry is the author of the book “Beat the Bank”, where he shows (specifically for Canadians), how you can build a larger retirement nest egg by switching from high cost mutual funds to more efficient, low-cost investment products. He also explains how you…
Part 2: The Only 4 Ways to Invest & Their Pros and Cons

This is part 2 of our episode on the only 4 ways to invest, where we discuss the pros and cons of each method, so that you can make an informed decision on the investing type that is best for you. Ultimately, this decision on which of the 4 ways you pick has an enormous…
The Only 4 Ways to Invest & Their Pros and Cons

Today we’re going to cover the 4 ways that you can invest. Now why is this important? Well first, the benefit you gain from knowing this will differ depending on whether you’re an investor just getting started, or someone that’s already been investing for a while. If you’re a new investor, then it’s critical to…
Gene Simmons from KISS – A Rags-to-Riches Story

Today I have Gene Simmons on the show, from the rock band KISS. While you probably first heard of Gene from his music, he’s also very involved in a multitude of investments and different business. With decades of experience under his belt, I thought it would be great to pick his brain on what drives…
Investing Tips – Market Declines and Marijuana Stocks

Canadian investors are having a pretty eventful time in the markets right now, as the legalization of marijuana is happening today as I record this episode. Also, let’s not forget the hit that the markets took last week. For a long time now we’ve seen very little volatility in the markets, and it’s been a…
Join Me at the Canadian Personal Finance Conference 2018

Are you from Toronto or the surrounding area? If so, let’s get together at this year’s Canadian Personal Finance Conference (CPFC)! I already got my tickets and hope to meet you there! As you may know, I’m a huge fan of EQ Bank, and they have provided me with a special link that will get…
Investing Tips – Market Update and Q&A – Episode 1

This is a special episode of the show as we are adding a new series of episodes specifically for investors. The show will continue to go on just like it has, but in addition to the types of episodes that you’re used to, I’m going to publish another new episode every month which will benefit…
Unhappy with your job? Career transitions and entrepreneurship

Today’s guest is Alex Grodnik from Wall Street Oasis which easily one of the largest and best sites out there for anybody looking to have a career on Bay Street or Wall Street. They offer a ton of great resources for anybody looking to either start, or transition to a career in finance, and what’s…
Dividend vs Growth Investing, Rising Interest Rates, Withdrawing From Your Portfolio

Today, we’re going to tackle the debate of whether you should focus on growth vs dividends when it comes to your investing. Dividends are of course very popular. Everybody likes having that passive cashflow show up in their accounts, but are we limiting our net worth if we focus too much on dividends, as opposed…
Having Your Own Business – Starting and Optimizing Your Site

We hadn’t had an entrepreneurship/small business episode for a while so I thought it would be great to have the CEO of CanSpace on the show to share some best practices on running your own site, and top mistakes to avoid. This episode is for you if you already have, or are considering having your…