Do you struggle to give to charity? Perhaps you want to give, but aren’t sure where to allocate your charitable dollars. This week’s guest explains why charitable giving is so important, and shows us an easier way to donate. John Bromley began his career in corporate finance working with PwC and RBC Capital Markets. After developing an in-depth understanding of the complex world underpinning the charity sector, he founded Charitable Impact, an organization that has facilitated more than $1.1 bil...
Dec 14, 2022•30 min•Ep. 216
Do you consider yourself a perfectionist? Do you struggle to accept failure? Too often, our fear of failure holds us back. My guest this week explains that we should not only embrace failure, we should celebrate it. Erin “Big” Diehl is a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Professional Zoombie. Through a series of unrelated dares, Erin created improve it!, a unique professional development company that pushes others to laugh, learn, play, and grow. You can find the show notes for this e...
Dec 07, 2022•31 min•Ep. 215
The Canadian workplace has undergone massive changes in recent years, with the rise of the gig economy and a shift towards remote work. But does it mean companies have changed how they recruit and hire new talent? My guest this week is an expert on hiring in Canada. He joins me to share tips to help you land a job in 2022 and beyond. David King is a Senior Managing Director with Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm. His perspectives and knowledge on workpl...
Nov 30, 2022•31 min•Ep. 214
Have you made your will and named an executor for your estate? Does your executor understand your wishes when it comes closing down your digital assets? If not, you still have some work to do. Anything that’s attached to a login ID and password can be considered a digital asset. If your executor isn’t prepared to handle your various online accounts after you die, it could cause problems. David E. Edey is a Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) who has worked in the financial planning industry in Mont...
Nov 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 213
It’s a subject no one wants to think about, but at some point, many people will be forced to endure the loss of a spouse. The emotional toll alone can be overwhelming, but how do you deal with the financial implications when your spouse passes away? It’s an experience this week’s guest had to face. Richard Dri is a financial planner with over 20 years of experience. In 2020, he lost his wife, Mary after a five year battle with ovarian cancer. He has now dedicated his work to help widows and wido...
Nov 16, 2022•32 min•Ep. 212
The price of Canadian real estate is all over the map. We’ve been hearing that prices will continue to fall, but how far and for how long? With so much volatility, how does one know when it’s a good time to buy a house? Bekim Merdita is the Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Rocket Mortgage Canada, a mortgage broker that uses a fully digital experience to transform the home buying process. Bekim joins me on the show to discuss the current state of the Canadian housing market. ...
Nov 09, 2022•31 min•Ep. 211
With stock markets in turmoil and sky-high inflation, we haven’t had much in the way of good news as of late. But how does one respond when it seems like our economy is crashing? Do you stay invested or cash out? According to this week’s guest, now isn’t the time to panic, but that doesn’t mean the trouble is over. Kanwal Sarai has been a dividend investor for more than 22 years, and started with just $500. He is the founder of Simply Investing, a dividend investing educational company designed ...
Oct 19, 2022•41 min•Ep. 210
What’s your approach to life? Do you set goals for the future or take things as they come? And if you have a spouse or partner, how do you include them in your plans? This week’s guest has achieved financial independence together with his wife. I met him at Fincon in Orlando, Florida, to discuss the role that lifestyle design played in their early retirement. Matt is a financially-independent economist, entrepreneur, and financial consultant who left the corporate world in 2017 to pursue his dre...
Sep 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 209
Do you have a career or business venture that you’re trying to grow? If so, how is your network? The very thought of building a network is intimidating for most people, but it doesn’t have to be. For this week’s episode, I reached out to my own network for help. Monica Louie is a former personal finance blogger turned Facebook Ads strategist who now runs her own successful agency. Lacey Langford is an Accredited Financial Coach and founder of the Military Money Show, a podcast dedicated to helpi...
Sep 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 208
Want to know more about cryptocurrencies and NFTs or how the blockchain works? It’s a fascinating and ever-changing world, and as you explore it, the possibilities seem endless. Eric Rosenberg is a finance writer, speaker, and consultant. His writing has appeared in publications including the Huffington Post, Business Insider, Investopedia, and many others. He’s worked with many top brands, including TD Ameritrade, Betterment, Citizens Bank, and BMO Harris. I met with Eric at Podcast Movement th...
Aug 31, 2022•35 min•Ep. 207
Do you find yourself checking your bank account statement every month wondering where all of the money has gone? Do you wonder why you find yourself still living paycheque to paycheque no matter how many raises you get at work? The problem is cashflow, or a lack of it. Gordon Stein is an international keynote speaker, blogger, personal finance expert and author of Cashflow Cookbook - $2 Million of Financial Freedom in 60 Easy Recipes. He delivers transformational talks that help people crush the...
Aug 24, 2022•25 min•Ep. 206
Are you in the midst of a divorce or considering a divorce? The road ahead will have it’s share of difficulty, but you and your spouse can have a more positive outcome depending on how you make some key decisions. My guest this week is a divorce account who understands the financial and emotional toll of divorce, and she joins me to share some expert advice. Kelly LaVallie, CPA, CA, is a divorce accountant who helps clients navigate the financial implications of marriage breakdown from understan...
Aug 17, 2022•39 min•Ep. 205
As I get older, I realize just how quickly life moves by. And at the end, I don’t want to leave behind a bunch of regrets. But how do you plan a regret-free life? That’s what this episode is all about. Jordan Grumet was a hospice doctor who discovered the personal finance community through a book called The White Coat Investor. Since then, he left his clinical practice to pursue his passion for deep conversations about money and life. Today he hosts a podcast called Earn & Invest, and his up...
Jul 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 204
For most investors, a passive index approach is the easiest way to invest for the long-term. But if you’re willing to do the research, individual stocks offer a lot of potential. The challenge is knowing what fundamentals to look for, especially in today’s turbulent markets. Braden Dennis is my guest this week. He’s the founder of stratosphere.io, an all-in-one platform for financial data, company specific metrics, and company research for investors, and host of The Canadian Investor Podcast. He...
Jul 13, 2022•35 min•Ep. 203
An energy-efficient home can save you thousands of dollars and help the environment, but making the necessary eco-friendly upgrades can be very expensive. Thankfully, there are several different federal and provincial home rebates and loan programs that can help to offset the cost. Jordan Kaye is a personal finance expert, green home renovation enthusiast, and spokesperson for Zolo.ca. She joins me this week to discuss ways you can take advantage of these programs to save money and make your hom...
Jul 06, 2022•29 min•Ep. 202
Real estate investing often requires a slow and steady approach, but there is a way to increase your investment returns, through private mortgage lending. You have a chance to become the bank by lending your own money to individuals who need a mortgage, but are outside the box of traditional lenders. Chad Robinson is the president of Align Mortgage Corporation and IQ Lend Inc. A fully licensed mortgage and real estate broker with 25 years of experience, he is also the author of the book, Becomin...
Jun 22, 2022•29 min•Ep. 201
It’s hard to believe, but we celebrate 200 episodes of The MapleMoney Show this week! Joining in the fun are my most frequent guests from the past four years, and good friends, J.D. Roth and Miranda Marquit. Rather than focus on a single topic for episode 200, I decided to reflect on my previous conversations with J.D. and Miranda here on the show. For example, Miranda updates us on how she continues outsourcing tasks like grocery shopping and housekeeping. And J.D. talks about a recent move and...
Jun 15, 2022•31 min•Ep. 200
Loyalty rewards programs can be very lucrative, rewarding their members with free flights and hotel stays, and other luxury experiences. But why do they have to be so confusing? This week, I sat down with an expert to find out what really are the best credit card rewards programs in Canada, and how the average Canadian can maximize their earnings. Ricky Zhang is the founder of Prince of Travel, Canada’s leading travel rewards website. Leading up to our conversation, I was hoping that Ricky could...
Jun 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 199
When most of us think about insurance, we think of life insurance - protecting our loved ones after we die. But what about insurance to cover you and your family while you’re still alive? This week on The MapleMoney Show, I tackle the subject of disability and critical illness insurance with my guest, Kristen Fazio. Kristen explains how disability and critical illness insurance differs from life insurance. For one, life insurance is very straightforward, you’re either alive, or you’re not. Disab...
May 25, 2022•33 min•Ep. 198
Purchasing an older home and then funding major renovations is hard enough for two people, let alone one. The numbers can get tricky in the current housing market if you’re a solo homeowner. This week on The MapleMoney Show, I brought in an expert. Jordann Brown is a content marketing manager for Zolo and a personal finance expert who writes on topics such as debt management, homeownership, and budgeting. She has been featured in publications including The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and CBC. ...
May 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 197
Does applying for a mortgage seem overwhelming? With all of the complicated rules and jargon, it’s easy to feel like you’re at a disadvantage when dealing with your bank or mortgage broker. This week’s guest is here to help. Brighton Gbarazia is a mortgage broker, finance expert, and author of the book, Master Your Mortgage: What the Bank Won’t Tell You About Buying the Right Home. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, he spent over a decade gathering game-changing skills...
May 11, 2022•31 min•Ep. 196
Does dealing with your finances cause you anxiety? If so, how do you handle it? My guest this week has a clever approach to conquering money-related anxiety - multiple emergency funds. Alyssa Davies is a content manager for Zolo and the published author of The 100 Day Financial Goal Journal. Her newest book, Financial First Aid, hit stores on May 3rd. Alyssa is also the founder of the two-time award-winning Canadian Personal Finance Blog of the Year, Mixed Up Money. I sat down with Alyssa this w...
May 04, 2022•28 min•Ep. 195
The Canadian real estate industry is buzzing these days, but many people don’t realize that there’s more to real estate than houses and apartment blocks. Industrial real estate is also booming, and there is an opportunity for some investors to buy in. Chad Griffiths has been an industrial real estate broker since 2005 and an investor since 2014. As a member of a global commercial real estate company and a partner with his local firm, Chad has completed over 500 deals with clients ranging from sm...
Apr 27, 2022•43 min•Ep. 194
When it comes to home renovations, you want to know that the money you spend will lead to a return on your investment down the road. But not all home renos are worth the money when it comes to boosting resale value. How do you know what updates are worth the cost, and which ones to avoid. Jennifer Hooper is a Calgary-based real estate agent with more than 10 years of industry experience. She joins me this week to talk about the types of renovations that increase a home’s resale value and the one...
Apr 20, 2022•27 min•Ep. 193
When you look around, it’s easy to see how much need there is in our world. But how do you increase your charitable giving when life seems to be getting more expensive every year? For the past 15 years, Bob and Linda Lotich have shared their best money lessons on their award-winning blog, SeedTime, and the SeedTime Money Podcast. They recently wrote a book, titled Simple Money, Rich Life. Bob and Linda joined the show this week to explain what led them to start “giving their age” as a percentage...
Apr 13, 2022•29 min•Ep. 192
More people than ever are making money by starting online businesses. But while it might sound simple, online entrepreneurship comes with its own set of challenges. This week’s guest is here to help you find the courage to build something online and fire the haters. After becoming financially independent at 32 years old, Jillian Johnsrud turned her personal and professional experience towards a creative life. She is a popular public speaker, teaches online classes, is a coach, and a writer. Her ...
Apr 06, 2022•44 min•Ep. 191
If you’re of a certain vintage, like me, the name CBC Street Cents is sure to trigger memories from adolescence. The popular Canadian TV show, aimed at teenagers, originally aired on CBC Television between 1989 and 2006. Streets Cents is making a comeback, but this time, it’s not on TV. This week, I sat down to chat with two of the lead content creators for the new Street Cents: Carley Thorne and Mercedes Gaztambide. Carley Thorne is a designer, and comedian. She has spent time at Toronto’s Seco...
Mar 30, 2022•45 min•Ep. 190
Money can be complicated, even for the experts. It’s why my guest this week hires a financial planner, even though he was a financial advisor for more than 15 years. He joins the show to share some outside-the-box money tips, including how to win at insurance, the value of timelining your goals, why focusing on risk tolerance is a problem, and why you, too, need a financial planner. Joe Saul-Sehy is the co-host of the popular Stacking Benjamins podcast, and co-author of the book called Stacked: ...
Mar 23, 2022•50 min•Ep. 189
Why are so many people afraid to ask for help when they’re having money trouble? What about opening up to a spouse or partner about their shared finances? My guest this week shares the 3 steps you can take to make talking about money easy. Want to know more? Don’t miss this episode! If you still think of wealth as a numbers game, you haven’t met Michelle Arpin Begina. An Advisor, Author, and Speaker, Michelle has taken her own money story and transformed it into a passion for financial literacy ...
Mar 16, 2022•32 min•Ep. 188
What kind of investor are you? With the advent of technology and the emergence of low cost discount brokerages, more Canadian investors are taking a DIY approach with their money. Does that mean that financial advice no longer matters? Sheldon Brow is the founder & CEO of Fintech platform Pocket Finance. He’s passionate about empowering clients with full and fair disclosure, inclusion, and bridging gaps to financial guidance and deeper client engagement. He’s also an open banking enthusiast ...
Mar 09, 2022•32 min•Ep. 187
