Just Some Musings

Justin and Markus discuss continuing developments with Silicon Valley Bank, and the importance of diversification.

Justin and Markus discuss developments of the biggest bank default in the U.S. since the Great Financial Crisis, along with mortgage issues in Canada.

Justin & Markus talk about the RRSP deadline that just passed, what it means, how RRSPs work, and then a bit on the recently announced Alberta budget.

Justin and Markus discuss the Market Linked GICs that banks often push at this time of year, and touch on a few other risk-mitigating investment strategies. The second half of the episode they discuss subscription-based businesses, both from the perspective of consumer benefit/detriment and business benefit.

Justin and Markus discuss Markus' recent trip to Belize, money/relationships, and Superbowl ads.

Justin and Markus discuss Tom Brady's retirement, retirement in general, the markets, and what constitutes an index.

Justin and Markus talk about a host of different topics this week, from tech jobs in Alberta, to GIC interest rates, to a couple of investor class action lawsuits that were in the news last week.

Justin and Markus discuss the new Alberta Affordability Action Plan: who to access, who can access, and what it covers. Also some discussion on someone getting a year older, as well as Chinese New Year.

Justin and Markus talk TFSAs. How they work and some of our own experiences with them.

Justin and Markus ponder how you value a song, down market years, inflation, things to come in 2023. Show notes at www.muhs.ca/podcast. 

Markus and Justin discuss foreign exchange, both when traveling and when investing, and then a recap of that story that's gone viral about the woman from Mississauga who moved to the Edmonton area and back again.

Justin and Markus talk to Jeff Haggerty, CFP, CLU, Wealth & Estate Planning Specialist with CGWEPSL at our Edmonton branch. We discuss a broad overview of insurance and then toward the end of the episode, with Jeff having just gotten back from Mexico, and Justin heading south the next day, a brief discussion about foreign exchange (FX). More on FX next episode! Show notes at www.muhs.ca/podcas...

Justin & Markus discuss their experiences starting a new podcast, Justin's trip to Toronto, why people should move to Alberta, and what the Oilers can teach us about market timing.

Justin & Markus discuss Black Friday sales, DaniDollars for Albertans, winning $70 million, the World Cup, and #zippermerge.