Good Investing with Tim Nash

 If you're a recent grad - congratulations, and welcome to the beginning of adulthood! In this Summer of Good episode, Tim gives new graduates advice on how to get started on their sustainable investment journey and what small things they can do in order to make a big financial difference in their future - all while staying aligned with their values.  If you're still looking for a deeper...

Join Tim from Good Investing as he breaks down the latest market trends, key economic indicators, and sustainable investing insights. Between oil prices, the looming war in the Middle East and overall antics from Donald Trump, Tim is here to reassure you with the usual mantra: stay calm and rebalance, because the headlines are telling a scarier story than the numbers.  This episode is available on...

One of the first decisions you make when starting your sustainable investment journey is: are you going to do this on your own or with a full service financial advisor? Tim Nash, sustainable finance expert, shows you through his own process when meeting with new clients to figure out which path is best for you.  If you're still looking for a deeper dive, join Tim's classroom and take the...

If you're investing in an ethical fund, either through your bank or a credit union, this is a sign to switch. Tim Nash, sustainable investing expert, shows what these funds look like under the hood - from funding fossil fuels to the prison industrial complex, you'll understand why Tim has a beef with ethical funds.  Links mentioned:  https://www.neiinvestments.com/funds/NEI-Select-Balanc...

Usually clients come to Good Investing to make their portfolios more sustainable... what they don't usually suspect is how much money we end up saving them. Tim Nash, sustainable financial planner, shares a story of two clients who saved over $1.3M CAD by switching out of their ethical funds - an easy step that you can implement in your own investing journey.  Ready to get out of your mutual...

What's the point of investing when the world is on fire? What the heck is an M.E.R.? And what's the best strategy to earn returns and save the planet? Tim Nash of Good Investing answers your top burning questions in this FAQ focused video.  Book a Free Consult with Tim to help align your investments with your values: https://www.goodinvesting.com/   Sign up for our free newsletter: https...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a children's book classic - but did you know it can also work as a great allegory for the past, present and future of our economy? Tim Nash, inspired by his daughter JJ's favourite book, explores the progress of the modern economy and how it has become, much like the caterpillar's snacking habit, out of control. However, every caterpillar...

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has been all over the news, but the sustainable finance community hasn’t been too impressed by his decisions so far. Join Tim Nash as he proposes Mark Carney’s secret plan for a sustainable future in Canada - and why he might not be a wolf in sheep’s clothing after all.  Join Good Investing Classroom - we’re offering 25 percent off with the coupon code 25OFF. Va...

Becoming an ethical and sustainable investor can actually be very simple. Join Tim Nash, certified financial planner, as he shows you the easiest way to create a sustainable investment portfolio without sacrificing market returns.  You may know already that all-in-one ETFs are a great way to get started in investing, but Tim will guide you through options that Do Less Evil, meaning, do not contain...

The investment world can feel overwhelming and even scary - but securing a financial future for yourself can be as easy as pie. Take ten minutes out of your day and open yourself up to the world of sustainable investing.  Join Tim, certified financial planner and your guide to sustainable investing, as he talks all things pie. Using the pie as an allegory, he chats through the difference between s...

Feeling stuck or totally lost in building a secure financial future? Join Tim, certified financial planner and your guide to sustainable investing, as he maps out your financial journey, beginning to end, to get you closer to your goal of financial fulfillment. You can follow Tim’s journey with one easy analogy: you are growing a garden.  From choosing your plot and soil, planting your first seeds...

Join Tim Nash in an insightful conversation with Carter Shieck, volunteer board member of the Ottawa Renewable Energy Cooperative (OREC). Carter shares the cooperative's mission to bring important solar energy projects to Ontario, how it operates as a for-profit entity, and how it benefits the investor. Carter also emphasizes the importance of grassroots investment in renewable energy and off...

It’s a special holiday edition of the Good Investing Show! The winter countdown is on, and you might still have a few folks on your gift list to shop for. Why not gift your loved ones an impact investment?  Tim Nash is joined by Jo Reynolds of Catalyst Community Finance to share their holiday gift guide, where your investment can be part of real change - from supporting an Indigenous sustainable c...

Community solar projects are sprouting up all over the country! How do investors get involved? Climate-conscious investors are looking for opportunities to earn a profit and have a positive impact. Some of the best blends of impact and return are in community solar projects. So how do we find these projects? Join Good Investing’s Tim Nash as he brings together an amazing solar energy panel of sust...

So you need to break up with your financial advisor. There could be many reasons: their fees are too high. They aren’t listening to you and your needs - and dismiss your values, including sustainability and ethical considerations. Or maybe they keep telling you that ethical investing means worse returns (it doesn’t!). In this episode, Tim sits down with Darryl Brown, Portfolio Manager at Genus Cap...

Hi Good Investors in the Greater Toronto Area! I'm hosting a live taping episode of the podcast, and we'd love to see you there. Use this link to secure your spot  or email tim@goodinvesting.com Community solar projects are sprouting up across the country — creating new opportunities for investors to earn returns while driving positive impact. But how do we find and fund these projects r...

Join Tim for a new chat with Julia Grady, Executive Director of 10C Shared Space, a coworking space in Guelph, Ontario that does so much more. While Julia shares the incredible journey of 10C, from a small rented space to a community-owned landmark, Tim and Julia discuss the importance of community wealth - where a space goes beyond the financial and creates real tangible community power. They als...

Join Tim for a lively and insightful conversation with Calvin Trottier-Chi and Sonia Vinogradova from the Greenback Revolution initiative. After working on the Green Transition Scoreboard together discussed on this show last spring, the three discuss the true power of the retail investor to create change, whether it’s the Gamestop short squeeze or community bonds. The three also discuss the delica...

Join Tim for a lively and insightful conversation with his cousin Michael Sambasivam, senior analyst at Investors for Paris Compliance and a real expert in climate finance. This episode dives into Canada’s climate finance scene with candid talk about green policies in Canada -  the good, the challenging, and the surprising. From discussions on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to a pretty wild s...

What’s the real path forward on climate action? Tim Nash explains why “green growth”—not taxes or bans—is the only pragmatic choice for tackling climate change in today’s political climate. This episode dives into the history, definitions, and surprising economics of green growth, from the legacy of “Limits to Growth” to $20 trillion in global green investment. Learn why public support makes “carr...

Join Tim in our final video in our Summer of Good series, featuring Suzanne Faiza, Knowledge Lead at Tapestry Community Capital, to discuss the pivotal role of community bonds in sustainable finance and how Tapestry supports organizations considering using them. They dive into Tapestry's four-step process that helps organizations with planning, structuring, raising, and managing community bon...

Join Tim in this episode as he sits down with Indwell, who have provided affordable housing across Ontario since 1974, with Nick Van Der Velde, Finance Manager, and Michael Brathwaite, Senior Associate of Impact Investing. They discuss Indwell's innovative approach to providing affordable and supportive housing in communities across Ontario. Learn about their humble beginnings, their growth t...

Join Tim as he sits down with Faiz Abhuani, founder and director of Brique par Brique, an organization committed to solving affordable housing issues in Quebec. Faiz discusses the inception of the organization, their focus on community-driven solutions, and the innovative use of community bonds. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on addressing housing affordability and building strong communi...

Welcome back to the Summer of Good series! In this episode we welcome the co-founders of Goparity: Emily Mercy (Managing Director), Blake Bunting (Director of Business Development, and Dealing Representative) and Elliot Warner (Director of Tech, Strategy, and Finance). From their journey from university friends to founders to the impact of their community-driven projects, this interview will highl...

Welcome back to the Summer of Good series! In this episode we welcome Tonya Surman (CEO) and Kyle Shantz (Managing Director) from the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) to discuss the transformative power of community bonds. Tonya and Kyle share the story of how CSI’s beginnings as the first co-working space in Canada expanded to reinventing the social innovation space, successfully buying their b...