Make Better Wealth Decisions: How Financial Advisor's Blind Spots Can Hurt Your Investments in a Rapidly Changing World

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. What could Trump’s actions around the Strait of Hormuz really mean for your financial future? With rising geopolitical tension and po...

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Are your wealth decisions actually setting your family up for long-term success—or quietly creating risk? In today’s increasingly complex world, managing money isn’t just about investments anymore. From global uncertainty to tax implications and estate planning gaps, many people overlook the bigger picture—leaving critical decisions fragmented and exposed. In this episode, you’ll learn: How a fami...

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. Are rising interest rates about to turn your mortgage renewal into a financial squeeze—or a massive opportunity? The real estate mark...

Are you making the wrong moves with your portfolio as global uncertainty rises in 2026? With wars, inflation concerns, AI disruption, and volatile markets dominating headlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But reacting emotionally to short-term noise could be the biggest mistake you make when investing in uncertainty. In this episode, a 40-year investment veteran breaks down how to approach risk...

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. Are we heading straight into a global recession—and is global uncertainty being driven on purpose? Right now, the Trump doctrine is r...

Are you feeling more financial stress than usual—and wondering if it’s just you? In this episode, we break down the latest findings from FP Canada’s Financial Stress Index and uncover what’s really driving financial stress for Canadians in 2026—from rising living costs to economic uncertainty. You’ll hear how financial planning plays a critical role in reducing stress, improving clarity, and helpi...

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. Are rising oil prices about to trigger the next wave of inflation—and what should investors be doing right now? Global tensions, disr...

https://privatebank.jpmorgan.com/nam/en/insights/markets-and-investing/ideas-and-insights/the-agony-the-ecstasy Are you holding a stock that’s skyrocketed in value—but selling it would trigger a painful tax bill? Many investors find themselves stuck with large single-stock positions. The investment performed well, but now concentration risk is growing while capital gains taxes make diversification...

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. How do you make smart financial decisions when the world suddenly feels unpredictable and uncertain? Rising geopolitical tensions, oi...

Do you have a will — and is it actually up to date? Most Canadians don’t have wills, and many who do haven’t reviewed them in years. If you have assets, dependents, or simply people you care about, avoiding estate planning can leave your family with stress, confusion, and costly complications. The truth is, wills and power of attorney documents aren’t just legal paperwork — they’re critical financ...

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. Are your investment decisions still based on a world order that no longer exists? The reality is that geopolitics is no longer backgr...

Are you confident you’re actually making better wealth decisions — or just reacting to financial information as it comes? In today’s complex environment, financial planning isn’t just about investing or tax strategies. It’s about integrating your income, insurance, investments, corporate structure, estate planning, and long-term goals into one cohesive strategy. Without a structured process, even...

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. Are your wealth decisions truly aligned with the demographic reality shaping retirement today? Most investors focus on GDP, interest...

Are you making wealth decisions based on headlines — or on long-term strategy? If you’re a retail investor, you’ve likely heard more about private investing over the past few years than ever before. Pension funds have been doing it for decades. Institutions have leaned heavily into it. But now retail investors are being invited in — and that raises big questions about liquidity, risk, evergreen fu...

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. Are you building your portfolio as if the world hasn’t fundamentally changed? Investing in 2026 isn’t just another market cycle. Infl...

Are you settling for low bond yields while overlooking Residential Mortgages that could improve your Risk-Adjusted Returns? With interest rates fluctuating and economic uncertainty rising in 2026, many investors are questioning whether traditional bonds, GICs, and even some Mortgage Funds are doing enough to generate steady income without unnecessary volatility. Residential Mortgages offer a diffe...

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. Feeling like rising prices are squeezing your wallet more than ever? Inflation is hitting everywhere — groceries, bills, and daily es...

Are women really facing the same retirement reality as men—or are planners missing something critical? Women live longer, earn less on average, and experience more career interruptions—yet retirement advice often assumes a one-size-fits-all approach. In this episode, we explore why financial planning for women requires a fundamentally different lens and how structural, behavioral, and educational...

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. Are markets right to trust Kevin Warsh with the Federal Reserve—or is inflation the hidden risk no one’s pricing in yet? Investors, p...

Have you ever considered electricity as an asset class—or are you still thinking about energy investing the old way? Most investors talk about oil, gas, and renewables, but almost no one is framing electricity itself as a core asset class. As electrification accelerates through AI, data centers, electric vehicles, and global demand growth, that oversight could become a serious portfolio risk. In t...

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. Are you prepared for how Canada’s new affordability measures will affect your finances and portfolio? With the government introducing...

Is the economy actually headed for trouble—or are investors confusing it with what’s happening in the stock market? If you’ve ever felt uneasy watching headlines predict a recession while markets keep moving higher, you’re not alone. In this episode, John sits down with Dave Wahl of Franklin ClearBridge Investments to unpack the critical difference between the economy vs. stock market , why those...

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking. Are you making investment decisions based on reality—or on how you wish the world still worked? Recent tariff announcements are once...