Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

Parents supporting adult children is common, but often hidden. Lindsey Stanberry reframes it as a “boomer lifestyle subsidy” and explores why people stay quiet, how childcare and education support can be as powerful as a cheque, and how being more open can reduce shame, comparison, and confusion. Find out more on thepurse.co and connect on Instagram .

Signing a lease can feel like reading fine print you’re expected to ignore, but the stakes are high. Lawyer Lisa Mackie explains the key terms renters should understand, common red flags, what landlords can and cannot ask for, and how provincial rules, municipal bylaws, and federal protections (like privacy and human rights) shape your rights. Find out more on ahbl.ca and connect on LinkedIn(ahbl)...

Doug Hoyes breaks down what the latest bankruptcy study shows: higher balances, more creditors, and growing strain that is increasingly structural rather than tied to one crisis event. They unpack the impact of inflation, housing costs, and why people should reach out for help early, before high-interest borrowing makes the math impossible. Find out more on hoyes.com and connect on X .

It’s never been easier to spend money, and that “one click” convenience is quietly reshaping our budgets. In this episode, Bruce explores friction maxing with certified financial planner and money psychology expert Hanna Horvath, including practical ways to slow down impulse purchases and make saving more automatic. Then, insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes breaks down what his firm is seeing in Canada’...

Online shopping, tap-to-pay, and one-click checkout remove the pause that used to protect our budgets. Hanna Horvath explains “friction maxxing” and shares practical tactics to slow impulse buys, like deleting shopping apps, removing saved payment info, using a 24 - 48 hour waiting rule, and making saving and investing automatic. Find out more on Substack and connect on Instagram and TikTok .

Wealth manager and author Geoff Saab (Low Risk Rules) makes the case for simpler, lower-cost, fully liquid investing, especially for entrepreneurs who are used to taking risks in business. They talk about the hidden cost of fees, why illiquidity can be dangerous, and why even pros cannot consistently predict market outcomes, making a disciplined long-term approach more reliable. Find out more on S...

Jon Shell, Chair of Social Capital Partners and a board member at Employee Ownership Canada, explains employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and how they allow employees to collectively own a privately held business through a trust. They cover what changed in 2024, why policy and tax incentives matter, how EOTs are financed, and what research from the US and UK suggests about performance, investment, an...

Wealthsimple’s David Mak explains how securities lending works for retail investors, including why someone would lend shares, what borrowers do with them, and how fees are set. Bruce asks the practical questions around risk, collateral, and whether lending affects your ability to sell, plus how stock lending has become more visible as retail investing grows. Find out more at wealthsimple.com and c...

Glassdoor career pivot strategist Janel Abrahami joins Bruce Sellery to unpack “career minimalism,” the trend of doing the bare minimum at work to make room for life outside the office. They discuss why it resonates with Gen Z and beyond, how it can be a seasonal strategy rather than a forever mindset, and what employees should understand about trade-offs like performance reviews, advancement, and...

What does career minimalism really mean, and why is it showing up in Gen Z work culture? Bruce Sellery speaks with Glassdoor career pivot strategist Janel Abrahami about the idea of doing the minimum at work to create space for health, family, and life outside the office, plus what this trend can look like for employees and employers. Then, Wealthsimple’s David Mak breaks down securities lending (...

Divorce is emotionally and logistically overwhelming, which is exactly why insurance details can get missed. Farzana Damji, Senior Director at RBC Insurance, walks through the biggest pitfalls, including outdated beneficiaries, cancelling coverage too soon, and not discussing insurance during settlement conversations. They cover life insurance, disability, and critical illness, and the key questio...

Financial educator and author Kelley Keehn shares the core message of her book Save Yourself and why changing money outcomes often starts with changing your money story. Kelley and Bruce explore identity, shame, and the brain-based patterns that trip people up, plus how AI can help people get more honest, build awareness, and start rewriting the narrative that keeps them stuck. Find out more at ke...

Willpower is unreliable, especially in a world where spending is frictionless. CPA and author Robin Taub explains “situational agency,” the idea of designing your environment to make good money choices easier. Bruce and Robin dig into practical levers like paying yourself first, automating bills, and removing spending triggers so you can spend less, save more, and stick with habits that support yo...

Tuition can be a major barrier for international students pursuing Canadian graduate programs. Shawn Good, President and CEO of Libro Credit Union, explains how Libro partners with leading business schools, including the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, to offer financing and support. Shawn and Bruce discuss access, inclusion, and what it means to evaluate borrowers when traditional...

Willpower is a great idea, but it rarely holds up when money decisions get real. In this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, Bruce Sellery explores situational agency with CPA and author Robin Taub, breaking down how to design your environment so saving becomes easier and impulsive spending gets harder, from “pay yourself first” automation to removing digital spending triggers. Then, Farzana Da...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping financial services, and the biggest changes may be happening where you cannot see them. Bruce speaks with financial planner and fintech expert Jason Pereira about how AI can automate back-office work, improve self-serve tools, and help advisors spend less time on paperwork and more time coaching clients. Jason also explains why AI answers can still be wrong, wh...

What’s different about money for queer people, and what can everyone learn from that perspective? Bruce talks with author Nick Wolny about Money Proud: The Queer Guide to Generate Wealth, Slay Debt, and Build Good Habits to Secure Your Future. They unpack how stress, identity, and life priorities shape financial decisions, why “minority stress” can affect everything from saving to emotional regula...

Pay transparency is rolling out across Canada, and it changes the job search in a big way. Bruce Sellery speaks with career coach and Mums at Work founder Allison Venditti about why posting salary ranges matters, how transparency can reduce the motherhood-driven gender pay gap, and what employers need to fix behind the scenes to avoid internal inequities. They also dig into return-to-office mandat...

Pay transparency is becoming the law across Canada, and it is reshaping how people job hunt, negotiate, and get paid. Bruce Sellery talks with career coach and Mums at Work founder Allison Venditti about why salary ranges matter, how pay transparency can help close the motherhood-driven gender pay gap, and what employers need to get right as policies roll out. Then Bruce explores AI and personal f...

Life doesn't always go according to plan, and Marlene Chiarotto's story is a powerful reminder of why financial preparedness matters. As a CPA, Marlene thought she had her financial life under control—until she became a widow at age 42 with two children to support. In this segment, she discusses her book "Achieve Financial Freedom on Your Terms" and the profound lessons she learned about money, le...

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make, and having the right realtor can make all the difference. Anne Alkok, broker of record at Wahi, shares expert guidance on how to select a realtor who's right for you and how to maximize that relationship. She discusses the important questions to ask potential agents, the value they provide throughout the process, and w...

Medical students face unique financial challenges that most other professionals don't encounter. With average debt loads of $150,000 (and access to lines of credit up to $400,000), delayed earning years, and the complexities of running fee-for-service practices as sole proprietors, physicians need specialized financial education. Dr. Stephanie Zhou developed a groundbreaking financial literacy cur...

Amanda Schultz, founder of Scene Change, knows firsthand how challenging it can be to pivot from the entertainment industry to corporate roles. After working as a TV producer on shows like Big Brother Canada, Amanda made the leap to corporate consulting and now helps other entertainment professionals do the same. In this conversation, she shares how skills like adaptability, project management, an...

This episode explores money management across different career stages and industries. Amanda Schultz, founder of Scene Change, shares her journey from TV producer on shows like Big Brother Canada to corporate consulting, and how she's helping entertainment professionals translate their unique skills, like adaptability and project management, into other industries. Dr. Stephanie Zhou discusses her...

In our increasingly digital world, financial scams are becoming frighteningly sophisticated. Larry Zelvin, head of the Financial Crimes Unit at BMO Financial Group, exposes how criminals are weaponizing AI to commit fraud through deepfakes, phishing emails, and digital pickpocketing. Discover the warning signs of AI-enabled scams, why QR codes require extra caution, and what banks are doing behind...