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People fantasize about winning the lottery or receiving a massive, surprise inheritance.  It does happen, more than you might think.  So, what do you do to ensure you make a solid financial plan for your windfall? Julia Chung, certified financial planner and the co-founder and CEO of Spring Planning, takes us through some of the  dos and don’ts.  Then, the financial cost of dementia, even before d...

Canadians love loyalty programs.  There are almost always a win for the marketers.  But how do you make sure they are a win for you?  To win, you have to learn how to play the game. Barry Choi, a personal finance expert, joins us to take us through the rules and gives us tips on how to win. Find out more at moneywehave.com and connect on Instagram .

Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere including personal finance. Credit Canada has now launched an AI debt management agent called Mariposa. Natasha Kinnear, the Digital Delivery Manager, joins us to tell us how it works. Find out more about Credit Canada on Facebook , X/Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube , and TikTok . Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn .

Getting laid off is scary, and very often it is unexpected. Without another job lined up, it can be a real challenge to figure out how to manage your finances. Aravind Sithamparapillai, an associate with Ironwood Wealth Management Group, joins us to talk about what needs managing when you get laid off. Connect with Aravind on X/Twitter and LinkedIn .

New data from Equifax Canada shows Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. From credit cards to mortgages, things are not looking good. Rebecca Oakes, Vice President of Advanced Analytics at Equifax Canada, joins us to talk about the findings of their quarterly report. Connect with Equifax Canada on X/Twitter .

Canadians are struggling to make their monthly payments on credit cards and mortgages. Rebecca Oakes, Vice President of Advanced Analytics at Equifax Canada, tells us about their latest findings.  Then,  what do you do about your finances if you lose your job? Aravind Sithamparapillai, an associate at Ironwood Wealth Management Group, tells us how to handle a layoff. And how to play the loyalty po...

The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies in collaboration with Wealthsimple Foundation have launched a personal finance course designed specifically for Black, Indigenous and racialized youth. Martina Besteiro, a co-creator of the course, joins us to take us through how it works. Find out more on Instagram and connect with Martina on LinkedIn .

When on the hunt for a new job what kind of benefits are offered is a consideration you look at. Most places have standard benefits but recently some employers have started to offer ‘voluntary benefits’. Elaine Yedlin, Chief Operating Officer from Perigon Life, joins us to tell us more about how this works and what Perigon Life offers. Find out more at perigonlife.com and connect on Instagram and...

If you’re struggling with debt, you might have heard of non-profit credit counselling but what actually happens when you sit down with a credit counsellor. Doris Asiedu, a certified credit counsellor with Credit Canada, joins us to give a behind-the-scenes look at what happens in a first session. Connect with Credit Canada on Facebook , X/Twitter , LinkedIn , and Instagram .

Many people know what a doula does for a family during childbirth.  What about a “death doula"? Michelle Leray, certified death doula, tells us how she supports clients and their families at the end of life.  Then, what to expect during your first session with a credit counsellor. Doris Asiedu, a counsellor with Credit Canada, takes us through the process. And, a personal finance course designed s...

Certified death doula Michelle Leray demystifies the role of a non-medical professional who supports individuals and families before, during, and after death. Learn how death doulas provide education, planning, respite, and bedside presence, plus why some people choose to die privately. We connect this compassionate support to estate planning basics: talking with loved ones, clarifying wishes, and...

We have Ankita Dmello, Principal Product Manager at wise, join us to talk about the importance of their increasing partnership with banks surrounding international money transfer services and multi-currency accounts. Find out more at wise.com and connect on Facebook , X/Twitter , and Instagram .

For generations, cities have been trying to attract businesses. But there are also cities that are trying to attract remote workers. Justin Harlan, Managing Director for Tulsa Remote, joins us to talk about how Tulsa, Oklahoma is trying to capitalize on this. Find out more at tulsaremote.com .

How can businesses and leaders find purpose? And what does it actually look like? Rone Tite, author of The Purpose of Purpose, joins us to take us through the The Think Do Say Framework that transforms purpose into growth. Find out more at rontite.com and connect on Instagram , X/Twitter , and LinkedIn .

Helping business leaders and organizations find true purpose. Author and speaker Ron Tite takes us through his book The Purpose of Purpose. Then, attracting remote workers to Tulsa, Oklahoma, $10,000 at a time.  Justin Harlan tells us about the Tulsa Remote program and what it’s doing for his city.  Plus, the importance of bank-fintech partnerships to the consumer. Ankita Dmello, principal product...

We all love a good challenge. But can you challenge yourself to not buy anything but essentials for an entire year? That’s the latest social media trend - the ‘no buy challenge’. Rebecca Rowe, a decluttering expert, joins us to talk about the “challenge” and share her tips on getting started. Find out more on rebeccarowe.ca and connect on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook and YouTube .

When it comes to financial planning many are choosing to go the do-it-yourself route. There are many apps out there and one of the betters ones is called Optiml. CEO Zac Davies joins us to explain how it works and its main features. Find out more at optiml.ca and connect on Instagram , Facebook , Reddit and LinkedIn .

What are the ways to use economic tools to win at the “real” “game of life? Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin and author of Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work. She joins us to talk about these tools and what she covers in her book. Find all of Daryl’s links on Linktree .

Chips, chocolate bars, soft drinks and a loan all at one store. iFinance is working with Circle K to offer personal loans at some store in Ontario. William Breton, Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, joins us to tell us how it will work. Connect with iFinance on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.

How to navigate the ‘no buy challenge’. Decluttering expert Rebecca Rowe tells us what it’s all about and shares her tips for getting started. A partnership between iFinance and Circle K that lets you access personal loans from the convenience store. William Breton, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of iFinance, takes us through how it works.  Then, a Canadian financial planning app calle...

Supporting Canadians dealing with the affordability crisis and who are financially vulnerable is the goal of a new Resilient Futures initiative from Prosper Canada. To explain how it works, Galen Maclusky, Prosper Canada’s Director of Frontline Programs, joins us. Find out more at prospercanada.com and connect on X/Twitter , Facebook , and LinkedIn .

Your salary is obviously an important factor when looking for a job. But there are other things you might factor in like career growth, benefits and retirement savings programs. Amit Sonnilal, VP of Capital One Canada, joins us to discuss how to maximize your total package. Find out more at capitalone.ca and connect on Instagram and Facebook .

You are buying a house, secured the down payment and ready to get going, however there are a number of other fees you need to consider when buying a new home. To tell us more about it and what homebuyers need to know we have Robert Saunders, CEO and co-founder of Ownright, joins us. Find out more at ownright.com and connect on X/Twitter . Connect with Robert on LinkedIn .

A recent article in the Atlantic asserted that the US labour market is ‘frozen’. To explain this further and are we seeing this in Canada is Todd Hirsch. Todd is an economist and author and joins us. Find out more at toddhirsch.com and connect on LinkedIn .

The hidden fees of buying a home. Robert Saunders, CEO and co-founder of Ownright, takes us through them. How to maximize your income beyond your base salary. Amit Sonnilal, VP of Capital One Canada, shares his tips for taking advantage of every dollar. Then, a look at a frozen labour market. Economist Todd Hirsch explains what it is and how it can impact the economy.  Plus, we speak with Galen Ma...