Nick Lightfoot

No BS Finance

Business EN ↓ 70 episodes

Can't understand finance lingo? Don't know where to start with investing? Mortgages scare the sh*t out of you? This podcast is for you. Uncomplicated, no bullsh*t finance talk to help you take control of your finances. This podcast will cover topics ranging from investing, to saving money, to mortgages. Questions will be answered, real-life scenario's will be run, and maybe even some fun will be had.

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Author

Nick Lightfoot

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Business

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Aug 18, 2024

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Episodes

Market Wrap 10.28.2023 - Earnings Season Festivities 28.10.2023

We are wrapping up the week that was in finance  in 5 minutes - touching on how companies did with the earnings, interest rate decisions, US GDP growth, and much more. If you have any questions about anything I mentioned today, or if you would like to set up a consult to discuss your finances, I can be reached at the following: nobsfinances.com nobsfinancenick@gmail.com @no.bs.finance

Gender Differences with Investing 26.10.2023

On this episode of No BS Finance, I am diving into some key differences in the investing strategies between men and women. I'll go into what the usual investing levers are, why men and women might have different strategies, some possible solutions to combat the differences, and much more. The link to the Yahoo Finance article: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/young-women-invest-differently-m...

Market Wrap 10.21.23 - Bond Market Beat Down 21.10.2023

We are wrapping up the week that was in finance  in 5 minutes - touching on why stocks took a beating, oil companies making moves, Lululemon joining the S&P500, and much more. If you have any questions about anything I mentioned today, or if you would like to set up a consult to discuss your finances, I can be reached at the following: nobsfinances.com nobsfinancenick@gmail.com @no.bs.finance

Market Wrap 10.14.23 - Swifties Taking Over 14.10.2023

We are wrapping up the week that was in finance  in 5 minutes - touching on oil prices still falling, big acquisition deals, Taylor Swift breaking records, and much more. If you have any questions about anything i mentioned today, or if you would like to set up a consult to discuss your finances, I can be reached at the following: nobsfinances.com nobsfinancenick@gmail.com @no.bs.finance

Fundamental Investment Analysis 13.10.2023

On this episode of No BS Finance I dive into the essential aspects of a good fundamental investment analysis. I get into what the questions you should be asking are, what you should be looking at, the other analysis techniques, and much more.  In this episode I use a stock to clearly explain how I would do the analysis. This is a stock I own, but by no means am I telling you to buy or sell the sto...

Market Wrap 10.6.23 - An Out of Touch CEO? 06.10.2023

We are wrapping up the week that was in finance  in 5 minutes - touching on the shutdown not happening, what happened in the world of unions, an out of touch CEO, and much more. If you have any questions about anything i mentioned today, or if you would like to set up a consult to discuss your finances, I can be reached at the following: nobsfinances.com nobsfinancenick@gmail.com @no.bs.finance

Market Wrap 9.30.23 - Here Comes the Shutdown 30.09.2023

We are wrapping up the week that was in finance  in 5 minutes - touching on why the markets were down, what happened in the world of unions, an impending government shutdown, and much more. If you have any questions about anything i mentioned today, or if you would like to set up a consult to discuss your finances, I can be reached at the following: nobsfinances.com nobsfinancenick@gmail.com @no.b...

Pensions 28.09.2023

This week on No BS Finance we are diving into the topic of pensions. Before you get bored and fall asleep because pensions are "old people things" or "way to long into the future", do yourself a favour and take 20 minutes out of your day to learn how pensions work so that when you retire, you'll actually have money to live off of as opposed to having to work for another 5-...

Market Wrap 9.23.23 - Tough Days for the Markets 23.09.2023

We are wrapping up the week that was in finance  in 5 minutes - touching on why the markets were down so big, what happened in the IPO world, strikes at the large auto factories, and much more. If you have any questions about anything i mentioned today, or if you would like to set up a consult to discuss your finances, I can be reached at the following: nobsfinances.com nobsfinancenick@gmail.com @...

Market Wrap 9.16.23 - Tech Wins and Woes 16.09.2023

We are wrapping up the week that was in finance. Tech had some wins but also some woes, and what happened with the economy? All that and more on this 5 minute recap of the week that was. If you have questions or would like to set up a consult with myself to discuss your personal finances, please reach out at the below links: @nobs.finance nobsfinances.com nobsfinancenick@gmail.com

Housing Affordability Breakdown 14.09.2023

On this episode of No BS Finance we are breaking down all the costs that go into buying a house, from your down payment to the detailed monthly payments you'll be making. This episode has it all, so if you are thinking about buying a house, give this episode a listen to see if you are factoring in all the costs! If you have questions about this episode or would like to set up a one on one con...

Market Wrap 9.9.23 - Interest Rate Relief? 09.09.2023

On this episode of No BS Finance we are wrapping up the week that was in finance in just 5 minutes. I can be reached at the following for any inquiries you may have: @no.bs.finance nobsfinancenick@gmail.com

Emergency Funds 03.09.2023

On this episode of No BS Finance I get into the very important topic of Emergency Funds. I go into what they are, how to set one up, where to set one up, and where this fund should be on your finance priority list. This episode is super important and relevant to basically everyone, so I hope you learn something new and can apply it to your own finances. If you have any questions, if I missed somet...

How to Travel while being Financially Responsible 13.08.2023

On this episode of No BS Finance we are diving into the world of travel. I talk about the several ways that your finances may get out of control during your vacation and the guilt that surrounds that. Then I get into some tips to make sure that you dont feel like that during your travels, so you can just focus on having a good time and creating lasting memories. If you have any questions, if I mis...

Is there value in tracking every penny? 09.07.2023

On this weeks episode of No BS Finance I dive into the ways in which people go about trying to track or save every little penny in their lives and why that may not be benefitting you in the long run. I also share some ways to allocate your time and money, and hopefully give you some piece of mind when you reach for the more expensive option. If you have any questions, if I missed something that yo...

Financial Guilt - Hiding your Purchases 02.07.2023

On this weeks episode of No BS Finance we dive into a subset of a much larger topic that is financial guilt. This weeks episode will be all about feeling guilty after making purchases and then hiding them from your partner, friends, family, or loved ones in general. This is a feeling that many people can relate to (even myself), so its important to understand why this happens and also what we can...

The Importance of Retirement Planning 25.06.2023

On this weeks episode I start by talking about some baby boomer stats that came out in Canada recently, which leads down the rabbit hole into the importance of retirement planning, and the importance of starting early.  Link to the article: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/posthaste-retirement-crisis-brewing-baby-120046000.html Retirement calculator links: https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/tool/...

A New Way to Budget 18.06.2023

On this weeks episode of No BS Finance we are talking about a new (well new for me) way to budget that varies from the way that I described in an earlier episode. I talk through what this budget looks like and why it might work for you! If you have any questions, if I missed something that you want covered, or if you would like to set up a one-on-one consult to discuss your personal finances, I ca...

Top 5 Business Tax Tips 04.06.2023

We've got a banger coming to you this week, with my top 5 business tax tips to (hopefully) help you keep that tax bill down, avoid fines/penalties from the CRA, and make your life a little less stressful. If you want to get in touch to talk about your personal finances or if you have any questions on what I talked about today or in a past episode, I can be reached at: nobsfinancenick@gmail.co...

Investing Advice by Vanguard 28.05.2023

On this episode of No BS Finance we are diving into an article that was written which outlined some key points that Vanguard made about investing in times of turmoil. I start by talking about who Vanguard actually is, what points they made, I then break them down one by one, and then provide a summary of why this information matters to you. A link to the article can be found here: https://finance....

Finance Myth - Day Traders Make Bank 22.05.2023

On this episode of No BS Finance we are diving into another finance myth by talking about the myth that day traders make a ton of money, and are wildly successful.  I talk about what day traders are, what the myth is, and what the truth is. I definitely get ranty on this one and a little fired up at certain points, so I hope you enjoy this episode! If you have any questions, or would like to set u...

Debt Overview 14.05.2023

On this episode of No BS Finance we dive into some preliminary debt discussions. I talk about the main forms of debt you will see in your life and some quick discussions about the specifics of each. I definitely rant a few times in this episode (which brings me joy), and this may be a high level overview but there are some very relevant and important topics brought up in this episode. If you have...

Salaries & Building Wealth 08.05.2023

On this episode of No BS Finance I have a pretty frank discussion about salaries and how to build overall wealth throughout a lifetime. There may be many people who disagree with what I say in this episode, and I definitely take a couple of points to the extreme, but overall I believe the message holds true on how people really build wealth throughout their lives. If you have questions or would li...

Finance Myths - I Need to be a Finance Expert to Invest and Make Money 23.04.2023

In this episode we start the trend of debunking some finance myths out there. We are kicking it off by talking about the myth that you need to be a financial professional/expert in order to invest and make money. I'll break down where this myth came from, whether there is any truth to it, and what the reality is. If you have any questions or would like to set up a one on one personal finance...

Options & News 16.04.2023

On this weeks episode of No BS Finance we are talking all about options, including what they are, how they work, some examples, and how they could work for you. Before we get into that though, I do a quick little news update on some developing stories, as well as some stories that I’ve covered before that I need to close the loop on. If you have any questions, if I missed something that you want c...

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