Pink Tax Podcast

Posted the episode a bit late! Janine and Tara discuss the throne speech and what the benefits discussed can mean for you, your business, or for your employer.

This week Janine and Tara discuss US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her legacy on women's rights in the United States. She lies In-State today at the US Capitol - the first for a woman.  They also discuss intersectionality and the common themes between policy in the United States and Canada - particularly on abortion. High probability of hearing some swearing in this episode. I...

This week join two white ladies as we discover just how expensive it is to live in Northern Canada. We share some facts about the cost of living and income, broaden perspectives for us folks down South, and then say WTF a few times as we try to imagine how we would react if the same things were to happen in a southern city. Enjoy!

Janine and Tara talk about the barriers we face when going back to school, financial and otherwise. From first-year post-secondary to new grads, to mature students we talk about the challenges faced along the way.

Today we are honoured to have MP Leah Gazan on the show and learn more about what a Guaranteed Living Basic Income and the motion she put forward to make it a reality in Canada.   You can learn more about her motion, sign the petition, and be a part of the national day of action at  https://www.leahgazan.ca/basicincomemotion  Take a peek at the  motion  itself (pay at...

Chatting about planning for parenthood, childcare, and universal access to care.  We look at the life of the ‘average’ Canadian lady, as illustrated by Stats Can and CMHC data manages the ‘mommy tax’. We review how women are tied to romantic relationships, family units, and restricted employment due to inaccessible childcare and the devaluation of ‘women’s work’. We talk a bit about why you s...

Today Janine and Tara have an incredible conversation Anna Murphy, LGTBQ2S+ advocate, and future YYC city councilor.  Anna shares her thoughts on creating an inclusive Calgary, barriers that she has faced, and how women who aren't in the LGBTQ2S+ can do more to uplift all women's voices.   She's an absolute powerhouse and you can find her at @TheAnnaMurphy on Twitter and Instagram, @theR...

Tara and Janine share some actionable tips for coping with job loss and reduced income.  We also take a look at some parallels between government response today and the government response during the great depression.   For more info on the Great Depression in Canada, check out the  Canadian Encyclopedia. If you or someone you know needs help coping, this is a good  list  ...

Janine and Tara are back! Today we go through a bit of a thought experiment about how personal finance and social activism are interconnected. We chat about how we can make the world a better place for the next generation of feminists and where we may have failed the feminists before us. Bonus content: some stupid f*cking ideas that are packaged as feminism but really aren't.

We review a few relief options that we've heard about, we've noticed some gaps. Stay safe, wash your hands, and engage with your local, provincial, and federal government. Speak up for others in your community that have been left out of the relief policies.

This week we interview Michelle Robinson of the Native Calgarian Podcast. We were honored to have her as a guest to discuss indigenous polices and share her story. We dove into how COVID-19 is affecting indigenous people, where Canada's systemic racism come from as well as resources you can leverage to educate yourself and steps you can take to practice cultural safety. Subscribe to our newsletter...

Which do you prefer? Taxes or Pitchforks? This week we're talking about how the millionaires and billionaires are scared that we are all going to come after them unless the globe handles the massive amounts of money that are hidden in off shore bank accounts.  We switch gears half way through and discuss just how long women have been able to manage their own finances. Did you know we couldn't...

This week we discussed if healthcare should be publicly funded. We discussed different surgeries that are no longer be funded in Alberta, who privately funded healthcare actually effects and the ethics of making these decisions. Tune in as we get heated about these topics that disproportionately effect women.  Subscribe to our newsletter  to get subscriber-only exclusive content! 

This week we are interviewing  Dr. Lindsay Tedds  a tax professor and researcher in the area of public policy. We cover everything from how user fees are taxed and whether or not that is sexist, maternity leave benefits and how those should be included in income and safe injection sites. Dr. Tedds shares some amazing policies and insights into how we as a society can continue to mov...

A bit less political than our past and upcoming episodes, but a few key tax dates are quickly approaching. Brush up your knowledge to maximize your return or to ensure you receive your 2020 social assistance.

Pink Tax Rebate: Smash the patriarchy by sharing your financial know-how with other women. This week Janine interviews Tori Dunlap a feminist who is working to dismantle the patriarchy through financial education.  Tori is a negotiation expert and we get her take on sharing salaries in the workplace, thoughts on investing, and learn how did she save $100k by the time she turned 25.  We h...

It's 2020 and that means that there is an addition $6,000 for you to contribute to you TFSA. This week Janine and Tara talk about what the benefits of the TFSA are and who the TFSA actually helps!  Did you know billions of dollars in tax revenue end up missed because of the tax shelter the TFSA provides. Is this good or bad? Hard to say, tune in to hear what we think!  Pink Tax Rebate: O...

Welcome back to Season 2!  We are so excited to be back in 2020!  This week we are talking about what our financial goals are the year. Janine and Tara are planning on maxing out their TFSAs, completing a renovation, donating more, asking for a raise, and investing in equities aligned with their values.  Talk about jam packed, what are you planning on achieving financially in 2020?...

Thanks for sticking with us all season! We round everything off with student debt, the good, the bad and the ugly. We chat about the cost of school and ways to make it more affordable. Let us know how you have tackled student debt and join us next year for season 2!  Pink Tax Rebate: Speak out about rising tuition tuition costs and get politically active 

This week we discussed statistics around the gender wage gap. In our second last episode we looked at Indigenous women, racialized women, newcomers, and women with disabilities. Canada received a grade of B and ranked 10th when it comes to gender parity and the wage gap. That being said, Alberta received a grade of D, with the third highest gender wage gap! In the second half of this episode we di...

We give a broad overview of a few government programs like the TFSA, RRSP, RESP, etc. and how to avoid common pitfalls. To confirm a couple of things, we did record this before the election was announced and released it after, please don’t be confused by our comments on that.  What year did the government give us $10,000 in contribution room was 2015 - yay for our memories. We touch on the co...

There is a staggering number of Canadians living paycheque to paycheque and without the resources to use savings for an unexpected expense. We chat about our own experiences and the emotions we went through while living off of savings and earning variable pay as well as some emotions we might feel when making choices between different basic needs when times are tough.  Janine came up with a f...

All things millennial money. Housing affordability, wage stagnation, tuition increases, and student debt. We took a quick peek at this  infographic  from stats Canada on how millennials are doing in terms of numbers.  The income distribution is worrying to say the least, so is this  chart  comparing income to housing affordability. Speaking of disparity, the top ten percen...

This week we chat a little bit about money disorders and how we can see a little bit of these disorders in ourselves.   We chat about how our families can influence how we understand and use money in our adulthoods, changing mindsets, and being kind to yourself when you just don't have enough.  It's a little bit of a therapy session for us and we hope you have one with your money friends...

Update: There’s a little bit of (American) data on the LGBTQ+ and investing. We found an index that rates public companies on their LGBTQ+ policies, this could help direct you invest in companies that are LGBTQ+ friendly. We think that all companies should be LGBTQ+ friendly in 2019/2020 but the reality is they’re not. We learned some shocking facts about LGBTQ+ benefits that can also affect any w...