Young Money with Tracey Bissett

Sandra D'Souza is the Founder and Managing Director of Sandstone Solutions Group , a boutique recruitment company that conducts candidate searches for organizations of all sizes and across all sectors, including the private equity and not-for-profit sectors. Sandra is a business professional with over 20-years of experience in senior recruitment and financial roles. She has previously held positio...

Many people find themselves in debt or suddenly realize that they aren't making any savings or building a retirement nest egg. It can be hard to know where and how to start clearing debt. You may feel that you don't have the financial knowledge to create a plan, start saving or make investments. It is also easy to make excuses or tell yourself stories to feel better about not doing anything to imp...

Ann Marie MacDougall is the Founder and President of LeaderBoom , an organization on a mission to foster high performing cultures through leadership coaching, development, and consulting. Ann Marie started her career in the banking industry, managing diverse multi-cultural teams. She has a passion for helping teams and leaders recognize solutions to complex challenges, encouraging supportive behav...

Roller coasters are without a doubt the highlight of every theme park enthusiast. The multiple twists and turns, the climb and the drop that seems to never end, riding a roller coaster will definitely get your blood pumping. As fun as a roller coaster ride can be, the way you manage your finances shouldn't replicate the ups, downs, and nauseating turns that ride makes.   Today, I share tips on how...

Laurie Campbell is the CEO of Credit Canada Debt Solutions Inc. , the longest established non-profit credit counselling agency in Canada. Laurie is recognized as an expert in personal finance as well as an advocate for consumer protection. She is on the Board of Credit Counselling Canada and Chair of the Advocacy Committee. She is a former member of the Task Force on Financial Literacy and was the...

With summer approaching, many people are planning their weddings. Wedding planning can be stressful, particularly in terms of creating a wedding celebration on a realistic budget. If you are planning a wedding soon, then the expenses should also have you thinking about how these costs will affect your future financial goals.   Today, I share everything you need to consider when planning your weddi...

Sean Cooper is an independent mortgage broker , international speaker, personal finance writer, and the author of   Burn Your Mortgage: The Simple, Powerful Path to Financial Freedom for Canadians . His articles on personal finance have been featured in multiple publications such as the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, MoneySense, and Financial Post. He has made regular appearances on several nationa...

Spring is an excellent time of year when nature and new life spring into action. This makes spring the perfect time to review your finances and to make sure you reach your goals, reduce your debt, save money, and protect yourself against the unknown and unexpected things that life can throw your way. It's time to get your finances organized.       Today, I share how to spring clean your finances w...

Preet Banerjee is the author of the personal finance books Stop Over-Thinking Your Money!: The Five Simple Rules of Financial Success and RRSPs: The Definitive Guide to Registered Retirement Savings Plans . He is a personal finance commentator, keynote speaker, and consultant.  He trained as a neuroscientist and was a race car driver, before becoming a stockbroker and an index fund wholesaler. Add...

Melissa Leong is recognized as one of Canada's leading personal finance authorities. She is the author of Happy Go Money , a feel-good guide to finances. As a best-selling author and personal finance writer, she has over 15-years of journalism experience ranging from interviewing heads of state, celebrities, and royalty. Additionally, Melissa is the on-air personality and resident money expert of...

Rob Brown is a personal finance speaker and the author of Wealthing Like Rabbits: An Original and Occasionally Hilarious Introduction to the World of Personal Finance . Released in 2014, Wealthing Like Rabbits became a Canadian bestseller. The book has been featured in multiple publications such as The Globe and Mail, Reader's Digest, and MoneySense Magazine, and is highly regarded as a must-read...

Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs shouldn't lose sight of the risk of internal and external fraud. The dangers of fraud are real, and it is a misconception to think that fraud only happens to big firms. A business and its employees can be at risk of many kinds of fraudulent crimes. Companies are at even higher risk now that many parts of business operations take place online, so it is vit...

Céline Williams is the Founder and Chief Strategist at reVisionary , a company that helps conscious companies and entrepreneurs develop healthy and successful businesses, in a human-focused way. She is a speaker who values communication, authenticity, and innovation, with 15 years of experience helping Fortune 1000 companies that are experiencing fast growth. Céline has a BA in English Literature,...

Many people have heard of or become interested in the opportunities offered by Multi-Level Marketing companies (MLM), also known as pyramid selling, network marketing, and referral marketing. This strategy for selling products or services sees the revenue of the MLM company coming from a non-salaried workforce, who in turn earn through a pyramid-shaped or binary compensation commission system, as...

Dr. Jordin Wiggins is the Founder of Health Over All Inc. , a clinic focused on treating women's health concerns with personalized care plans. She is a doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and focuses on a whole body and whole health approach to addressing the root cause of health issues. She has a Bachelor of Naturopathy and Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and...

It can be challenging to prepare and find effective ways of planning for your future. In particular, people find it hard to plan for buying their first home or re-starting their education at a later time. Young adults may understand that starting early to plan their financial future is critical, but it is also vital to understand the financial planning options and programs that are available to Ca...

Jackie Porter is one of Canada's most recognized, award-winning financial planners, the founder of Ask Jackie , and the co-author of Single by Choice or Chance: The smart woman's guide to living longer, better . She has worked in the financial services industry for nearly 20 years, serving thousands of families, businesses, and professionals in the Greater Toronto Area. She has been featured in va...

As young millionaires-in-the-making, it's critically important to master the art and skill of managing your money and understanding your finances. Whether you're a student, recent graduate or entrepreneur your financial literacy is key to building a future of financial success.   It's the key that unlocks the feeling of freedom, empowerment, and financial fitness.   On today's episode, I share how...

Financial lessons can be found in many things and there are a lot of people, groups, and businesses who can be viewed as a source for inspiration.  Musicians, bands, and celebrities are a great example of this. To find long-term success, they need to employ a variety of skills and have an attitude that will ultimately end in financial rewards and personal happiness.   Today, I share 5 financial le...

Shannon Lee Simmons is the Founder of the New School of Finance , an unbiased advice-only financial planning school. Shannon is a Certified Financial Planner, a Chartered Investment Manager, and a public speaker. She is the celebrated author of the national bestseller Worry-Free Money and has penned a new book called Living Debt Free: The No Shame No Blame Guide to Getting Rid of Debt . Shannon is...

Colleen O'Connell-Campbell is the lead of O'Connell-Campbell Wealth Management at RBC Dominion Securities Inc . She specializes in creating financial plans and strategies for wealthy families, self-made millionaires, and entrepreneurs spend, save and share their wealth. Colleen is the host of the podcast I'm a Millionaire! So Now What? She has a Bachelor of Commerce from Carleton University and ha...

Emmy Roberts is the Co-Founder of Sercy LLC, a company that curates gifts online to spread kindness 'one gift at a time.' She is responsible for the marketing strategy and social media platforms for the company and works closely with suppliers and small businesses that share the company's mission. Initially starting as an intern, Emmy works with the Product Development team of E by Design, a home...

Jessica Moorhouse is a millennial money expert, host of the Mo' Money Podcast, and the founder of  Millennial Money Meetup , a financial literacy event for young Canadian adults. She is an Accredited Financial Counselor Canada®, a public speaker, an award-winning finance blogger and appears as a regular guest on CTV's Mind the Gap. Additionally, she is frequently featured in publications such as t...

People think about money in different ways. Our relationship, interpretation, and interaction with money play a significant role in our money mindset. Your views on money might have been created during childhood, but the people that you are closest to can also affect the way that you feel about it. So, how do you change the way you think and feel about money? How do you shift your thoughts from a...

Stacey Ann Berry is the founder and CEO of Bstellar Consulting Group , an organization dedicated to helping individuals, private companies, and non-profit organizations develop the soft skills and community they need to thrive in business through interactive workshops and consulting services. She is a published author and highly sought-after speaker who has presented engaging and inspiring keynote...