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Kelley Keehn is a financial educator and the Consumer Advocate for the Financial Planning Standards Council whose mission is to make Canadians feel good about money. She has written nine bestselling books with Protecting You and Your Money; A Guide to Avoiding Identity Theft and Fraud and A Canadians Guide to Money-Smart Living as the latest additions to her published work. Being a media personali...

Jeet Banerjee is a serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, digital marketing consultant, and the creator of The Income Incubator , an online academy for those who want to be online entrepreneurs and business owners. At 17, he started his first business, and by the age of 25, he had successfully launched over ten businesses and sold two companies at a profit. Currently, he helps other entrepreneurs and...

Jeremiah Brown is a Canadian sport system expert, keynote speaker, and the author of The 4 Year Olympian: From First Stroke to Olympic Medallist . He is the National Manager of Game Plan at the Canadian Olympic Committee, an athlete wellness and transition program that supports 3,000 Olympic, Paralympic, and national team athletes in over 54 sports. Additionally, he is a 2012 Silver Medalist as a...

Understanding the basics is foundational when learning a new skill or pursuing new undertakings. The first step before investing is to equip yourself with the basics of how investing works. It is crucial that you understand how investment returns are generated and how investors gauge and manage risks based on their investment objectives and time horizon.   "No matter what your time horizon or risk...

David Jenkins is a strategic and visionary business leader, and the author of TheAnswerIs -- an education and informative website inspired by his daughters and designed to provide young people with the basic knowledge about investing and finance. Dave was the former President and member of the Board of Directors of Canada's most prominent independent real estate valuation company as well as the fo...

Welcome back to the Young Money podcast the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making. In this episode, I'm speaking with seven young money masters, ranging in ages from as young as 7 to as old as 16, and from various parts of Canada. These youth and young adults share their honest opinions and insightful answers to several key money-related questions. We discuss where money comes from, wha...

Spring is in the air - and that means wedding season is quickly approaching. While weddings are a joyful celebration of two people sharing nuptials and promising to love each other forever, attending a wedding can often leave you feeling surprised by the financial expense. Being a guest at a wedding can often be more expensive than you think! This cost is magnified if you are invited to several we...

With over 20 years of experience working with young adults, Janet MacDonald continues to work with high school students and their parents through her company, MyCampusGPS , where she guides them through the important decisions that will significantly impact their post-secondary life. She also helps university students prepare for professional school and equips them with the necessary skills to mak...

Convenience and safety are a few of the many reasons why people own or lease a car. While there are many decisions to make when choosing the car of choice regarding color, model, and make, leasing a car is now a popular option for those who do not want to buy one. Understanding your driving needs, your lifestyle, and your budget will give you a clear picture of whether car ownership is the right c...

Suzanne Tyson has spent the majority of her career working in roles within the higher education and student funding sectors and is the founder of HigherEdPoints , the only company worldwide that allows parents and students to convert loyalty points into funds to pay for higher education. Due to the assistance she provides to students and parents with the tuition payments, Suzanne was chosen as 201...

Leanne Myles is currently among the Top 20 brokers with Premiere Mortgage Centre and was one of the finalists at the 2017 Canadian Mortgage Awards for Best Alternative Lending Mortgage Broker of the Year.  Leanne is not only passionate about helping her clients but also in giving back to her community as she raises funds to pay for mortgages of sick people who are undergoing treatment. Leanne join...

Emily Bland is the "Seed-EO" of SucSeed , a company dedicated to improving food security and the lives of people across Canada. She is a recent graduate of the Commerce program at Memorial University and has received national recognition and awards for her business and leadership skills, including HSBC's Women Leader of Tomorrow for Atlantic Canada, 21 Inc's Top 50 Emerging Leaders in Atlantic Can...

Learning to drive and becoming a licensed driver is a fundamental life skill. Many teens and young adults anticipate with excitement owning their own car, sitting behind the wheel and driving with their friends to work, school, or activities. As young millionaires-in-the-making think about driving and car ownership, it's important to develop a financial plan that works and takes into consideration...

Leanna Haakons is the founder of Black Hawk Financial , a firm specializing in helping clients increase brand awareness and revenue through marketing, communications, and educational services. She is a financial marketing and communications expert with over a decade of experience consulting numerous funds, private and public companies worldwide. Additionally, she is the author of the bestselling f...

Every March, the Canadian government holds Fraud Prevention Month. It is a public awareness campaign that educates people about fraud and encourages them to recognize, reject and report it. The Competition Bureau works with other organizations such as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in fighting against deceit, whether online or offline. In this episode, I'm...

Hilda Gan is an HR specialist, mentor, entrepreneur, and the Founder and Chief People Officer of People Bright Consulting where she combines her knowledge of human resources with business acumen and experience as a business owner. Prior to establishing this new venture, Hilda and her husband built an award-winning transportation engineering consulting company that grew from a staff of two people t...

As the President and CEO of the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA), Neil Parmenter plays a primary role in the development of Canada's public policy concerning financial services that contributes to a sound, successful banking system that benefits Canadians and Canada's economy. Prior to working with CBA, he was the Senior Vice President and the Chief Communications Officer at TD Bank Group where...

  In her commitment to helping entrepreneurs grow their business, Sharon Connolly leads a team as the Vice President of Financing and Consulting at Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). With her financing experience of more than 20 years, Sharon serves as the regional sponsor for BDC's Women Initiative Program where she provides financing and consulting services to women-owned businesses and...

I started my RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) at the age of 18 with a contribution of $25 per month - $300 a year! My parents were insistent that my budget, even while I was a student, include this long-term savings component so that my savings would benefit from compound interest. You may remember we talked about compound interest in prior episodes and it means the addition of interest t...

Gordon Stein is the Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Pronto Forms, a leading workflow automation company. Prior to his current role, he headed the Enterprise, Education & Technical Consulting teams and lead the Apple IBM Partnership for Apple Canada.  He has served on the Dean's Advisory Council of the Engineering Faculty of Western University and is a former Governor of the Crescent Schoo...

Super Bowl 52 is just around the corner. I'm excited about this episode as it includes so many of my favorite things money, music, and excellent hustlers -- all of which are part of Super Bowl's entertainment. This year, Justin Timberlake adds to the Super Bowl excitement as he dazzles the viewers during the halftime live performance. On today's episode, I talk about the financials of the Super Bo...

Amanda Martinez is a Canadian singer and songwriter whose music exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with Latin soul. Her third and latest CD "Mañana" was helmed by GRAMMY-winning producer Javier Limón. Amanda's previous solo albums have earned her three Latin Jazz Artist of the Year nominations at Canada's National Jazz Awards and a win for Best World Music at the Toronto...

Ellen Wright is an experienced veterinary technician with eight years of experience in the field. Throughout her career, she has worked with countless animals and breeds. While she left her career as a veterinary technician to follow her dream of becoming a registered nurse, she still pursues her love and passion for animals, specifically cats and dogs, by offering pet sitting services. Ellen join...

Kristen Nolan is a high-performance health expert, international speaker, and bestselling author who helps busy professionals increase their energy and metabolism so they have the confidence to be seen, and have the stamina to have a huge impact in their careers and personal lives.  She believes that financial and professional success is 100% dependent on how energized, motivated and confident one...

2018 will soon be upon us and as we look to the new year, it's a great time for us to reflect on 2017 and our hopes for 2018. We need to be aware of how and why we spent our money the way we did this year.   "As we move forward on our collective financial fitness journey it is important to remember to take action!  Even small changes can have a big impact – you don't need to tackle everything at o...