Young Money with Tracey Bissett

March is fraud prevention month in Canada, but we should be careful all year round. Scammers are sophisticated and innovative in their craft, making it very hard to know what is real and what is not. So, in this episode, I will be sharing steps you can take to avoid being swindled out of your money through a romance scam. Listen in as I explain the importance of checking the legitimacy of investme...

Managing money as a young person with a continuous list of responsibilities can be a challenge. Between living expenses, student loan debt, saving for the future, and wanting to have fun, young people often feel these pressures to keep up financially. This is where Lisa Hannam steps in. Lisa is the Executive Editor of MoneySense and has been a leading force in the success of the financial magazine...

We live in a world shaped by gender. For too long, we have underestimated the consequences of sexism in our economy, and the way it holds all of us—both women and men—back. In Mother of Invention , bestselling author Katrine Marçal sets the record straight and shows how, in a time of crisis, the ideas and ingenuity of women are crucial for our future. Today Katrine joins the show to discuss the ec...

For all of the loyal Young Money listeners, it is the first full week of February, and you know what that means… the Super Bowl is fast approaching! This year is special, as there will be five hip-hop artists performing on one stage—for the first time ever. So, in this episode, I'll be going over the financial lessons we can learn from these multi-million-dollar performers who have experienced gre...

Now that New Year's resolutions are out of mind, let's get back to paying attention, taking accountability, and being disciplined with our actions when it comes to our finances. This doesn't need to be over-complicated—it can be easy to implement financial fitness into your life. So, in this episode, I will be sharing three basic tips to get your finances on the right track for 2022. Listen in as...

After years of working in the health industry, Dr. Stacy Irvine was puzzled as to why no one had been able to find a solution to successfully motivate everyone to lead healthier lives. In Canada and the USA, rates of many chronic diseases are increasing, obesity is more prevalent than ever, and our mental health is suffering. So, what needs to happen? In this episode Dr. Irvine joins the show to s...

Kelley Keehn has been a trusted voice for sound personal finance advice for decades. Kelley started her career helping some of Canada's wealthiest, and then took her expertise to a broader audience to help people of all incomes as a personal finance educator. Today she joins the show to share insights from her new book, Rich Girl, Broke Girl , including how she is helping women claim their wealth....

Andrew Hallam is a personal finance journalist, speaker, and the internationally bestselling author of Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School  and  Millionaire Expat: How To Build Wealth Living Overseas . Before Andrew's 20th birthday, he started to invest. By the time he reached his late 30s, he had enough money to retire. In this episode, he will be shari...

Erica Alini is the personal finance reporter, where she writes about all things personal finance, business, and economics. In this episode, Erica will be joining the show to discuss her new book, Money Like You Mean It: Personal Finance Tactics For The Real World , as well as her advice for building a financially stable life. Listen in as she gives you a deeper look at the economic forces that are...

With so much going on right now (pandemic, job loss, holidays, etc.), how are we supposed to become financially fit? This is a question many are asking themselves as we approach the end of 2021, a year that rivals 2020 in terms of its difficulties. So, in this episode, I will be explaining the key to financial success and how to become financially resilient in the face of adversity. Listen in as I...

Today, we are celebrating four years of Young Money ! Together we have created 225 episodes, we are listened to in over 40 countries, and we have surpassed 200,000 downloads. It is my privilege to create fun, educational content and to host amazing guests to inspire you along your financial fitness journey. In this episode, I will be sharing the top five things I have learned throughout my time po...

There are many frightening things out there, such as spiders, snakes, etc. However, there is one thing that scares many people more than anything else: having debt. Despite this, many consumers cannot find their way out of debt due to the amount of confusing and overwhelming information available. This is where today's guest, Erin Skye Kelly, steps in. Erin is an award-winning and bestselling auth...

You may have heard Sex and the City is rebooting the franchise with their new show called And Just Like That . If you were a fan back in the day or are watching the show now to get ready for the reboot, you are in for a treat today. In this episode, I will be shining a spotlight on the show and, in particular, who is more financially fit—Sarah Jessica Parker, the actress, or Carrie Bradshaw, the c...

Financial literacy means having the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make responsible financial decisions. This requires small, imperfect actions each day and showing kindness to ourselves when we make a misstep. So, in today's training, I will be sharing the three reasons why financial literacy matters at work and how to ensure you are maximizing your efforts. Listen in as I explain how you c...

Many of you, like me, watched the Adele special with Oprah Winfrey. If you didn't watch it, you probably heard about it, as reports put viewership at over 10 million viewers. I am a huge fan of Adele and would put her concert in my top 5 shows of all time. However, I am not only a fan of her music. I also recognize that we can learn a few key financial lessons from this amazing singer, as well. So...

Rishi Vamdatt is the 12-year-old creator of Easy Peasy Finance, an award-winning resource that spreads financial literacy by breaking down complex financial concepts. Having been featured on CBS New York and many radio shows and podcasts, Rishi has touched the lives of over half a million kids, parents, and teachers, and he joins me today to discuss the importance of learning about personal financ...

D'Arcy McDonald is the Senior Vice President, Retail Deposits, Investments & Payments of Scotiabank, where his goal is to help customers become better off through convenient everyday banking, payment, and investment advice experiences. As we continue our celebration of Financial Literacy month, D'Arcy joins the show to discuss the recently released survey from Scotiabank detailing how Canadians ar...

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, and there is no better time to talk about financial fitness and why it is so important to be financially fit all year round. It is increasingly crucial that Canadians have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed decisions about their finances as the financial marketplace grows increasingly complex. In this episode, I'm breaking down wh...

Happy small business month! We are celebrating all of our small business owners in Canada this month, and what year it has been. As the pandemic continues, small businesses have had to navigate an ever-fluctuating market and get really creative as they come up with solutions to keep their businesses running. So, in this episode, I want to take some time to celebrate these brilliant business owners...

Linda Stern is a Senior Manager and Licensed Insolvency Trustee at Crowe Soberman Inc. With over twenty-five years of experience working in Canada, primarily in consumer insolvency matters consulting with individuals overwhelmed with debt, Linda helps people find solutions that work best for their financial and personal situations. In this episode, she joins the show to share her advice on what to...

Lena Sisco is a former Department of Defense (DoD) certified Military Interrogator and Naval Intelligence Officer who served in the Global War on Terror. In 2013, Lena started her own company called The Congruency Group to offer specialized consulting and training services. Today Lena joins the show to discuss body language and the power of being able to detect deception, as well as some helpful t...

Stephanie Koonar is a marketing professional, academic, career coach, and workshop facilitator. Stephanie offers "Meaningful Career" private coaching and online courses supporting young people and those in mid-career transitions. Today she joins the show to discuss the importance of finding your reason for living—or ikigai —in order to live a more purpose-driven and fulfilled life. Listen in as sh...

Anjali Pradhan, CFA, is an investment coach to women through her business Dahlia Wealth . She teaches women to invest their money so that they can grow their wealth and live a life filled with opportunity, and her services are offered through a unique online program called "Investing for Boss Ladies." In this episode, Anjali will be joining the show to share her expertise on investments and explai...

Deciding on a purchase can be harder than it seems. As a society, we are bombarded with choices and advertisements are everywhere fighting for our attention. People go about the buying process in many different ways, from researching everything to making a split-second decision on what to spend their hard-earned dollars on. So, in this episode, I am going to walk you through my purchasing pro tips...

Today I'm going to be sharing how to maximize your employee benefits package. You've heard me talk about the importance of reading through legal agreements before, and the same is true when it comes to this area. Read everything related to your benefits, make notes, ask questions, and ask for a guide. To help you understand the important parts to be looking at, I'm going to break down the benefits...