Young Money with Tracey Bissett

We are all experiencing the same stormy waters of the pandemic, but we're all in different boats. Every personal and business situation is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all advice. Remember that you are not alone, and there is support to help you when you need it. Today I want to share a story of a recent project I had with my team that we almost gave up on—but then bounced back with ea...

Keith Emery is the COO for Credit Canada Debt Solutions, the country's first and longest-standing credit counseling agency. Keith's experience in the financial literacy industry spans over two decades, and he is recognized as one of the nation's leading experts in personal finance. Today he joins the show to discuss what credit counseling is and why he believes it is so important. Listen in as Kei...

Today we have a very special guest, Kelley Keehn, joining the show for the third time! Kelley is a financial educator whose mission is to make Canadians feel good about money. She has written many bestselling books, including Talk Money To Me , the latest addition to her published work with the COVID-19 special edition just released on February 23rd. In this episode, Kelley explains the importance...

Samra Zafar is an award-winning and internationally renowned speaker, bestselling author, and educator for mental health, human rights, and equity. After arriving in Canada as a child bride and escaping a decade of abuse, Samra pursued her education as a single mother working multiple jobs and graduated as a top student with several awards and scholarships. Today she joins the show to share her in...

One of the questions I get asked the most is how to invest or get involved in investing. The reason is that investing gets all the hype in the market, online, and in the news. It's often talked about in an exciting way, dominating headlines and luring investors in for fear of missing out (also known as FOMO). The last few weeks have been no exception with the frenzied trading of GameStop, AMC, and...

Adam H. Kol, J.D. is a Couples Financial Coach. He helps couples make sure the money conversation doesn't get in the way, leading to financial clarity, confidence, stability, and peace of mind. Today he joins the show to discuss the intersection of money and relationships, giving advice on how to approach this topic with your loved ones. Listen in as Adam explains the importance of communication a...

Are you betting on Bitcoin? Things are uncertain right now, and 2021 will stay this way for a while, but it's still imperative that we focus on our financial health. In this episode, I'm discussing whether Bitcoin is an investment you may want to consider—or whether it's a gamble you'll want to avoid. Listen in as I share the basics of investing, speculating, and gambling, and where Bitcoin fits i...

Erin Lowry is on a mission to help millennials get their financial lives together. She is the author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together  and  Broke Millennial Takes On Investing: A Beginner's Guide to Leveling Up Your Money . Today Erin joins the show to discuss how to overcome your fear of talking about finances, so you can navigate those important money qu...

It's so important to keep an eye on your money and be aware of how you can use it to accomplish the things you want. As someone who's been an entrepreneur from a young age, I am thrilled to be able to support other entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. Understanding financial matters is a fundamental life skill, something that inspires me to find new and straightforward ways to make money mak...

Joy and inspiration are always welcome, and what could be better than a spotlight episode on two of the Young Money Scholarship recipients? In this episode, post secondary students Sharaf Khan and Courtney Clayton share great financial tips for success, what their post secondary experiences have been like, and how these scholarships have impacted their lives. Listen in as Sharaf and Courtney descr...

Today we are speaking with Kate and Anna Healy, two sisters who grew up in the same house but may have different outlooks on the way they spend money. In this episode, Kate discusses why she has always been so adamant about saving her money and Anna shares why she made the switch from being a spender to being a saver. Listen in as Kate explains what it has been like working in the health care sect...

What a year it has been! Lots of ups and downs, and certainly not an easy one. To finish the year on a high note, I will be discussing several great things that have happened within Young Money and the world. I am so very thankful for you, loyal young money listeners, our fantastic guests, and all of you who provide support to me, the show, and Bissett Financial Fitness. Listen in as I go over the...

Kim Cooper is the president of Youth Culture Inc., a social enterprise that bridges the gaps between youth and industry. She's passionate about sharing the stories of underrepresented youth and is part of the movement to bring equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) into the STEM fields. Today Kim joins the show to discuss the importance of resilience and having the courage to pursue your big ide...

Today we are celebrating 3 years of Young Money ! Together we have created 172 episodes, are listened to in over 40 countries, and are approaching 120,000 in downloads! It is my absolute privilege to create educational and fun financial content, as well as host amazing guests to help and inspire you along your financial fitness journey. In this episode, I interview my nephew Riley and my niece Bre...

Today we will be putting the spotlight on two of the Young Money Scholarship Fund recipients, Leeah George and Erica Morrow. These young women are amazing, and in this episode, they'll be sharing their post-secondary experiences and how the scholarship has positively impacted their lives. Listen in as Leeah describes the importance of preparing yourself financially when pursuing education, as well...

Sophia Yen, M.D. MPH is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pandia Health, a birth control delivery service. With 20+ years in medicine, she is a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford Medical School and serves on the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics's Section On Adolescent Health. Her passion is Women's Reproductive Health, and today she joins the show to discuss the three non-pr...

We are celebrating Financial Literacy Month in Canada, and for those who have been listening for a while, you know that I am on a mission to redefine the economic future of the world by addressing the financial literacy of young adults and entrepreneurs. While the school system does not do a good job of preparing the youth of today for the harsh economic realities they will be facing, I know first...

If you have been listening for a while, you know that I consider financial fitness to be a journey much like physical fitness. Financial fitness falls along a spectrum—on the far left you may be starting to learn about budgeting or saving, and on the far right of the spectrum, you may be a highly sophisticated investor. For most of us though, we are somewhere between the two in this journey togeth...

Kola Ifabumuyi is a mortgage planner that customizes optimal mortgage financing terms by leveraging customized financing engagements across Canada—regardless of whether its mortgage refinancing, mortgage renewal financing, or mortgage purchase financing. Today Kola joins the show to discuss his role as a mortgage broker, including his day-to-day tasks and what makes his position not only unique bu...

November is officially upon us, and this month is celebrated in Canada as Financial Literacy Month, with 2020 being the 10th anniversary. You know I love to celebrate financial fitness every day, and this year more than ever, we need to celebrate! In this episode, I want to share the 10 Things FCAC says you should know during times of financial uncertainty, including budgeting and keeping track of...

As October is nearing its end, we must take these last few days to celebrate the small businesses in our community. Last week, BDC held a series of special events and kicked off the week with the release of their study, "The Response: How Entrepreneurs Are Adapting to the Pandemic."  In this episode, I will be reviewing the findings of this report, which focus on how entrepreneurs are navigating t...

Jason Pereira is a partner and senior financial consultant with Woodgate Financial, a volunteer with the Financial Planning Standards Council, a mentor for entrepreneurs, a podcast host, a lecturer at the Schulich School of Business at York University, and—if that isn't enough—he is also a regular contributor to The Globe and Mail . With a wealth of experience behind him, Jason is committed to the...

Nyima Gyalmo is a passionate digital marketing specialist at Social Sherpa, a strategic digital marketing partner based out of Toronto, Ontario. She helps small businesses connect with their customers while also leveraging social media and search engine marketing. Nyima joins me today to share the keys to her success, the entrepreneurial lessons she learned through her childhood, and what she wish...

October is now upon us and is known in Canada as Small Business Month. This year more than ever, we need to celebrate! COVID stunted so many people's businesses, leaving the entrepreneurs behind these companies picking up the pieces. So in this episode, I want to share the secret behind what some small business owners are doing right and how you can implement this step into your business. Listen i...

As we reach the end of September 2020, new realities are starting to set in and many of us are realizing that things are not necessarily as we want them to be. At the time of this recording, Canada is entering its second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, case counts are climbing around the country, and pandemic fatigue is starting to set in. What does this have to do with mindset, kindness, and your...