Your Life and Money

Welcome to "Your Life and Money," where we believe financial planning isn’t just about numbers—it’s about living a life aligned with your values. In this kickoff episode for 2025, Brad Smith and Tim Borody reflect on key financial lessons and look ahead to trends, opportunities, and challenges that might shape your year. In this episode, we’ll cover: Why the start of a new year is a great time to...

As another year comes to a close, join hosts Bradley Smith and Tim Borody in a thought-provoking episode of Your Life and Money. In this special end-of-year conversation, Brad and Tim reflect on 2024’s surprises, lessons, and successes, while setting the stage for an optimistic 2025. Financial planning is not just about numbers—it’s about aligning your money with your values. This year-end wrap-up...

In this episode of Your Life and Money, Brad Smith steps into the studio solo to share a valuable learning experience: How even seasoned financial professionals can be targeted by sophisticated scams. The subtle tactics scammers use to build trust and create urgency. Red flags to watch for when transacting online or in your community. Practical tips to protect your finances and avoid falling victi...

In this episode of Your Life and Money, we're diving into an often-overlooked but incredibly important topic in financial planning: contentment. As we approach the end of the year and reflect on what truly matters, Tim Borody takes the reins to explore how aligning your finances with your values can lead to a life filled with more meaning and satisfaction—no matter what stage of life you're in. Th...

Retirement planning is more than just crunching numbers—it’s about aligning your money with your dreams and building a life that feels rich beyond the finances. In this episode of Your Life and Money, hosts Brad Smith and Tim Borody dive into how true financial planning encompasses emotional, social, and physical preparation for retirement. Together, they unpack the latest Fidelity report on Canad...

Retirement planning has evolved beyond numbers—it’s about aligning money with your life and values. In this episode of Your Life and Money, Brad Smith and Tim Borody explore the changing landscape of retirement, sharing insights from a new report that uncovers Canadians’ shifting attitudes and priorities as they approach this major life transition. Join us as we dive into: The latest findings on C...

Welcome to Your Life and Money! In this episode, we’re diving into the intricate world of mortgages and financial planning with our guest, Julia Bernier, a seasoned mortgage broker. We’ll explore how to align your financial choices with your life goals, helping you make informed decisions in a fluctuating market. Join hosts Brad Smith and Tim Borody as they uncover practical insights from Julia’s...

Are you ready to embark on one of the most important transitions of your life? Welcome to Your Life and Money, where financial planning goes beyond numbers—it's about aligning your money with your life, values, and priorities. In this episode, Brad Smith and Tim Borody dive deep into the emotional and financial complexities of exiting a business and what comes next. Whether you're a business owner...

Ever wondered how to align your money with your values while planning for life’s biggest transitions? Welcome to Your Life and Money, where we believe financial planning isn’t just about numbers—it’s about your life. Join Brad Smith and Tim Borody as they dive into real stories of people using life-centered financial planning to achieve their goals and live out their dreams. In this episode, we ex...

Welcome to "Your Life and Money," where financial planning isn't just about numbers—it's about your life. I'm Brad Smith, joined by Tim Borody, and each episode, we share inspiring stories from real people who have achieved their dreams through life-centered planning. In today's episode, we're excited to welcome a special guest, Anneline Breetzke, a successful business owner and a longtime client....

Ever wondered how to align your financial goals with your life aspirations? Welcome to "Your Life and Money," where we believe financial planning is not just about numbers but about crafting a life you love. Hosted by Brad Smith and Tim Borody, each episode brings you real stories from individuals who have achieved their dreams through life-centered financial planning. In this episode, we are thri...

Welcome to "Your Life and Money," where financial planning is more than just numbers—it's about your life. I'm Brad Smith, joined by Tim Borody, and in this episode, we delve into the often overlooked yet crucial topic of life insurance. Discover how aligning your money with your values can pave the way to achieving your goals and dreams. In This Episode, We Cover: Understanding Life Insurance: Wh...

Welcome to "Your Life and Money," where we believe financial planning is not just about numbers, it's about your life. I'm Brad Smith, joined by Tim Borody, and in each episode, we share stories from real people who have used life-centered planning to achieve their goals and dreams. Today, we're diving into the world of risk management and insurance, with a focus on life insurance. Understanding t...

Are you ready to transform your financial journey? In this episode of "Your Life and Money," hosts Brad Smith and Tim Borody dive deep into the art of aligning your finances with your values. We believe that financial planning is not just about numbers—it's about your life. Join us as we share real stories and practical advice to help you achieve your goals and dreams through life-centered plannin...

Welcome to "Your Life and Money," where financial planning goes beyond numbers to enrich your life. I'm Brad Smith, joined by Tim Borody. In each episode, we share real-life stories of people who have used life-centered planning to achieve their dreams, alongside actionable advice to help you align your money with your values and priorities. In today's episode, we dive into the concept of return o...

Welcome back to "Your Life and Money," where we delve deep into the intersection of financial planning and personal values. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Christine Tessier as she unpacks the megatrends shaping our economic landscape. In part two of our discussion, we explore how demographic shifts, geopolitical tensions, clean energy initiatives, and the rise of AI and machine...

Welcome aboard to "Charting Paths," where we navigate the twists and turns of financial markets with expert guidance. In this special two-part episode, we dive deep into the realm of economic uncertainty and portfolio management with Christine Tessier, the Chief Investment Officer of Harbourfront Wealth Management. In Part 1, we kick off our discussion with an exploration of the current economic l...

Welcome to another episode of "Your Life and Money," where we delve into the intricate relationship between financial planning and life's deeper values. In this episode, we revisit key insights from a recent interview and explore the profound impact of aligning money with personal truth. Key Points Covered: Reflections on an interview with Paul, emphasizing the importance of embracing mortality an...

Welcome to "Your Life and Money," where we delve into the transformative power of life-centered financial planning. Join hosts Brad Smith and Tim Borody as they explore stories of real people who have aligned their finances with their life goals and dreams. In this episode, Brad is joined by Paul Armson, a trailblazer in the financial planning industry who challenges conventional wisdom. Paul shar...

Welcome back to another episode of "Your Life and Money," where we dive deep into the world of financial planning, believing that it's not just about numbers but about crafting a plan that aligns with your life. I'm your host, Brad Smith, joined by the insightful Tim Borody. Today, as we find ourselves amidst tax season, we're addressing the common questions flooding our inbox. In this episode, we...

Welcome back to "Your Life and Money," the podcast that goes beyond the numbers and dives deep into the intersection of life and financial planning. I'm Brad Smith, joined by Tim Borody, and in this episode, we are joined by tax expert Angelique Gray, CPA CA. to discuss the key aspects of the 2023 tax season. In this insightful episode, we break down the important changes and considerations for in...

Welcome to Your Life and Money, where we believe that financial planning is not just about numbers; it's about your life. Join hosts Brad Smith and Tim Borody as they delve into the world of life-centered planning, sharing inspiring stories and valuable advice from real people who have achieved their goals. In this episode, they are joined by special guest Angelique Gray. Key Points: The importanc...

Welcome to "Your Life and Money," where financial planning is more than just numbers—it's about aligning your money with your values and priorities. Join hosts Brad Smith and Tim Borody as they share stories of real people who have achieved their goals through life-centered planning. In this episode, the hosts delve into the fascinating topic of wealth languages, exploring how different individual...

Welcome to "Your Life and Money," where financial planning goes beyond numbers and dives into the essence of your life. Join hosts Brad Smith and Tim Borody as they share inspiring stories of real people who have achieved their dreams through life-centered planning and valuable advice. In this episode, Brad and Tim introduce powerful tools designed for 2024, focusing on retirement planning and inv...

Welcome to "Your Life and Money," where financial planning goes beyond numbers to shape your life. Join hosts Brad Smith and Tim Borody as they kick off the first episode of 2024 with a deep dive into the exciting world of life-centered planning. Discover real stories of individuals achieving their dreams through strategic financial planning and gain valuable advice to apply to your own journey. E...