Are you a baby boomer banking on your home being your retirement fund? You’re not alone. With less than a third of employees in the private sector having the luxury of a pension plan at work, many Canadians approaching retirement are considering downsizing. Downsizing is a common trend among empty nester baby boomers who sell […]

Octavia Ramirez is a personal finance and entrepreneurship writer from Toronto. She’s also the Founder and CEO of Paper & Coin, a financial literacy and coaching company for Millennials, and co-hosts a weekly podcast with her husband, called “About That Life.” In my interview with Octavia, we discuss buying a home with consumer debt, saving […]

Janine Rogan is a passionate finance professional and CPA. She’s the founder of JanineRogan.com and runs her own YouTube channel. Over the years she has dedicated countless hours to sharing her knowledge through writing and speaking, and she’s passionate about educating individuals and businesses about their money. Janine lives in Calgary, Alberta giving back through […]

Martin Dasko is a 30 year old dude that loves personal finance, making money, and getting the most out of life. He’s a real estate investor and landlord. He writes Studenomics, a DIY personal finance blog in Canada. The site is unique because Martin “drives” the content – he writes from his own perspective, using […]

Kornel Szrejber is a contributing editor for Canadian MoneySaver Magazine, and is the host of the Build Wealth Canada Show, a top personal finance and investing podcast created specifically for Canadians. There he interviews the top personal finance experts to share their best strategies, tips and tactics when it comes to investing and financial planning […]

I was recently a guest on the The MapleMoney Show, the podcast that helps Canadians improve their personal finances to create lasting financial freedom. In this episode, I give you a checklist of everything you need to know when shopping for a mortgage, whether you’re buying your first home, or your current mortgage is up for renewal. […]

When you’re buying a house, knowledge is power. Getting information about the most effective tips, tactics and strategies that you can use to secure your dream home will significantly increase your chances of success. And, believe me, you’ll want any advantage you can get your hands on in a market as competitive as the real […]

Stephen Weyman is the founder of HowToSaveMoney.ca and creditcardGenius, sites dedicated to helping Canadians maximize their money. In my interview with Stephen, we discuss how Stephen burned his mortgage at a young age, buying a forever home and why the Maritimes is a good place to invest in real estate. Subscribe now and never miss […]

  Adeola’s episode is the first in a new series of podcast shows on “Women in Real Estate.” In the coming weeks I’ll be interviewing successful female real estate investors like Adeola to help encourage and inspire more women to get into real estate. After experiencing a life altering layoff when she was a junior […]

Making financial decisions on your own can be tough. Truth be told, I wasn’t always a personal finance expert. There was a time when I was pretty clueless when it came to money. (The lack of financial literacy in our education system sure didn’t help.)  Then one day I came across a book and it […]