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Jason and Chael discuss various topics in Canadian financial services. In most episodes, Jason sends Chael a recent media item. Jason and Chael unpack the item in question, to decide what is BS and wh... more
FAQs about Financial BS Podcast:How many episodes does Financial BS Podcast have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.
May 29, 2026Ep 48 Securities Regulation - Private VenturesJason's crusade against interesting investments continues. Chael gives us the May ice cream menu, but probably too late. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mackenzie-investments_invested-in-performance-activity-7438236761052303360-i4tp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAFBOskBvYA6UygOxfSLkqBMuP4vGXokuco...more19minPlay
May 22, 2026Ep 47 Diversification and ConcentrationA big fundco does a good thing, and gives Chael the chance to ask Jason about diversification and concentration in an investment portfolio. Jason wants to keep things boring. https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/products/mutual-funds/mackenzie-precious-metals-fund ...more16minPlay
May 15, 2026Ep 46 A second short podcast about RDSPsJason talks a bit too much in this episode, getting into some nitty gritty of RDSPs. Chael is very patient. https://www.fpcollective.ca/rdsp-part-i-the-purpose/https://x.com/AaronHectorCFP/status/1700281433254748668?s=20https://pooranlaw.com/wholelifeplanning/questions/rdsp/...more17minPlay
May 08, 2026Ep 45 A Short Episode About RDSPsJason and Chael start into a discussion about RDSPs. Episode 2 next week. Did we dox a listener? https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/consumer-alert/article/toronto-ont-family-frustrated-they-cant-access-rdsp-funds-for-disabled-son/https://www.fpcollective.ca/rdsp-part-i-the-purpose/ ...more15minPlay
May 01, 2026Ep 44 Exam CheatingJason is not surprised at reports of cheating on the life insurance licensing exam. Chael is excited for the prospect of using AI, but not to cheat on exams. https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/ontarios-llqp-exams-will-soon-be-held-in-person-only/ ...more22minPlay
April 24, 2026Ep 43 Listener Jennifer Leads the WayPart 2 of 2.Jason is not happy with the state of financial planning. Chael gets it. https://openpolicyontario.com/champagne-wishes-and-caviar-dreams/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/financial-facelift/ ...more22minPlay
April 17, 2026Ep 42 NOT BS - Caviar WishesJason again picks on the Globe and Mail. Chael discusses bread pans and free ice cream. https://openpolicyontario.com/champagne-wishes-and-caviar-dreams/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/financial-facelift/ ...more16minPlay
April 10, 2026Ep 41 Own GoalJason expresses the crazy idea that a financial advisor should a) present client with options and b) not brag about not doing so. Chael demonstrates that he really did learn about DB pensions. https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/news/industry-news/why-none-of-this-advisors-physician-clients-even-asked-about-joining-a-db-plan/391295?hsmemberId=...more14minPlay
April 02, 2026Ep 40 Five Stars!Jason continues to pick on active management and dividend investing and Chael demonstrates why he failed Aeronautics Engineering 232. https://www.manulifeim.com/retail/ca/en/investments/etf/manulife-smart-international-dividend-etf-u-idiv.b ...more18minPlay
March 27, 2026Ep 39 Banks and P**n (not what you're thinking)Jason gets to pick on one of his favourite pieces of financial BS, and saves Chael the trouble of hawking ice cream. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/fc61fb9e3ac95b7c9416a9fde8526e13dff1d8a856a603842cd938e68ad19374/DX54VHO5IBCCXEMDZ44ZGCU6YI/ ...more20minPlay
FAQs about Financial BS Podcast:How many episodes does Financial BS Podcast have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.