Mastering Money

Your salary doesn’t paint the entire picture of your compensation. Benefits, flexible work, vacation time and more are all part of the overall package that contributes to your job satisfaction and financial well-being. 

We cover all components of your compensation and talk about how to properly evaluate them to make informed decisions about your career path. 

Join Carolyn Hamer, Deloitte Canada’s National Leader of Workforce Transformation, to know more on how to value benefits beyond just the salary and understand how to negotiate for fair compensation packages that align with your career goals and aspirations. 

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The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information. 

Can you ever prepare for sudden job loss? Maybe not, but you can take steps to future-proof your career and learn to navigate career uncertainties with grace. We talk about the strategies you can take to protect yourself and your career.

Join our expert Pat Romain, The National Practice Leader - Career Transition @Gallagher, to learn more on how to develop a growth mindset, identify transferable skills, and harness the power of continuous learning to stay relevant in a rapidly changing job market. 

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The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information. 

When it comes to interest rates and inflation in Canada, what is their significance? What are the driving forces causing their fluctuation? And why should you care? We dive into the complexities of interest rates and inflation, exploring their impact on employment, wages, immigration, and mortgages. 

Join David-Alexandre Brassard, CPA Canada’s chief economist since July 2021, in a discussion on interest rates and inflation and their influence on employment and financial planning. Learn more about how to navigate economic forces and ensure your financial stability amidst changing market conditions. 

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This season is proudly brought to you by Pivot Magazine.  

The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information.   

Join host Doretta Thompson and PIVOT Magazine Associate Publisher, Douglas Dunlop, as they discuss what is upcoming in season 8 of our mastering money podcast. The future of labour is here, are you ready? 

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Talking about debt can be hard as it can bring up many emotions, including shame, guilt, and despair. But talking about debt is often the first hurdle to master so that one can concentrate on recovery.

We sat down with Jeff Lewis, CPA, CA, FCCA, CIRP, LIT, Senior Vice-President and Partner at BDO Debt Solutions and Chantel Chapman, Co-Founder of The Trauma of Money and Financial Trauma Researcher and Educator, to learn more about the power of talking about debt, owning debt, and focusing on the road forward.

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This episode is part of our podcast focusing on helping listeners manage and better understand debt through strategic planning and purposeful action.   

This season is proudly brought to you by BDO Debt Solutions, helping you turn the page on debt. 

The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information. 

You’re ready to retire and enter what has been called “the golden years” only to bring an unwelcome guest with you - Debt. This is the sad reality for many entering this stage of life, which is supposed to be about relaxing and freedom after years of hard work. For some, retirement is put on the backburner as they are forced to work longer, lend money to adult children, and get their finances under control.

Hear from Christine Lang, BA(Econ), CPA, CGA, CCS, President and Principal Advisor, LANG Financial Consulting and Wealth Solutions on how debt can impact your retirement and what you can do to move forward so that you can enjoy those golden years.

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This episode is part of our podcast focusing on helping listeners manage and better understand debt through strategic planning and purposeful action.   

This season is proudly brought to you by BDO Debt Solutions, helping you turn the page on debt. 

The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information. 

Have you heard of the term debt trap? Have you, or someone you know, fallen into one or several? If we aren’t careful, it's easy to fall into a debt trap that can seem like a never-ending mountain to climb over.

Join Ilan Kibel, BDO Partner and Senior Vice President, as he explains what a debt trap is, examples of these traps, red flags to look out for and how one can pull themselves out to move forward financially.  

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This episode is part of our podcast focusing on helping listeners manage and better understand debt through strategic planning and purposeful action.  

This season is proudly brought to you by BDO Debt Solutions, helping you turn the page on debt.

The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information.

How often do you check your credit score? Do you know all the ways credit, good or bad, can affect you? Your credit score is so much more than a simple three-digit number, and it can follow and weigh you down for years if it gets too low. Understanding how to build and keep a healthy credit score is a key pillar of good personal finance. 

Join Julie Kuzmic, Senior Compliance Officer, Consumer Advocacy at Equifax Canada, as she gives listeners a crash course on building a strong credit score, debunking credit score myths, and of course understanding how debt can affect credit.  

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This episode is part of our podcast focusing on helping listeners manage and better understand debt through strategic planning and purposeful action.   

This season is proudly brought to you by BDO Debt Solutions, helping you turn the page on debt. 

The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information. 

If you’re not careful, debt can be overwhelming, and you can find yourself feeling like there’s no way out. Understanding the warning signs that you may need help getting your debt under control is only the first step in moving towards a solution that works for you now and in the future.

Hear from Nancy Snedden, Personal Debt Solutions Leader, Advisory with BDO Canada as she walks listeners through the process of recognizing and dealing with your debt problem through effective credit counselling and meaningful action. With the right guidance, life after debt is possible and you’ll come out the other side feeling relieved and in control.

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This episode is part of our podcast focusing on helping listeners manage and better understand debt through strategic planning and purposeful action.  

This season is proudly brought to you by BDO Debt Solutions, helping you turn the page on debt.

The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information.

When it comes to household debt in Canada, what do the numbers tell us? Recent economic volatility and rises in the costs of living have left many feeling uneasy about their financial situation. How is the average Canadian being affected by debt, and should we be concerned about the direction debt numbers are trending towards?

Join our expert Guy Gellatly, Chief Economic Advisor in the Analytical Studies Branch at Statistics Canada, for an in-depth look at household debt in Canada and what the numbers mean for the average Canadian. Looking at the big picture can offer valuable insight into how we are coping with debt and what we can do to prevent the numbers from getting out of control.

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This episode is part of our podcast focusing on helping listeners manage and better understand debt through strategic planning and purposeful action.  

This season is proudly brought to you by BDO Debt Solutions, helping you turn the page on debt.

The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information.