No BS Finance

Tax season is upon us, and with that being said, I figured it would be a good time to do a basic intro to taxes. This episode is primarily touching on how to file, and some goods tips and tricks to help you out while filing. This won't be a detailed look at how to reduce your taxes, but is more of a general tax understanding and key information episode.

If you have any questions on todays episode, or if you would like to set up a one on one consult to discuss your finances, I can be reached at the following:
@no.bs.finance
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On this weeks episode of No BS Finance we are covering a poll done by RBC on the state of people’s finances. I do my best to break down the report and cover the key topics that I believe are of interest to you. 
I definitely go on more than one rant during this podcast, but I think a lot of useful actionable tips come out of this one that you can apply to your finances right now to help you feel more financial confident.

The link to the RBC article is here:
https://www.rbc.com/newsroom/news/article.html?article=125775

If you have any questions, if I missed something that you want covered, or if you would like to set up a one-on-one consult to discuss your personal finances, I can be reached here:
@no.bs.finance
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On this episode of No BS Finance we are getting back into investments after a brief hiatus. Todays investment topic is Bonds. 

Bonds are usually only known by people in the finance world, but often make up a good portion of peoples portfolio, yet people have no idea what they are or how they work. So today we are breaking down those barriers and learning all about what they are, how they work, and why they are often in investment portfolio's.

If you have any questions on todays (or any of the other) podcast, or if you would like to set up a one on one personal finance consult, I can be reached at the following:
@no.bs.finance
[email protected]

It's bonus episode time here on No BS Finance because we are talking about a finance news story that is sweeping the USA and Canada. That's right, we are talking all about the collapse of SVB bank. I talk about what happened, why it happened, why it matters to you, and just generally break down the story so you can understand it.

Helpful links to the full story:

• https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/mar/13/silicon-valley-bank-why-did-it-collapse-and-is-this-the-start-of-a-banking-crisis
• https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/11/business/dealbook/silicon-valley-bank-collapse.html

If you have any questions or would like to contact me regarding anything else about the podcast or your own personal finances, I can be reached at the following:
@no.bs.finance
[email protected]

We are back on the investment train this week talking all about GIC's. These investments are picking up popularity these days due to the rising interest rates, so we'll talk about what they are and how they can work for you and your portfolio.

If you have any questions, scenario's from your own life that you would like me to cover on the podcast, or would like to set up a one-on-one consult to discuss your personal finances, I can be reached at the following:

@no.bs.finance
[email protected]

On this episode of No BS Finance we are dissecting the results of a poll done by BMO regarding how much Canadians believe they need to retire. The answer is definitely more than you think. 

I'm going to break down the numbers and hopefully make the report a little less scary than it seems in all the headlines.

If you have any questions on the podcast, or would like to set up a one-on-one personal finance consult to talk about your finances, you can reach me at the following:

@no.bs.finance
[email protected]

This week on No BS Finance we are covering all things Mutual Funds. They work similarly to ETF's, but definitely have their own nuances that need to be covered. I talk about how they work, why they are so popular (an unpopular in some cases), and if they can work for you. 

Also, in this podcast, I talk about another podcast that I listen to that has really helped me understand Canada business and monopolies, with insights that you wouldn't normally hear in traditional media. The podcast name is 'Commons' and has a subtitle of 'Canadaland'. I highly recommend it if you are on the hunt for a new podcast.

As always, if you have any questions or would like to set up a one-on-one personal finance consultation, I can be reached at the following:
@no.bs.finance
[email protected]

In this episode of No BS Finance we are keeping the investment train rolling by talking about ETF's (Exchange Traded Funds). I've talked a bit about these before, but today I go into more detail about what they are, why they're so popular, and if they can work for you and your portfolio.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a personal finance consultation, I can be reached at the following:
@no.bs.finance
[email protected]

In this episode of No BS Finance we are starting our dive into the world of investments by talking about Stocks. 
In this episode I talk about the two different types of stocks and the characteristics of each, I talk about how people generally make money off of stocks, and we finish off with why this information matters to you and your finances.

If you have any questions on the podcast or would like to set up a one-on-one personal finance consultation, I can be reached at the following:
[email protected]
@no.bs.finance

On this episode of No Bs Finance we are going to be diving into the world of stocks by talking about both stock exchanges and indexes. I get deeper into what they are and what they aren't, I define some finance jargon that is often associated with these topics, and then most importantly, I talk about why this information matters to you.

If you like the podcast, be sure to give it rating, a download, and share it with your friends/family. If you have questions or you if you would like to set up a one-on-one personal finance consultation, I can be reached at the following:

[email protected]
@no.bs.finance