Start a business, build a website, get rich...nope. Emma Jack of Press Play takes us behind the scenes of what it really looks like to start a business. Spoiler alert: overnight success takes a long time.

Emma’s Banff Coaching Retreat (1:28)

Make time for what energizes you (4:50)

Press Play reorganizes its time: Balancing work and life  (9:37)

Emma takes her own advice – when more is not better (13:23)

Success is an iceberg (14:24)

Looking for a change? Advice from EJ (18:51)

What’s next for Press Play (24:47)

The most important quality for an entrepreneur to have (27:10)

Who’s winning? Gunner vs. Chair (28:29)

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Last week you learned how to preserve your wealth during a recession. In this episode, we go on the offensive and explain how you can earn huge returns coming out of a recession.

Stocks on sale! (0:45)

Investing during a downturn? – consider your risk tolerance (3:40)

Dollar cost averaging – not a bad strategy (5:40)

Protect your backside first (6:43)

BONUS: How have our financial plans changed with the economic slow down? (9:25)

TEASER: Somethings coming…. (14:45)

 

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Episode 6: Debt Repayment

Episode 12: How to Become Debt Free Quickly and Effectively

Episode 13: The Definitive Guide to Emergency Funds

Episode 42: Do I Need Disability Insurance?

Investopedia: 7 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Life

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With record-high inflation numbers, it can be hard to manage your finances. We'll show you how to prepare yourself, financially and mentally, to breeze through the looming recession.

BONUS: Find out how Ryan’s first sprint triathlon went (0:44)

BONUS: Ryan’s superpower (1:36)

Is this your first recession? You’re not alone (4:02)

Preparing for a recession: offence vs. defence (5:05)

Recession defence 101: preserving your wealth (6:29)

What’s the worst that could happen without good defence? (11:15)

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Episode 6: Debt Repayment

Episode 12: How to Become Debt Free Quickly and Effectively

Episode 13: The Definitive Guide to Emergency Funds

Episode 42: Do I Need Disability Insurance?

Investopedia: 7 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Life

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What you need to know about recent fluctuations in the market, and how a looming recession will change things for Canadian healthcare providers.

Business cycles 101 (1:57)

Measuring business cycles: GDP (2:31)

Recessions: What are they? (5:32)

Are we in a recession? (6:29)

Staring down a potential recession – what does it mean for healthcare providers? (8:25)

Should you be worried? (9:43)

 

Resources:

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The Canadian Encyclopedia: Recession in Canada

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Business Cycles in Canada

Investopedia: Guide to Economic Recession

Investopedia: Industries That Can Thrive During Recessions

Statistics Canada: Labour Force Survey (May 2022)

Statistics Canada: Gross domestic product (GDP)

Kenzie Academy: Which Industries Will be Most Affected by a Recession?

Storeys: Economists Split Over Whether a Global Recession is Coming

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Canada’s red-hot real estate market is finally cooling. Interest rates are jumping up and the Bank of Canada is showing no signs of stopping. What does this mean for you and your mortgage? Whether you’re refinancing or purchasing your first property, the decision of fixed vs variable rate can make a HUGE impact on your finances. Do you know which one is right for you?

A surprising stat on how rising interest rates have affected the ability of Canadians to make mortgage payments (1:24)

Recap: What is a mortgage and when do you get one (1:49)

What affects your mortgage payment (2:32)

What is a fixed-rate mortgage? (4:03)

What is a variable rate mortgage? (5:07)

Do variable rate mortgage holders pay more if the interest rates increase? (6:27)

Fixed vs. Variable – What has been better in the past? (9:00)

Pros and Cons of a fixed mortgage (9:55)

Pros and Cons of a variable mortgage (11:42)

Factors in your decision to choose fixed or variable (12:35)

Show Notes: www.alliedhealthfinancial.ca/episode118

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Episode 77: The Mortgage Process - First Meeting

Nerd Wallet: How to Choose Between Fixed and Variable-Rate MortgagesTD

Bank Mortgage Rates

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There is only one way to set up your financial plan...right? Not quite. Listen to our hosts battle it out in our epic financial plan showdown!

- Meet Erika (1:41)

- Short-term needs and long-term goals (2:30)

- The budget: gross vs take-home income (2:50)

- New-grad debt repayment strategy (3:25)

- Defence is the best offence: insurance (6:46)

- Buying used vs leasing a new car [BONUS: find out what our hosts drive] (8:58)

- Chicken or fish? Saving for a wedding (13:17)

- Playing house: how to save for a new home (15:38)

- What to save when you’re expecting (17:06)

- Making money while you sleep by investing (19:05)

- Closing thoughts (20:14)

 

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- Episode 110: Savings Accounts and GICs

- Episode 97: EI Special Benefits vs Disability Insurance

- Episode 91: Employment Insurance Special Benefits

- Episode 83: How to Plan for Parental Leave with Emma Jack

- Episode 57: Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?

- Episode 54: RRSP vs TFSA - Which Account is Right For You?

- Episode 42: Do I Need Disability Insurance?

- Episode 41: Do I Need Life Insurance?

- Episode 19: Understanding Tax Deductions: Buying vs. Leasing a Car

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With gas prices and environmental concerns on the rise, more Canadians are considering the switch to electric vehicles. But do they save you money? This episode compares fuel savings on electric vehicles versus hybrid and gas-powered vehicles. Will the electric vehicle save you more? Listen to find out!

 

- Government of Canada 2022 Fuel Consumption Guide

- Toyota Canada

- Tesla Model 3

- Electrek: How Much Does it Cost to Charge a Tesla?

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The financial markets have been all over the place recently. Traditional investments like stocks and bonds have fluctuated in value significantly over the last several months. But what about investments that are not traded on exchanges? In this episode, we talk about the current state of real estate in Canada as well as the drop in Cryptocurrency and NFT values.

 

- Global News: April 2022 home sales down 41% from last year, dropped 27% since March: TRREB

- Forbes Advisor: Why Is Bitcoin Down Today?

- CNBC: The world’s biggest stablecoin has dropped below its $1 peg

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Mutual funds are a staple for many Canadian healthcare providers. They give the average investor access to a fund manager, which also makes them the most expensive investment product in Canada. But do they work? Are the high fees worth it? In this episode, we’ll answer those questions and discuss the different types of mutual funds and compare mutual funds to ETFs.

 

- Episode 18: Are Investment Fees Holding You Back?

- Article: More evidence that it’s really hard to ‘beat the market’ over time, 95% of finance professionals can’t do it

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have changed the investing game in Canada. This inexpensive alternative to stocks, bonds and mutual funds can help you build a low maintenance and highly diversified investment portfolio. But are they right for you? In this episode, we discuss ETFs vs mutual funds, index ETFs, active vs passive ETFs and much more. If you want to get started with DIY investing, do not miss this episode.

 

- Episode 27: Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

- Episode 28: Types of ETFs in Canada

- Episode 29: Rebalancing with Passiv

- Episode 31: Asset Allocation

- Vanguard Canada

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