The MapleMoney Show

Does the thought of making money in real estate seem out of reach? That's what many people think whenever the topic comes up. But there's an easier way to build wealth through the housing market using a trick known as house hacking. As my guest this week explains, with a little bit of money and lots of creativity, just about anyone can do it.

Andrew Kerr bought his first home at 20 years old. Now in his thirties, he is a seasoned real estate investor and serial house hacker. He uses house hacking and real estate investing to build stealth wealth and financial security. Andrew's blog, FI by REI, focuses on educating people on travel rewards, real estate investing, house hacking, and personal finance tools. His podcast, The House Hacking Podcast is dedicated exclusively to helping individuals learn to house hack!

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/107

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If you asked a thousand online entrepreneurs how they make money, you're bound to get a thousand different answers. That's the premise behind this week's episode of The MapleMoney Show.

My guest this week is Michelle Jackson, a serial entrepreneur from Colorado who jumped headfirst into online business when she started her first blog in 2012. Since then, she's made money as a coach, freelancer, and author, launched a number of digital products, as well as a successful podcast. According to Michelle, almost anyone can make money online by applying the skills they already have.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/106

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Imagine landing a lucrative corporate job at the ripe old age of 24, only to quit seven months later to pursue a life of freedom. That's exactly what Cody Berman did, and he joins the show this week to explain how he was able to walk away at such a young age.

Cody is a serial entrepreneur who is always looking for the next exciting business opportunity. He is a co-founder of Gold City Ventures, a co-founder of The Financial Freedom Summit, owner of Fly to FI, and co-host of The FI Show.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/105

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If you've ever left a job on bad terms, you may have experienced the fallout that can come with burning bridges during a career change. If you're careful, however, the relationship doesn't always have to end on a sour note.

Joel Parker is a blogger, and founder of the Financial Freedom Community, where he guides people on their financial freedom journey. Joel started his own business after being laid off from his 9-5 job, and he says that much of the credit was due to his willingness to maintain a strong relationship with his former employer.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/104

Can you imagine a no-fee savings account that pays you 2.00%, along with free transactions, no minimum balance requirement, and fast, cheap, and fully transparent international money transfers? Well, the dream is real, through our sponsor, EQ Bank. Their EQ Bank Savings Plus Account will give you all of that and more. For more information, visit https://maplemoney.com/eqbank

Have your finances been negatively impacted by the current COVID-19 crisis? Perhaps you're still working, but wondering what you should be doing to solidify your financial situation.

My guest this week is here to help. Tracy Bissett is a former banker turned entrepreneur. She educates young adults and small business owners through her weekly podcast, Young Money, as well as the teaching and delivery of financial courses, coaching and consulting.

Tracy sits down with me to discuss some ways that Canadians can cope through the current financial crisis, as well as some steps they can take to get themselves on more solid financial ground in the future.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/103

Our sponsor, Wealthsimple, believes that financial independence should be available to anyone. That's why they have no account minimums, meaning that you can get started investing for as little as one dollar. Don't delay any longer, invest online by visiting https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple

If you've ever wondered whether there are limits to how much happiness money can buy, what better way to find out than to talk with someone who knows. That's exactly what I did in this week's episode of The MapleMoney Show.

Doc G is a former high earning physician who gave up his practice to become a content creator. He now writes about personal finance and hosts his own podcast, called Earn and Invest. Doc G and I talk about financial independence, income identity, and we tackle the question of how much is enough?

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/102

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It's never been easier for Canadians to invest online. But does automated investing spell the end of the human investment advisor? My guest week doesn't think so.

Michael Allen is a Portfolio Manager at Wealthsimple. Michael has worked in the investment industry for more than 13 years, including the past 5 with Wealthsimple. Michael joins me to dispel some myths surrounding robo-investing and explain the recent surge of new investors in the current down market.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/101

Our sponsor, Wealthsimple, believes that financial independence should be available to anyone. That's why they have no account minimums, meaning that you can get started investing for as little as one dollar. Don't delay any longer, invest online by visiting https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple

Welcome to episode number 100 of The MapleMoney Show! To celebrate this milestone, I decided to invite back one of my very first guests on the show, the one and only J.D. Roth.

J.D. is an accomplished personal finance writer, and founder of the popular blog,Get Rich Slowly. Last time he visited the show, J.D. shared with us some of his biggest money mistakes. This time around, I wanted to get his advice on the most important things we should do with our money.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/100

This week's episode was brought to you by EQ Bank. Did you know? You can now transfer money overseas with TransferWise directly from your EQ Bank Savings Plus account. Not only will you benefit from earning 2.00% interest on your savings, but you'll pay far less for international money transfers. While other banks have a habit of sneaking in markups and extra charges, that's not something you'll have to worry about with EQ Bank. To start saving money today, visit https://maplemoney.com/eqbank

North Americans read thousands of articles from various online sources every single day, which means that someone has to keep that content flowing. Much of the work falls to freelance writers, many of whom earn a good living keeping the rest of us entertained and informed.

Miranda Marquit is a six-figure freelance writer whose work has appeared in Forbes, the Huffington Post, and the U.S. News & World Report, and she's no stranger to The MapleMoney Show. Miranda joins me this week to talk about her career, and she has plenty of advice for anyone wanting to make money as a freelance writer.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/099

Do you prefer to invest in companies that are socially responsible? If so, our sponsor Wealthsimple will help you build a portfolio that focuses on low carbon, cleantech, human rights, and the environment. Get started with Socially Responsible Investing by visiting https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple

Recent events have placed a spotlight on people working online from home, but it's a trend that's been building for years. In fact, just about anyone can make money online if they can learn a few key skills.

This week, I'm joined by Ashley Barnett, a long time freelance editor and creator of the brand new HitPublish course for bloggers. Ashley and I sat down to discuss why blogging is the perfect way to build the skills necessary to make money online, even if the blog itself doesn't make money.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/ashleybarnett

If you're interested in starting a blog and building your own online business, I highly recommend that you check out Ashley's new course at http://maplemoney.com/hitpublish

Can you imagine a no-fee savings account that pays you 2.00%, along with free transactions, no minimum balance requirement, and fast, cheap, and fully transparent international money transfers? Well, the dream is real, through our sponsor, EQ Bank. Their EQ Bank Savings Plus Account will give you all of that and more. For more information, visit https://maplemoney.com/eqbank