The MapleMoney Show

Did you know that your financial situation can be affected by the city or province you live in? Or by your parental status, your gender, or the colour of your skin?

My guest this week is Brynne Conroy, author of The Feminist Financial Handbook, and founding member of the website, Personal Finance by Women. Brynne sheds light on the numerous financial challenges faced by working moms, visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ community.

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

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, clean tech, human rights, and the environment. Get started with Socially Responsible Investing by visiting https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple

Are you managing your own investments through an online broker? If so, how's it going? While I am a believer in do it yourself investing, it is certainly not for everyone. If you're second-guessing your abilities to manage your own portfolio, this episode is for you.

My guest this week is Salman Ahmed, a portfolio manager with the Canadian investment firm, Steadyhand. Salman joins me to discuss why professional investment advice remains so important in today's world of low fee, do-it-yourself investing.

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

It is December, and RRSP season is right around the corner. With an RRSP from our sponsor, Wealthsimple, you can get a bigger refund AND save on investment fees. MapleMoney readers get $10,000 managed for free when they open a new account or transfer their RRSP to Wealthsimple. To open your RRSP today, head to https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple

Have you ever felt the pressure to constantly be moving up at your job, just to get ahead? Perhaps there is a better way to gain financial independence and build your ideal lifestyle.

My guests this week are a married couple who have built a life together as partners, parents and entrepreneurs. Tom and Ariana Sylvester are authors of the book, Lifestyle Builders, which details how they built their dream life by becoming entrepreneurs.

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

More and more investors are seeking out companies with a social conscience. Our sponsor, Wealthsimple, can help, with low-cost investment portfolios that focus on low carbon, cleantech, human rights, and the environment. Get started with Socially Responsible Investing by visiting https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple

Have you ever wondered if a side hustle could become your full-time job? Or whether or not you see yourself doing what you're doing now, for the rest of your career. If so, you're not alone.

My guest this week asked himself the same questions, and he joins us this week to share his story. Clint Proctor is a full-time personal finance writer from Daytona Beach, Florida, but one year ago, he was a full-time pastor. Find out how he made the leap, and why.

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

The biggest myth about robo advisors is that they are all tech, and lack the personal touch. If you're curious about moving over and have questions, our sponsor, Wealthsimple, now lets you book a 15 minute call with an experienced portfolio manager. To book your chat, head over to https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimplechat

Did you know that closing a credit card can actually hurt your credit score? Or that your bank may not be reporting your credit information to both of Canada's credit bureaus?

In this episode, I'm joined by Richard Moxley, credit expert and author of the book, The Credit Game. Richard explains why it is so important to monitor your credit on a regular basis, and he also busts a few credit score myths along the way.

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

Our sponsor, Borrowell, is on a mission is to help Canadians feel great about their credit. To do it, they've taken a product that was once $23/month, and made it completely free. To get a copy of your free credit score, credit report, as well as ongoing monitoring every month, head to https://maplemoney.com/borrowell

Do you know what industries you're supporting through your investment portfolio? These days, more and more people are choosing to move away from the so called "sin stocks", like alcohol, tobacco, and gambling, opting instead to invest in companies with a track record of sustainability.

My guest this week is Tim Nash, a fee based advisor at Good Investing and founder of The Sustainable Economist. Tim explains why, these days, socially responsible investors should be thrilled by the many sustainable investment options they have at their disposal.

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

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, clean tech, human rights, and the environment. Get started with Socially Responsible Investing by visiting https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple

Have you avoided talking with your elderly parents about their finances? Do you know if they've created a will, or a power of attorney? If not, there is no better time than now to start a conversation.

My guest this week knows a thing or two about having money conversations with parents, after all, she wrote a book on the topic. Cameron Huddleston is an award winning journalist, and author of the book, Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How To Have Essential Conversations With Your Parents About Their Finances.

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

Did you know that having a good credit score can help you get better rates on your mortgage, insurance, and loans, saving you a lot of money in the long run. Our sponsor, Borrowell, will provide you with a free credit report, along with monthly updates and recommendations. To get started today, visit maplemoney.com/borrowell

It might be hard to believe, but many Canadian investors lose more than 50% of their return to fees. Are you one of them?

My guest this week is Larry Bates, a former bank executive and author of the book, Beat the Bank: The Canadian Guide To Simply Successful Investing. Larry joins us to discuss why Canadians are losing so much money to investment fees, and what we can do about it.

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

The biggest myth about robo advisors is that they are completely tech-driven, and lack the personal touch. If youíre curious about signing up and have questions, our sponsor, Wealthsimple, now lets you book a 15 minute call with an experienced portfolio manager. To book your appointment, head over to https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimplechat

Have you made your will? If not, what's holding you back? For a lot of Canadians, just the idea of having to deal with the subject of death makes them uncomfortable. Thankfully, creating a will doesn't have to be a daunting task.

My guest this week is Erin Bury, CEO of Willful, a Canadian online will and estate planning company. Erin joins us to discuss why it's so important for Canadians to not only create a will, and make sure it stays updated.

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

There was a time when getting a copy of your credit report was a major hassle, and would cost money as well. That's no longer the case, thanks to our sponsor, Borrowell. They'll send you an updated credit report each month, and share tips on how you can improve your credit. To get your free credit report, head to https://maplemoney.com/borrowell

It has been said that the best way to build wealth is to invest early and often, then let time, and compound interest take over. It's a solid plan, but it takes years, decades even. But what if there was a way to accelerate your path to wealth, by investing in yourself.

My guest this week is Jeff Rose, a long time financial planner, and founder of Wealth Hacker, and The Good Financial Cents blog. For years, Jeff followed the traditional path to wealth, until he realized that his biggest returns came when he invested in himself

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

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, clean tech, human rights, and the environment. Get started with Socially Responsible Investing by visiting https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple