The MapleMoney Show

Did you know that conflict over finances is one of the leading causes of divorce today? Surprisingly though, the problem isn't the lack of finances, it is that couples aren't on the same page when it comes to their money. My guest this week knows a thing or two about overcoming financial stress in a relationship, because he's been there.

Talaat Mcneely is the co-founder of His & Her Money. Together with his wife, they help couples build stronger marriages by teaching them how to play on the same money team.

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

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What do the terms financial Independence and early retirement mean to you? Did you know that the concept has an acronym, and itís fueling a movement thatís growing in popularity across North America? FIRE, or Financial Independence, Retire Early, promotes the idea of making compromises today, to gain financial freedom in the future.

My distinguished guests were none other than Doug Nordman, of the Military Guide, Mark Seed, from My Own Advisor, and J.D. Roth, from Get Rich Slowly. In this episode we chat about the whole idea of financial independence, and retiring early.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/fincon19

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 appointment today, head over to https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimplechat

Listening to podcasts can be entertaining, and educational. But did you know that they can also be good for your health? Your financial health, that is. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a podcasting conference, and ran into a few friends from the personal finance community while I was there; Bethany Bayless, Chris Browning, and Philip Taylor.

In this special episode, recorded live at Podcast Movement, I chatted with two fellow podcasters, and a former podcaster, about why listening to personal finance podcasts can be a great way to improve your finances.

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

Did you know that your credit score tends to improve when you check it more often? Our sponsor this week, Borrowell, makes it easy, by providing a free credit report, along with regular updates every month. To get your free credit score and report, head to https://maplemoney.com/borrowell

Has anyone ever told you that they don't invest because it's no different than gambling? It's a line I hear from time to time, so I invited this week's guest on to the show, to answer the question once and for all.

David Stein is the author of the new book, Money For The Rest Of Us, and hosts a podcast by the same name. Previously, for many years, he managed billions of dollars for institutional investors, so he knows a thing or two about the subject of investing.

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

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Are you looking for ways to make extra money alongside your 9-5? Or maybe start a business that could someday replace your full-time gig. There are plenty of people who have done just that, including my guest this week.

Deacon Hayes is the founder of the personal finance blog, Well Kept Wallet. For Deacon, success didn't come overnight. Listen in as we discuss how he got started in blogging, and why he thinks there are better ways to make money.

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

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Do you have travel plans in the near future? To take the sting out of hotel costs, many people are turning to things like credit card rewards, hotel loyalty programs, even third party websites such as Expedia, or Booking.com. But with so many options available, which loyalty program should you choose?

Lee Huffman is a travel and finance blogger, and founder of the website, Bald Thoughts. Lee knows a thing or two about getting a great deal on a hotel, and he joins us this week to share some of his best tips.

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

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How do you feel when you look at your investment statements? Will you ever experience financial freedom? How about retirement? Does it seem like nothing more than a pipedream?

My guest this week is Rob Berger, a personal finance editor for Forbes, and author of the book, Retire Before Mom and Dad. According to Rob, financial freedom is a journey, not a destination, and he shows us ways that we can get started right away.

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

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Have you ever thought about buying a rental property, but worried that it might be too much work? According to my guest this week, real estate investing can be a great source of passive income, but only if you manage it the right way.

Dustin Heiner is a real estate investor, and founder of the blog, Master Passive Income. Dustin joins us to discuss how he generates passive income from a large real estate portfolio spread across three different states.

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

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Have you ever wondered what your life would look like on a physician's salary? After all, what kind of money trouble could a doctor run into? According to this week's guest, the answer might surprise you.

Ryan Inman is the host of the popular Financial Residency Podcast, a show dedicated to helping high-income earners stay on top of their finances. He joins us to discuss why it's always important to have a budget, regardless of your income.

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

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It's no secret that it's more expensive than ever to own a home in Canada. In fact, the average price of a home today is over $450,000, and in cities like Toronto and Vancouver, it's well over a million dollars.

With prices like that, how can a young person ever afford to own a home?

My guest this week is Alyssa Davies, content specialist at Zolo.ca, Canada's largest digital real estate brokerage, and founder of Mixed Up Money. She joins us to discuss the challenges faced by people entering the housing market and shares some ideas to help make the homeownership dream a reality.

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

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