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Do you find yourself checking your bank account statement every month wondering where all of the money has gone? Do you wonder why you find yourself still living paycheque to paycheque no matter how many raises you get at work? The problem is cashflow, or a lack of it.

Gordon Stein is an international keynote speaker, blogger, personal finance expert and author of Cashflow Cookbook - $2 Million of Financial Freedom in 60 Easy Recipes. He delivers transformational talks that help people crush their number one stress – their finances.

I sat down with Gordon this week to talk about how increased cash flow can not only improve your financial wellness, but help you regain focus, balance, and find more joy in your life. According to Gordon, it can be done with minimal effort and no budgeting.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/206

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Are you in the midst of a divorce or considering a divorce? The road ahead will have it's share of difficulty, but you and your spouse can have a more positive outcome depending on how you make some key decisions.

My guest this week is a divorce account who understands the financial and emotional toll of divorce, and she joins me to share some expert advice.

Kelly LaVallie, CPA, CA, is a divorce accountant who helps clients navigate the financial implications of marriage breakdown from understanding the family finances to negotiating and structuring the financial settlement.

She's also the author of a book titled, Untying the Knot: Protecting Your Emotional and Financial Health During Divorce.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/205

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As I get older, I realize just how quickly life moves by. And at the end, I don't want to leave behind a bunch of regrets. But how do you plan a regret-free life? That's what this episode is all about.

Jordan Grumet was a hospice doctor who discovered the personal finance community through a book called The White Coat Investor. Since then, he left his clinical practice to pursue his passion for deep conversations about money and life.

Today he hosts a podcast called Earn & Invest, and his upcoming book, Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life, comes out on August 2nd, though you can pre-order it on Amazon today. I sat down with Jordan to talk about living for today as you plan for the future.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/204

This episode of The MapleMoney Show is brought to you by Willful. Did you know that 57% of Canadian adults don't have a will? Willful has made it more affordable, convenient, and easy for Canadians to create legal Will and Power of Attorney documents online from the comfort of home.

In less than 20 minutes and for a fraction of the price of visiting a lawyer, you can gain peace of mind knowing you've put a plan in place to protect your children, pets, and loved ones in the event of an emergency. Get started for free at https://maplemoney.com/willful and use promo code MAPLEMONEY to save 15%.

For most investors, a passive index approach is the easiest way to invest for the long-term. But if you're willing to do the research, individual stocks offer a lot of potential. The challenge is knowing what fundamentals to look for, especially in today's turbulent markets.

Braden Dennis is my guest this week. He's the founder of stratosphere.io, an all-in-one platform for financial data, company specific metrics, and company research for investors, and host of The Canadian Investor Podcast. He walks us through his 6-step approach for finding great individual companies.

If you enjoyed Braden's insight and would like to learn more about his methods for finding great companies to invest in, I highly recommend that you check out Stratosphere, Braden's research platform. You can sign up for free at https://maplemoney.com/stratosphere

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/203

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

An energy-efficient home can save you thousands of dollars and help the environment, but making the necessary eco-friendly upgrades can be very expensive. Thankfully, there are several different federal and provincial home rebates and loan programs that can help to offset the cost.

Jordan Kaye is a personal finance expert, green home renovation enthusiast, and spokesperson for Zolo.ca. She joins me this week to discuss ways you can take advantage of these programs to save money and make your home more energy-efficient

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/202

This episode of The MapleMoney Show is brought to you by Willful. Did you know that 57% of Canadian adults don't have a will? Willful has made it more affordable, convenient, and easy for Canadians to create legal Will and Power of Attorney documents online from the comfort of home.

In less than 20 minutes and for a fraction of the price of visiting a lawyer, you can gain peace of mind knowing you've put a plan in place to protect your children, pets, and loved ones in the event of an emergency. Get started for free at https://maplemoney.com/willful and use promo code MAPLEMONEY to save 15%

Real estate investing often requires a slow and steady approach, but there is a way to increase your investment returns, through private mortgage lending. You have a chance to become the bank by lending your own money to individuals who need a mortgage, but are outside the box of traditional lenders.

Chad Robinson is the president of Align Mortgage Corporation and IQ Lend Inc. A fully licensed mortgage and real estate broker with 25 years of experience, he is also the author of the book, Becoming the Bank. I sat down with Chad this week to find out more about private mortgage lending, and why it offers so much potential for some real estate investors.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/201

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

It's hard to believe, but we celebrate 200 episodes of The MapleMoney Show this week! Joining in the fun are my most frequent guests from the past four years, and good friends, J.D. Roth and Miranda Marquit.

Rather than focus on a single topic for episode 200, I decided to reflect on my previous conversations with J.D. and Miranda here on the show. For example, Miranda updates us on how she continues outsourcing tasks like grocery shopping and housekeeping. And J.D. talks about a recent move and reminisces on one of his big money mistakes.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/200

This episode of The MapleMoney Show is brought to you by Willful. Did you know that 57% of Canadian adults don't have a will? Willful has made it more affordable, convenient, and easy for Canadians to create legal Will and Power of Attorney documents online from the comfort of home.

In less than 20 minutes and for a fraction of the price of visiting a lawyer, you can gain peace of mind knowing you've put a plan in place to protect your children, pets, and loved ones in the event of an emergency. Get started for free at https://maplemoney.com/willful and use promo code MAPLEMONEY to save 15%

Loyalty rewards programs can be very lucrative, rewarding their members with free flights and hotel stays, and other luxury experiences. But why do they have to be so confusing? This week, I sat down with an expert to find out what really are the best credit card rewards programs in Canada, and how the average Canadian can maximize their earnings.

Ricky Zhang is the founder of Prince of Travel, Canada's leading travel rewards website. Leading up to our conversation, I was hoping that Ricky could clear up some of the confusion I had regarding credit card travel rewards, so I came prepared with lots of questions.

Ricky is hosting The Travel Summit in late October in Toronto and is giving MapleMoney Show listeners a discount. If you're interested in learning more about making the most of your travel, head to https://thetravelsummit.com/ and during checkout, use coupon code MAPLEMONEY to save $50.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/199

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

When most of us think about insurance, we think of life insurance - protecting our loved ones after we die. But what about insurance to cover you and your family while you're still alive? This week on The MapleMoney Show, I tackle the subject of disability and critical illness insurance with my guest, Kristen Fazio.

Kristen explains how disability and critical illness insurance differs from life insurance. For one, life insurance is very straightforward, you're either alive, or you're not. Disability and critical illness insurance are considered living benefits - it protects you while you're still alive.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/198

This episode of The MapleMoney Show is brought to you by Willful. Did you know that 57% of Canadian adults don't have a will? Willful has made it more affordable, convenient, and easy for Canadians to create legal Will and Power of Attorney documents online from the comfort of home.

In less than 20 minutes and for a fraction of the price of visiting a lawyer, you can gain peace of mind knowing you've put a plan in place to protect your children, pets, and loved ones in the event of an emergency. Get started for free at https://maplemoney.com/willful and use promo code MAPLEMONEY to save 15%.

Purchasing an older home and then funding major renovations is hard enough for two people, let alone one. The numbers can get tricky in the current housing market if you're a solo homeowner. This week on The MapleMoney Show, I brought in an expert.

Jordann Brown is a content marketing manager for Zolo and a personal finance expert who writes on topics such as debt management, homeownership, and budgeting. She has been featured in publications including The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and CBC.

Over the past few years, Jordann has spent a significant amount of money on eco-friendly renovations to her Halifax home. I sat down with Jordann this week to find out more about her experience, and how she manages her budget as a solo homeowner.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/197

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