Here on the MapleMoney show, we've covered stock and real estate investing, but never in the same episode. But that all changes this week. Cody Yeh is my guest, and he's here to explain how he combines real estate, stocks, and stock options to compound the growth of his investments.

Cody is a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan who came to Canada at the age of 18, went to university as an engineer, and eventually left his white-collar job. He's now a real estate investor and a Stock & Options Coach with a seven-figure investment portfolio.

In this episode, Cody Yeh shares how you can earn cash flows and a good amount of revenue from both real estate and stocks. He talks about the mindset you use in real estate that you can carry over to stocks investment so you can win long-term.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/176

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For most of us, price is the driving factor behind our spending decisions. But should we be looking deeper into the things we buy? My guest this week joins the show to explain how we can use our wallets to affect change in the world around us.

Tanja Hester retired early from a career in political and social change communications to devote all her time to purpose-driven projects. Tanja is the author of the award-winning book, "Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way", called "the best step-by-step guide to retire early" by MarketWatch.

She's used her leadership position within the personal finance media community to push for more social and environmental awareness. Her upcoming book is called Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save as a Force for Change. Tanja sat down with me this week to discuss some of the concepts from the book.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/175

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We're all familiar with different types of insurance - home insurance, health insurance, car insurance - but what about stock insurance?

Jerremy Newsome is my guest this week, and we're talking about a subject that we haven't tackled before here on the show - options trading. Options can be complicated, but Jerremy does a great job of breaking things down and making a complex topic much easier to understand. According to Jeremy, options are a type of insurance contract, plain and simple. Is he right? Listen in and find out!

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/174

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Can an insurance policy form part of your investment strategy? It's one of the many questions I wanted to ask my guest this week.

Gregory Rozdeba is the co-founder and President of Dundas Life, a digital insurance brokerage that uses technology to make life insurance simple, accessible, & personalized for Canadians. Greg joins me on the show to discuss the various types of insurance you can buy, and explains when an insurance policy might make sense as an investment.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/173

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One of the great things about financial independence is having the ability to shift priorities when your plans change. My guest this week was on the journey to early retirement, but something changed.

Mel Dorion is the blogger and creator of Modest Millionaires. She discovered FIRE early in her career & crafted a 10-year plan for her family to reach financial independence by 2025. In 2021, she made the decision to slow things down, by leaving her career as a public servant and spending more time with her family.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/172

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 a legal Will and Power of Attorney documents online from the comfort of home.

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Have you been the victim of credit card fraud? If so, you've felt the anger, and even embarrassment that can come with it. This week, I spoke with someone who knows first hand how it feels to be a victim of fraud.

Kari Norman is the author and creator behind the personal finance blog, Money In Your Tea. She has a background in Economics and is now self-employed, providing association management and bookkeeping services. Kari joins me on the show to tell her story, and to share some tips on how you can avoid becoming a victim of fraud, and what to do if it happens to you.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/171

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!

Have you ever been tempted to buy a stock based on advice from a friend or an article you read online? Maybe you went ahead and bought that hot stock. Unfortunately, those types of stories don't usually end very well. But that doesn't mean you should stay out of the market.

My guest this week is Joseph Hogue, of Let's Talk Money YouTube fame. Joseph is a Chartered Financial Analyst with a 20-year background in venture capital and wealth management. I sat down with Joseph at FinCon, in Austin, Texas, in late September. Joseph and I talked about the right and wrong ways to pick stocks. Joseph also was kind enough to give us some insight into his investment portfolio, and how he divides his stock and ETF holdings.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/170

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%.

Grocery prices have been in the headlines lately, but it's not a good news story. For various reasons, inflationary pressures are causing prices to rise for many household items, including the food in your fridge. Thankfully, there are ways you can fight back.

Bob Lai is my guest this week. He and his wife are dividend investors who also know a thing or two about how to manage higher prices at the grocery store. Bob runs the personal finance blog Tawcan and has spent a lot of time researching changes in grocery prices for the past few years. He reveals which grocery store really does have the lowest prices, and shares some other ways you can lower your food bill.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/169

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!

You don't have to be an expert to invest, but if you want to invest using leverage, some advanced knowledge is required.

This week, I sat down with the Money Mechanic to discuss how he and his wife invest with leverage to get ahead financially. For the unfamiliar, Money Mechanic is the host of two Canadian personal finance podcasts, FI Garage and Explore FI Canada. He's a helicopter mechanic by trade, but an investor at heart. He loves talking about anything money and is passionate about teaching Canadians how to achieve Financial Independence.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/168

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 a 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%.

If I told you that you could build a real estate portfolio using other people's money, would you be interested? That's exactly what my guest this week did, to the tune of $75 million dollars!

Edna Keep's journey from single mom at age 16 to multi-millionaire Real Estate Entrepreneur and Coach is inspiring. She owns long term, buy-and-hold rental apartment buildings in Canada and the US. Her claim to fame is a $75 Million real estate portfolio built with "Other People's Money." Edna joins me on the show to explain how she became a successful real estate entrepreneur.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/167

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!