The MapleMoney Show

In recent years, mobile technology has made banking more convenient than ever. Or has it? My guest week would say that while online banking has come a long way, it remains far from seamless.

Andrew Chau is the co-founder and CEO of Neo Financial, a technology company that's creating a fully digital banking experience, without the fees and the hassles of dealing with a traditional bank. Andrew has a deep background as an entrepreneur. Prior to starting Neo Financial, in 2014, Andrew co-founded SkipTheDishes, Canada's leading food ordering and delivery platform.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/166

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Last, but not least, here's one final reminder to grab your free tickets to the Canadian Financial Summit, which kicks off on September 22nd. To get your free tickets, head over to https://maplemoney.com/summit

The very thought of leaving a comfortable career, uprooting your family, and relocating overseas is a scary one for most people. But sometimes adventure calls, and you have to answer. This is what happened to this week's guest.

Kyle Prevost is an author and runs the website, Million Dollar Journey. He's also a longtime educator. Recently, he and his wife left their home in small town Manitoba and relocated to Doha, Qatar, in the Middle East. I sat down with Kyle to discuss the reasons for his move, and how relocating overseas can impact your Canadian residency and income tax status.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/165

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They say that personal finance is just that... personal. But with that in mind, there seems to be a consensus among the experts on certain money matters. For the past seven years on his podcast, Kornel Szrejber has asked top finance experts to share their best practices, tips, and tactics when it comes to personal finance in Canada. He joined me this week to share those lessons with us.

Kornel is the host of the Canadian Financial Summit and the Build Wealth Canada Show. He has been featured for paying off his mortgage in only 6 years while still in his 20s, and becoming one of Canada's youngest retirees at the age of 32. He now runs one of the top personal finance and investing podcasts for Canadians, as well as Canada's largest personal finance and investing conference.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/164

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%.

Also, don't forget to grab your free tickets to the Canadian Financial Summit, which is hosted by Kornel and happens later this month, on September 22nd. To get your free tickets, head to https://maplemoney.com/summit. I hope you'll join me there!

At the end of the day, personal finance is all about how you manage your money. Anyone can outspend their income, no matter how much they make. What you need is a plan and a few helpful tips to follow.

Patrina Dixon is a Personal Finance Expert and founder of It'$ My Money®️. Her mission is to help people transform their lives by mastering money management. She teaches these skills through workshops and her financial course and has been featured in Black Enterprise, Yahoo Finance, and Experian. Patrina joins me on the show to share helpful tips for budgeting, tracking expenses, and growing your income.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/163

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Are you, or someone you know, trying to get out of renting and into the real estate market? Depending on where you live, these days, buying your first home can seem like an impossibility.

Michael Dominguez is a successful real estate investor who, along with his wife, owns more than 10 investment properties in Ontario. He's also the author of a book, Armchair Real Estate Millionaire. Michael joins me on the show to discuss how renters can make the jump into the real estate market through house hacking and other means.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/162

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%.

Do you have a great story to tell about your experiences as a homeowner? Your house is the biggest purchase you'll ever make, so it's no surprise if there are a few adventures along the way.

J.D. Roth is my guest this week. Well known in the personal finance and financial independence communities. J.D. is the founder of Get Rich Slowly, a long-standing personal finance blog named one of the best by Time magazine. I sat down with J.D. to chat about his experience as a homeowner over the past four years, and why he recently decided to sell his dream property and relocate to a different city.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/161

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!

In financial circles, 'debt is bad, and savings is good' is a common refrain. But the truth is somewhat more complicated, and not enough people are educating themselves about how to properly use loans and other credit products to their advantage.

Vlad Sherbatov is the President and Co-Founder of Smarter Loans, Canada's largest loan, and financial directory. He is also the host of the Smarter Money Show, the video podcast that helps people excel with money in life and in business.

He is a passionate entrepreneur and business leader in the Canadian financial sector and was selected as a 2019 Top 25 Leaders in Lending by the Canadian Lenders Association. Vlad joins me on the show this week to explain how the right credit products can help propel you forward.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/160

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 have 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%.

At what age should you start teaching your kids about money? Do you worry that they'll make the same money mistakes you made when you were young? Can you show them how to properly spend, save, and share their money? If you've asked yourself any of these questions, you'll want to listen to this week's episode.

Susan O'Brien is an award-winning wealth management advisor and author of the book, Net Worth Thinking: A New Way Forward for Wealth Management. Early in her career, Susan realized that what weighed on parents' minds most when it came to their finances, was their kids. She joins me on the show this week to discuss ways to teach kids about money, and help them navigate the heavy consumer influences that are all around them.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/159

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!

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by choices you have when it comes to managing your investments? In addition to the multitudes of financial advisors vying for attention, there are dozens of online brokers and robo-advisors. No wonder it's so hard to know what to do with your portfolio. Thankfully, my guest this week is here to help you sort things out.

Jim Yih is the founder of RetireHappy.ca, Best Selling Author, and Financial Speaker on wealth, retirement and personal finance. Jim takes us through the history of financial advice in Canada, and explains where things stand today. By the end of the episode, you should have more confidence about where and how to invest your money.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/158

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 have 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%.

How often do you think about your retirement? When you do, what is it that concerns you the most? If it's money, then you're not alone. But as you're about to find out, there's a lot more to a successful retirement than the money.

Mike Drak is the author of the books Retirement Heaven or Hell: 9 Principles for Designing Your Ideal Post-Career Lifestyle, and Victory Lap Retirement, Work While You Play, Play While You Work. Mike joins me this week to share his story, how he found himself in a place he calls 'retirement hell,' and how he managed to escape.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/157

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 have 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%.