The MapleMoney Show

Are you struggling with debt that you can never seem to pay off? If you don't create a plan for your money, you'll struggle to pay off debt regardless of your income level. My guest this week is here to help.

Ashley Patrick is the founder of the blog, Budgets Made Easy. Ashley and her husband paid off $45,000 of debt in 17 months. I sat down with Ashley this week, and she explained how they managed to become debt free, and you can do the same by following a similar plan.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/156

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One of the most difficult jobs a landlord has is finding the right tenant for their rental property. And the screening process can be just as hard for the person who's applying as it is for the landlord. My guest this week has created a tool that makes the entire process easier for both the landlord and the tenant. He joins me to discuss how it all works.

Chad Guziewicz is Co-Founder of Rentify, an instant screening tool used to verify tenant application data by landlords and property managers across North America. Chad is a 2x start-up entrepreneur and previously had extensive experience in the property management industry which fueled the inspiration for Rentify.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/155

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Can you live without internet? No, this isn't an episode about cutting the cord, it's what I had to do for half a week thanks to a damaged cable. Unfortunately, I couldn't record a new episode without my connection to the outside world, but I did use the time to select an early episode that I think will inspire anyone that may have lost their job over the past year or more thanks to Covid.

Way back in episode three, Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income was kind enough to join me on the show to discuss his experience in being laid off from his job during the 2008 financial crisis, and how he managed to turn the experience into a positive. Pat dishes on past side hustles, including one that may not have been legal! He also explains what inspired his book, Let Go.

I really think Pat's message is worth bringing back to what is now a larger audience here on The MapleMoney Show, even if my skills as a host were still "in progress", thankfully Pat helped to make this a great chat!

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/replay003

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Do you feel like you're following the rules you've been taught about money, but you're still not getting ahead? Sometimes it's best to have a contrarian approach.

Ken Greene is a financial advisor and founder of Greene Finance & Insurance. Ken joins me this week to explain why it's important to not only think about the future when it comes to your money, but to also enjoy today. Ken tells the story of how he managed to recover from many early financial mistakes, by making a major life change.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/154

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%.

In Canada, real estate investing has yielded solid returns for many years, but is the current housing market making investors nervous? After all, the last thing you want to do is buy an investment property in a housing bubble.

Eric Chang is my guest this week. He's been investing in real estate for over 10 years, purchasing his first rental property at age 24. He now owns a portfolio of rental properties in Southern Alberta. Eric joins me on the show to discuss, among other things, how real estate investing can lead to financial independence, and how to stress-test a rental property before you buy and figure out your personal risk profile.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/153

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The very mention of emerging markets is enough to make nervous investors twitch. After all, the asset class has long been synonymous with risk in investing. In this week's episode, I dive into the subject of emerging markets with my guest, and what he has to say might surprise you.

Kevin Carter is the founder of EMQQ, an ETF that focuses on Internet & Ecommerce companies in, you guessed it, emerging markets. Kevin is a diehard value investor and Buffet fan but also a believer in indexing. His fund, EMQQ, has become the best overall performing Emerging Markets ETF over the one, three, and five-year periods.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/152

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%.

No doubt you've seen the headlines surrounding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and most recently, Dogecoin. And now, NFTs are all the rage. But do you really understand how any of it works? My guest this week is here to lay it all out for us.

Courtney Stephen is a pro athlete with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, but after listening to my interview with him, you will find out that he is much more than an athlete. Though he has played over 100 games as a pro in the CFL, Courtney is best known for his work in the community & his passion for teaching all things related to financial education.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/151

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The problem with only listening to one perspective on a topic is that there may not be a one-size-fits-all solution. That's certainly the case when it comes to your personal finances, which are indeed personal.

On the show this week, I chat with Mark Seed, founder of the Canadian personal finance blog, My Own Advisor. Mark is saving and investing his way to a million dollar portfolio using low-cost ETFs and dividend-paying stocks. Mark joins me to talk about financial independence and early retirement, and how to tailor your FIRE plans to fit your lifestyle.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/150

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%.

Most Canadians have been grounded from travel during COVID-19, but behind the scenes, credit card companies have been making plenty of changes to their travel rewards programs.

Barry Choi is a personal finance and travel expert based in Toronto, who makes frequent media appearances in Canada and the U.S. He joins me this week to explain what's going on in the world of travel credit cards, and share some tips on how to maximize your rewards.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/149

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!

Are you one of the thousands of Canadians who has made money investing in real estate? If so, chances are you've owned a rental property or flipped houses. But how about investing in mobile homes? That's our topic this week, here on the MapleMoney Show.

Rachel Hernandez is an author and real estate investor. As a former business-to-business sales executive for Fortune 500 corporations, Rachel has extensive training in the area of sales and marketing. With over a decade of experience, she spent several years as a landlord before taking the leap to specializing in mobile home investing. Rachel joins us this week to discuss the benefits of mobile home investing, and how you can get started.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/148

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%.