The MapleMoney Show

Travelling with small children can be exhausting, especially as a single parent. With your kids requiring so much of your attention, a fun trip doesn't always feel like a vacation for the parent. However, with the proper preparation, and a little travel hacking, your next trip can be both affordable and relaxing.

Ben is a money and travel writer who lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also runs a travel blog The Thrifty Wanderer, co-hosts the Just One More Trip podcast, and helps run the Freelance Writer Academy. Ben happens to be a single parent who loves to travel. He joins the MapleMoney Show to discuss everything from maximizing credit card travel rewards to tips on travelling as a solo parent with kids.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/147

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How are you and your partner doing when it comes to money issues? Are you on the same page, or do you have different views on how you spend your money? If you fall into the latter category, my guest this week is here to help.

Dan Hinz is the financial coach behind Adulting With Money. For eight years, Dan has taught couples how to unite–not fight–over money whether they want to crush debt faster, buy a house sooner, or just want to get on the same page. He joined me this week to talk about his four rules to adult with money.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/146

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Is it better to buy a home or rent? The topic is debated often in the personal finance community. While I tend to lean towards the buying side of the equation, my guest this week makes a strong argument for the flexibility of renting.

Gwen Merz is a 30-year old Millennial and founder of the blog, Fiery Millennials. A few years ago, Gwen tried her hand as an entrepreneur, buying a multi-unit rental property, which she also lived in. Eventually, she sold the property and decided that renting was a better option. She joins me on the show to discuss her experiences with both renting and owning a home, and she explains why buying is not always the best choice.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/145

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How would you rate your decision-making ability when it comes to your investments? Do you count score by keeping track of the number of times you've been right or wrong about a particular investment?

My guest this week says that most investors struggle because they fail to understand how their own behaviour is impacting their decision-making. Chris Belchamber has been an investment professional since 1984. His latest book, Invest Like the Best, is available on Amazon. He sat down with me to discuss some of the concepts he explores in the book.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/144

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%.

How do you react when you hear the word frugality? Does it have a negative connotation? Do you equate it with being cheap, or having a scarcity mindset? My guest this week explains what frugality is all about, and shows us how we can develop an abundance mindset.

Aaron Nannini founded the website, Cash Uncomplicated, and is the author of a book by the same name. Through his blog and his book, he helps people achieve financial harmony while maintaining their lifestyle and happiness.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/143

Our sponsor, Wealthsimple, believes that financial independence should be available to anyone. That's why they have no account minimums, meaning that you can get started investing for as little as one dollar. Don't delay any longer; invest online by visiting https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple today.

What does retirement look like to you? Whether it's five years away or fifteen, at some point most of us will stop working our regular jobs and find ourselves with a lot more time on our hands. But retirement in 2021 looks different than it did when our parents stopped working. And a different retirement requires a different approach.

My guest this week is Eric Brotman, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors with over 25 years of experience as a trusted advisor. He is also the author of multiple books on personal finance, including his latest book, Don't Retire…Graduate! Eric joins me to talk about a new way to look at retirement, and why it might look a lot different than you think.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/142

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 many hours are you working every week? Do you sometimes feel as though your career is getting in the way of your ideal lifestyle? What if there was a way to balance the two?

This week's guest is making her 3rd appearance here on the MapleMoney Show. Miranda Marquit is a successful freelance writer. But success for Miranda doesn't equate to making more money or landing the most prestigious jobs. Instead, she leverages the flexibility that freelancing offers to design her ideal lifestyle.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/141

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!

According to a study by Prudential Financial, 50% of LGBTQ+ people only have one banking product, while 66% of non-LGBTQ+ folks have at least 2 banking products. This statistic indicates a disparity with how the queer community engages with financial products, and it forms the topic of this week's episode.

With their writing and speaking for DebtFreeGuys.com, their microblog, DebtLasso.com, and The Queer Money® podcast, David Auten and John Schneider help queer people live fabulously, and not fabulously broke. David and John's work has appeared in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, CNBC, ABC News and Good Morning America to name a few. Their goal is to connect LGBTQ+ people with the information and services they need so they and the queer community can do more and be more. They join me this week to discuss the various challenges LGBTQ+ people face in the workplace, and in their personal finances.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/140

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%.

Over the past two years, I've lost over 40 lbs using a technique called intermittent fasting. My guest this week is the one who got me hooked on the idea in the first place. He joins me to discuss what makes intermittent fasting so effective, and the parallels between physical and financial fitness.

Martin Dasko has been obsessed with personal finance and physical fitness since he was a teenager. These days he runs two websites dedicated to each subject, owns several businesses, and travels whenever he can.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/139

Our sponsor, Wealthsimple, believes that financial independence should be available to anyone. That's why they have no account minimums, meaning that you can get started investing for as little as one dollar. Don't delay any longer; invest online by visiting https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple today.

One of the biggest mistakes we make with money is not paying more attention to our finances at a young age. After all, who wants to worry about saving for retirement when you're in high school or college. At that age, money is meant for fun, right?

My guest this week is a Chartered Professional Accountant who has a passion for financial literacy. He believes that the education system has done a disservice to our youth by omitting important financial concepts from school curriculums. Doug Allan has just released the book, A Fighting Chance: The high school finance education everyone deserves, and he sat down with me to talk about this important topic.

You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/138

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%.