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Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking.

Have you ever wondered why some people build wealth effortlessly while others get lost in financial complexity?

Most people think improving their personal finance requires learning spreadsheets, tracking markets, or becoming an amateur investment expert—yet The Wealthy Barber proves the opposite. In this episode, we explore why David Chilton’s newly updated classic remains one of the most effective personal finance guides ever written, and why simple investing continues to outperform the complicated strategies many people chase.

You’ll discover:

• How simple investing and low-cost index funds can outperform most “expert” strategies
• Why personal finance is easier than you think—and how The Wealthy Barber simplifies it
• How disciplined saving and ignoring market noise can build long-term wealth

Listen now to learn how The Wealthy Barber’s simple, timeless approach can transform your personal finance strategy today.

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Are geopolitics and inflation quietly reshaping your portfolio without you realizing it?

In this episode, macro expert Bipan Rai breaks down the evolving global environment of 2025–2026 and explains how geopolitics, inflation, and portfolio strategy now intersect in ways investors can’t afford to ignore.

By listening, you’ll discover:

1. How rising geopolitical tension can influence supply chains, prices, and investment opportunities.
2. Why inflation’s “higher for longer” reality demands new portfolio strategy thinking.
3. Which asset classes—like alternatives, gold, infrastructure, and AI—may play a bigger role in future positioning.

Listen now to learn how to make better wealth decisions by aligning your portfolio strategy with today’s geopolitics and inflation landscape.

More About Bipan Rai: https://www.bmoetfs.ca/authors/bipan-rai

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Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking.

Are you unknowingly losing money to outdated fees that shouldn’t exist anymore?

For Canadian investors, two major developments just changed the cost landscape — and if you invest in RRSPs, TFSAs, or ETFs, this episode shows why these changes matter more than you realize. Transfer fees between institutions are finally being eliminated, and Vanguard has rolled out its largest fee cut ever. Together, these shifts could save ordinary investors hundreds of dollars a year.

You’ll discover:

1. How eliminating transfer fees empowers Canadian investors to move freely without penalties
2. Why Vanguard’s newest fee cuts could significantly boost your long-term returns
3. What these changes reveal about the future of competition and fairness in the financial industry

Ready to keep more of your own money and invest with confidence? Listen now to learn how these changes directly benefit your portfolio.

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Why do smart people freeze when making financial choices — even when they know better?

Most Canadians don’t struggle with knowledge; they struggle with behavior. And in this conversation with Dr. Preet Banerjee, one of the most respected voices in Behavioral Finance, you’ll hear how biases, paralysis, and decision overload silently undermine your ability to make better wealth decisions.

You’ll also hear how the wealth management industry is using behavioral science, diagnostics, and even AI to help both advisors and investors create more rational, confident financial plans.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. The #1 behavioral bias Canadians face today — and why it’s getting worse
2. Real commercial applications of Behavioral Finance that improve advice and decision quality
3. Simple, research-backed approaches to instantly strengthen your Financial Literacy and reduce costly mistakes

If you want to finally understand your own money behaviors and start making better wealth decisions with clarity and confidence, listen to this episode now.

More about Dr. Preet Banerjee: https://www.preetbanerjee.com/

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Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking.

Are you making AI investing moves without thinking, or are you pausing to consider the risks before acting?

With Warren Buffett holding record cash and Michael Burry closing his firm over market valuations, there’s never been a more critical moment to pause, reflect, and approach investing mindfully. Hype and market chatter can make anyone act impulsively—but mindful investing helps you think clearly, reduce stress, and protect your wealth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How to practice mindful investing to make smarter, less emotional market decisions.
2. What signals from top investors like Buffett and Burry mean for your portfolio.
3. A framework for acting deliberately in AI investing and market bubbles.

Listen now to learn how to slow down, think clearly, and make better market decisions using mindful investing principles.

More about John De Goey: https://www.johndegoey.ca/

Are you making truly informed wealth management decisions—or just reacting to headlines and social media noise?

In this conversation, senior editor David Kitai of Wealth Professional Magazine explores how critical thinking shapes better financial decisions, both for advisors and clients. From optimism bias to information bubbles, he and John unpack the tension between data-driven confidence and emotional uncertainty in today’s markets.

You’ll discover:

1. How to recognize bias and cognitive dissonance in your own wealth management decisions.
2. Why social media distorts investor confidence—and what advisors can do about it.
3. How the next generation of financial professionals is using critical thinking to build trust and deliver better outcomes.

Listen now to learn how stronger critical thinking can elevate every wealth management decision you make.

More about David Kitai: https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/authors/david-kitai

More about John De Goey: https://www.johndegoey.ca/

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking.

Have you ever wondered how Canada plans to defend its economy from the next wave of Trump tariffs?

The 2025 budget recap paints a clear picture — it’s not just an economic document; it’s a national strategy for resilience, growth, and unity. With reduced operating spending and an expanded capital budget, this plan reframes how Canada builds and protects its future.

Listeners will discover:

1. Why the federal budget is being called a “Trump survival plan” and how it balances restraint with ambition.
2. How Canada’s debt and deficit position compare globally, and why it remains the strongest in the G7.
3. What the shift from reliance to resilience really means — and how it could shape Canada’s response to global economic pressure.

👉 Tune in to this episode for a grounded, patriotic breakdown of the 2025 budget recap — and see how Canada is gearing up to thrive, not just survive, in the era of Trump tariffs.

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What does the Canada Budget 2025 mean for your portfolio—and how can clean energy investing fit into it?

If you’ve been hearing about renewable energy but haven’t known where to start, this episode is your guide. Host John sits down with Mustafa Bukhari, National Team Lead for Wealth Solutions at Skyline Group of Companies, to break down how Canada’s new budget, government incentives, and the rise of solar and biogas projects are reshaping investment opportunities for Canadians.

You’ll discover:

1. How renewable energy incentives in the Canada Budget 2025 are driving new private-sector investment opportunities.
2. Why clean energy investing can bring diversification, predictable returns, and low volatility to your portfolio.
3. How investors can strategically position themselves for long-term gains in solar, biogas, and energy storage assets.

🎙️ Learn how to make clean energy investing part of your wealth strategy and turn the Canada Budget 2025 into a growth opportunity. Tune in now to Make Better Wealth Decisions.

Skyline Group of Companies: https://www.skylinegroupofcompanies.ca/

What happens when your country declares an economic war — without a single bullet fired?

The long-awaited Canada federal budget is finally here after 18 months, and it’s shaping up to be the most ambitious — and risky — spending plan in modern history. With an interventionist government, massive infrastructure commitments, and billions aimed at energy, steel, and defense, this pre-budget conversation explores whether Canada is preparing for financial resilience or stepping into an economic battlefield.

Listeners will discover:

1. How this “wartime” federal budget could reshape Canada’s economic future and investment climate.
2. Which industries — from green energy to defense — are set to see the biggest funding boosts.
3. Why your portfolio strategy may need to adapt fast in this new era of economic war with the U.S.

Tune in to hear how this pre-budget moment could define Canada’s financial future — and your own.

More about John De Goey: https://www.johndegoey.ca/

Do you ever feel like you know what to do with your money — but somehow still don’t do it?

In this conversation with financial literacy expert and bestselling author Jessica Moorhouse, we uncover why your financial habits might have less to do with dollars and cents and more to do with your psychology, social conditioning, and money mindset. From uncovering generational patterns to calling out bad financial advice, Jessica reveals what really drives your financial behavior — and how to rewrite the script.

You’ll learn:

1. Why your past experiences and upbringing secretly shape your financial decisions — and how to break free.
2. The truth about financial influencers vs. credentialed experts — and how to find trustworthy advice.
3. How to rebuild a healthy money mindset so you can finally make confident, lasting wealth decisions.

If you’re ready to stop letting fear, self-doubt, and old beliefs run your finances, listen now to this powerful conversation with Jessica Moorhouse — and start building your next level of financial literacy from the inside out.

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