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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 being subtly influenced by forward guidance without even realizing it?

From central banks to portfolio managers, the same strategies are being used to shape how you think about markets, risk, and the future. When optimism bias enters the picture, it can either support better decisions—or quietly lead you in the wrong direction.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How forward guidance is used to influence investor behavior and market confidence
2. The hidden role optimism bias plays in your financial decision-making
3. Why understanding the overlap between politics and portfolio managers can improve your outcomes

Listen now to uncover how these forces shape your financial future—and how to think more clearly in uncertain times.

Worried about the current investment climate and your money?

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John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:

Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances

https://www.amazon.ca/Bullshift-Optimism-Bias-Threatens-Finances-ebook/dp/B09YWVQMN6

STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry

https://www.amazon.com/STANDUP-Financial-Services-Industry-Well-Intended-ebook/dp/B07R8WHCGM

The Professional Financial Advisor IV

https://www.amazon.ca/Professional-Financial-Advisor-IV/dp/1554831733

Are your loved ones quietly making financial mistakes due to cognitive decline—and you don’t even realize it yet?

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As we age, our ability to make sound financial decisions changes, and with dementia, those changes can happen years before a diagnosis. Families often miss the early warning signs—until financial vulnerability becomes a serious problem.

In this episode, Dr. Jill Aitken breaks down how dementia impacts financial decisions and what you can do right now to protect your family.

You’ll learn:

1. How to spot early warning signs of cognitive decline before major financial damage occurs
2. Practical strategies to reduce financial vulnerability and safeguard assets
3. The critical steps to take now to protect dementia financial decisions before it’s too late

Listen now to learn how to protect your family’s finances and stay ahead of cognitive decline before it turns into costly mistakes.

Worried about the current investment climate and your money?

Go to johndegoey.ca to book a call for personalized advice to help you feel secure and protected about your retirement.

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.

What could Trump’s actions around the Strait of Hormuz really mean for your financial future?

With rising geopolitical tension and potential disruption to one of the world’s most critical energy routes, the economic impact could be far greater than most investors expect. This episode unpacks what’s happening, why it matters, and how it could ripple through markets, inflation, and your portfolio.

By listening, you’ll learn how to:

1. Understand the real economic impact of potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
2. Identify how Trump’s actions could influence global energy supply and market stability
3. Prepare your portfolio for increased volatility and uncertainty

Listen now to better understand the potential impact of blocking the Strait of Hormuz before it hits the markets.

John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:

1. Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances
2. STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry
3. The Professional Financial Advisor IV

Worried about the current investment climate and your money?

Go to johndegoey.ca to book a call for personalized advice to help you feel secure and protected about your retirement.

Are your wealth decisions actually being held back by poor decision making—not lack of knowledge?

Most people think better outcomes come from better information, but the truth is, without strong leadership and decision making, even the best strategies fall apart. This episode breaks down how top executives think, decide, and build trust—so you can apply those same principles to your financial life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How elite leaders define the right problem before making any wealth decisions
2. Why surrounding yourself with the right people is the ultimate decision making advantage
3. The discipline framework that separates average choices from exceptional financial outcomes

If you want clearer thinking, stronger discipline, and smarter wealth decisions, this episode will change how you approach every major choice—start listening now.

John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:

1. Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances
2. STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry
3. The Professional Financial Advisor IV

Worried about the current investment climate and your money?

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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 prepared for what happens if global markets shift overnight and your portfolio isn’t ready?

We’re entering a moment where geopolitical tension, energy supply shocks, and trade disruptions could rapidly reshape the global economy. If your portfolio hasn’t been stress-tested for volatility, this kind of environment can expose serious risk.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How escalating global conflict could drive inflation, oil spikes, and economic strain
2. Why traditional long-term strategies may fail during extreme market conditions
3. What steps you can take right now to reduce risk and protect your investments

If you want clarity on what’s unfolding—and how to respond strategically—this episode will help you act before the market does.

John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:

1. Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances
2. STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry
3. The Professional Financial Advisor IV

Are your wealth decisions actually setting your family up for long-term success—or quietly creating risk?

In today’s increasingly complex world, managing money isn’t just about investments anymore. From global uncertainty to tax implications and estate planning gaps, many people overlook the bigger picture—leaving critical decisions fragmented and exposed.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. How a family office approach brings clarity and coordination to your wealth decisions
2. The hidden estate planning mistakes that can cost your family time, money, and stress
3. Why cash flow, taxes, and global risks matter more than ever in today’s environment

Tune in to discover how to simplify your financial life and make more confident, future-proof wealth decisions with the right strategy in place.

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John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:

1. Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances
2. STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry
3. The Professional Financial Advisor IV

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 rising interest rates about to turn your mortgage renewal into a financial squeeze—or a massive opportunity?

The real estate market is shifting fast, and if you’re a homeowner or planning to buy, mortgage renewal could hit harder than expected. With interest rates climbing and economic uncertainty growing, what used to be a safe bet is now forcing people to rethink their strategy.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How rising interest rates are directly impacting your mortgage renewal and home equity
2. Why the real estate market is softening after decades of growth—and what it means for you
3. When this shift could become the best buying opportunity in years (and how to prepare)

Listen now to understand where the real estate market is heading and how to stay ahead of mortgage renewal risks while positioning yourself for what’s next.

John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:

1. Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances
2. STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry
3. The Professional Financial Advisor IV

Are you making the wrong moves with your portfolio as global uncertainty rises in 2026?

With wars, inflation concerns, AI disruption, and volatile markets dominating headlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But reacting emotionally to short-term noise could be the biggest mistake you make when investing in uncertainty. In this episode, a 40-year investment veteran breaks down how to approach risk investing with clarity and discipline—so you can stay focused on long-term wealth decisions in 2026.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How to approach risk investing without panic during geopolitical and market uncertainty
2. Why AI, inflation, and interest rates aren’t as unpredictable as they seem when investing in uncertainty
3. The role of gold, crypto, and diversification in making smarter wealth decisions in 2026

If you want to cut through the noise and make smarter, more confident wealth decisions in 2026, this episode will give you the framework to do it.

John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:

1. Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances
2. STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry
3. The Professional Financial Advisor IV

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 we heading straight into a global recession—and is global uncertainty being driven on purpose?

Right now, the Trump doctrine is reshaping how power is used on the world stage, replacing stability with unpredictability. If you’re trying to make sense of rising geopolitical tension, economic instability, and why everything feels increasingly volatile, this episode connects the dots in a way most commentary avoids.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How the Trump doctrine is intentionally fueling global uncertainty—and why that matters for your future
2. The real reason a global recession may already be locked in
3. What rising instability means for inflation, energy prices, and the broader global economy

Tune in to understand what’s actually happening behind the headlines—and how this era of global uncertainty could directly impact your financial future.

John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:

1. Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances
2. STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry
3. The Professional Financial Advisor IV

Are you feeling more financial stress than usual—and wondering if it’s just you?

In this episode, we break down the latest findings from FP Canada’s Financial Stress Index and uncover what’s really driving financial stress for Canadians in 2026—from rising living costs to economic uncertainty.

You’ll hear how financial planning plays a critical role in reducing stress, improving clarity, and helping you make confident decisions—even when things feel unpredictable.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. The real reasons financial stress is rising for Canadians (beyond just money)
2. Why having a financial plan reduces uncertainty and builds confidence
3. How to make smarter financial decisions—even during economic volatility

If you want to feel more in control of your finances and reduce stress around money, this episode gives you the clarity you’ve been missing.

👉 Listen now to learn how better financial planning can help you navigate financial stress with confidence.

John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:

1. Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances
2. STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry
3. The Professional Financial Advisor IV