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The best free personal finance and investing courses in Canada Nov 27th
Financial literacy is an essential life skill. Whether you want to budget, saving, invest or plan for retirement, understanding how to manage money can help you achieve financial stability. Fortunately, there are many free courses that can help Canadians develop greater financial literacy. Below, fi.... More »
Surviving the present, investing in the future: Gen Z’s financial balancing act Sep 13th
For Canada’s Gen Z, money is a mix of anxiety and opportunity. They’re the nation’s youngest workers, navigating rising living costs, heavy debt loads, and uncertain job markets. Many hustle to make ends meet—taking on gig work, cutting back on spending, and finding creative ways to save—w.... More »
Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2024: Vancouver + MORE Apr 13th
The city of Vancouver is a vibrantly diverse urban hub in British Columbia where tourism, culture and business merge against a backdrop of spectacular mountain and ocean views. Offering some of the best and mildest weather in all of Canada, the city is a hot spot for real estate, ensuring that i.... More »
Canadians spending less on gifts (and donations) for the 2023 holiday season + MORE Nov 10th
The holiday season is coming, and it’s not looking very merry, money-wise. Canadians are facing a bundle of financial pressures, including inflation, high interest rates, mounting personal debt and lingering fears of a recession. No doubt, life in Canada is getting more expensive. And as retailers.... More »
Investment Strategy in Inflationary Times Jul 30th
The volatile market and the inflationary times! What more is required to cause extreme annoyance to an investor? In this period of recessionary trends, inflation has turned out to be a decisive factor in share markets. The extent of rise in the inflationary trends will determine the future course of.... More »
10 podcasts to amp up your investing and financial confidence
– moneysense.ca
Q. I’m 30 years old and would like to learn more about saving, budgeting, debt management, mortgages, taxes, investing and basic economics. I prefer podcasts to reading books and newspapers, mainly because I can listen to them on my walks or while exercising. Could you recommend a few that are targeted to a Canadian audience?
–Scott
A. It really is a shame how little personal finance education occurs in elementary and high schools in Canada. A lack of financial knowledge leads many people to make bad financial choices, or even if they think they are making good choices, to trust people who may not have their best interests in mind, because they do not know any better. Kudos to you for proactively seeking to grow your own financial literacy.
There are several financial podcasts targeted specifically at Canadian listeners—and here are 10 to consider, listed in alphabetical order below.
In the interest of full disclosure, I’ll share that I have been a guest on some of these podcasts; some of the podcasters are clients of my firm, and some of them contribute to MoneySense…
–Scott
A. It really is a shame how little personal finance education occurs in elementary and high schools in Canada. A lack of financial knowledge leads many people to make bad financial choices, or even if they think they are making good choices, to trust people who may not have their best interests in mind, because they do not know any better. Kudos to you for proactively seeking to grow your own financial literacy.
There are several financial podcasts targeted specifically at Canadian listeners—and here are 10 to consider, listed in alphabetical order below.
In the interest of full disclosure, I’ll share that I have been a guest on some of these podcasts; some of the podcasters are clients of my firm, and some of them contribute to MoneySense…
