Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery
Episodes
How to Split Costs on Group Trips + Fractional Cottage Ownership, FIFA Money Lessons & Cash for Old Phones
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, planning a bachelor(ette) party, golf getaway, or friends’ trip—without blowing up the budget or the friendship? Bruce tal...
New to Canada? Bank, Build Credit, Begin
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newcomers face a steep learning curve: chequing vs. savings, why credit history matters, and how to get a first credit card. On this episode of Moola...
DIY Retirement: Get Decumulation Right
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CFP Owen Winkelmolen introduces Advice (with two i’s), a low-cost platform that helps do-it-yourselfers build and iterate a proper retirement plan. ...
Kids and Phones: 50 Life Skills First
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Adam Ferguson proposes an unconventional contract: before your kid gets a smartphone, they complete 50 real-world experiences—from cooking a ...
Six Smart Career Pivots (and How to Know You’re Ready)
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Career strategist Janel Abrahami joins Bruce on this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple to demystify the career pivot. From low-risk mini moves t...
Career Pivots, Kids & Phones, Newcomer Money Tips, and DIY Retirement Planning | Full Episode
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, career strategist Janel Abrahami shares a practical framework for knowing when to change lanes, the six types of pivots you can make ...
Homie: The App Helping First-Time Homebuyers Build Buying Power
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming — from saving a down payment to understanding mortgage rules. In this segment of Moolala: Money Made S...
Retire Often: How to Take Mini Retirements Without Derailing Your Finances
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you didn’t have to wait until 65 to enjoy retirement? Bruce sits down with Jillian Johnsrud — coach, speaker, and author of Retire Ofte...
Do You Have a Real Financial Plan? Advice-Only Planner Sandi Martin Explains
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people think they have a financial plan — but do they really? Bruce is joined by Sandi Martin, a certified advice-only financial planner,...
Turning Empty Offices into Co-Living Spaces for Young Professionals
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vacant office towers could be the key to solving Canada’s housing affordability crisis. Bruce speaks with Robert Barnard, CEO of Toboggan Flats, a...
Co-Living Conversions, Real Financial Plans, Mini Retirements & a First-Time Homebuyer App
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Housing costs keep climbing, but smart ideas (and smarter planning) can help you move forward. In this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruc...
How Wahi’s Real Estate Cashback Program Works
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would you buy your next home through a platform that gives you cash back — thousands of dollars after closing? Bruce Sellery speaks with Benjy Katch...
Divorce Registries: Olivia Howell on Fresh Starts & Support
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce isn’t just an ending — it’s a beginning. Bruce Sellery speaks with Olivia Howell, co-founder and CEO of Fresh Starts Registry, about how...
The Uncertainty Advantage: Thriving in a Chaotic World with Scott Stirrett
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of today's world? You're not alone — but uncertainty might actually be your secret weapon. In this episode of Moola...
Start Over With a Divorce Registry, Find Out How To Enter the Labour Market in Uncertain Times & Cashback Program for Home Buyers | Full Episode
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bruce Sellery explores three timely money topics to help you navigate today’s changing financial landscape. First, we look at th...
Best of: Money and Technology | Full Episode
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retiring abroad. Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi, takes us through the financial considerations people have to make before spending retirement in a...
Best of: Money and Your Job | Full Episode
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine taking a year off work, by choice, and long before your retirement. Jillian Johnsrud, a coach who helps people take career breaks, tells us ho...
Best of: Books to Improve Your Finances | Full Episode
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Books to improve your finances. The first one is about what it means to be wealthy. Daniel Crosby, psychologist and behavioral finance expert, will be...
Best of: All About Newcomers | Full Episode
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newcomers and building credit. Founders of Mundo Together Carolina Restrepo and Juan Cala came to Canada around six years ago. They share their experi...
Money and How It’s Different For Women
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So how can financial advisors better serve their female clients. Cary Carbonaro is an author and certified financial planner. She joins us to talk abo...
Payment Networks Venture Into AI to Enhance Customers’ Shopping Experience
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more common in everyday life. Payment networks like Visa and Mastercard are turning to AI technologies, l...
The Financial Toll of Dementia
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with dementia. When you think of the financial cost of dementia, you might think of all the things you’d go through “after diagnosis”–...
What Should You Do When You Win The Lottery
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s a prize you’ve won, an inheritance, or you recently sold a business, what happens with these huge financial gains. Julia Chung, certi...
The Big Lottery Win: What to do if you Unexpectedly Hit the Jackpot | Full Episode
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People fantasize about winning the lottery or receiving a massive, surprise inheritance. It does happen, more than you might think. So, what do yo...
Picking the Right Points Card
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canadians love loyalty programs. There are almost always a win for the marketers. But how do you make sure they are a win for you? To win, you h...
The Unexpected Layoff
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting laid off is scary, and very often it is unexpected. Without another job lined up, it can be a real challenge to figure out how to manage your ...
AI Is Everywhere, What About Helping With Your Debt
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere including personal finance. Credit Canada has now launched an AI debt management agent called Mariposa....
Canadians are Struggling To Cover Their Credit Cards
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New data from Equifax Canada shows Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. From credit cards to mortgages, things are not looking good. Rebecca Oa...
AI and Personal Finance: How Mariposa, the Debt Management AI agent, Can Help You Get Back on Track | Full Episode
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canadians are struggling to make their monthly payments on credit cards and mortgages. Rebecca Oakes, Vice President of Advanced Analytics at Equifax ...
Financial Literacy for Black, Indigenous and Racialized Youth
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies in collaboration with Wealthsimple Foundation have launched a personal finance course designed ...
Figuring Out What Voluntary Benefits Are
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When on the hunt for a new job what kind of benefits are offered is a consideration you look at. Most places have standard benefits but recently some ...
What Happens When You Meet with a Non-Profit Credit Counsellor
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re struggling with debt, you might have heard of non-profit credit counselling but what actually happens when you sit down with a credit coun...
What Is a Death Doula? End-of-Life Support That Complements Estate Planning
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified death doula Michelle Leray demystifies the role of a non-medical professional who supports individuals and families before, during, and afte...
The “Death Doula”: How To Include Their Services In Your Estate Plan | Full Episode
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people know what a doula does for a family during childbirth. What about a “death doula"? Michelle Leray, certified death doula, tells us how...
Financial Technology Companies Partnering With Banks
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have Ankita Dmello, Principal Product Manager at wise, join us to talk about the importance of their increasing partnership with banks surrounding ...
Attracting Remote Workers To Your City
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For generations, cities have been trying to attract businesses. But there are also cities that are trying to attract remote workers. Justin Harlan, Ma...
Finding a Purpose: Real or Marketing Bunk
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can businesses and leaders find purpose? And what does it actually look like? Rone Tite, author of The Purpose of Purpose, joins us to take us thr...
Reframing the Idea of “Purpose”: A New Book for Leaders in all Sectors | Full Episode
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Helping business leaders and organizations find true purpose. Author and speaker Ron Tite takes us through his book The Purpose of Purpose. Then, attr...
Could You Survive a Challenge To a No-Buy For A Year
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all love a good challenge. But can you challenge yourself to not buy anything but essentials for an entire year? That’s the latest social media t...
Financial Planning DIY
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to financial planning many are choosing to go the do-it-yourself route. There are many apps out there and one of the betters ones is cal...
Economic Tools to Win at the ‘Game of Life’
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the ways to use economic tools to win at the “real” “game of life? Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin and author of Hate the ...
Getting a Loan at a Convenience Store
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chips, chocolate bars, soft drinks and a loan all at one store. iFinance is working with Circle K to offer personal loans at some store in Ontario. Wi...
The ‘No Buy Challenge’: How to Turn Off the Spending Taps | Full Episode
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to navigate the ‘no buy challenge’. Decluttering expert Rebecca Rowe tells us what it’s all about and shares her tips for getting started. A...
Dealing With The Affordability Crisis
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting Canadians dealing with the affordability crisis and who are financially vulnerable is the goal of a new Resilient Futures initiative from P...
Beyond the Base Salary
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your salary is obviously an important factor when looking for a job. But there are other things you might factor in like career growth, benefits and r...
The Hidden Fees of Home Buying
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You are buying a house, secured the down payment and ready to get going, however there are a number of other fees you need to consider when buying a n...
Is Our Labour Market Frozen
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent article in the Atlantic asserted that the US labour market is ‘frozen’. To explain this further and are we seeing this in Canada is Todd ...
Hidden Fees: Understanding the Cost of Closing on Real Estate | Full Episode
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hidden fees of buying a home. Robert Saunders, CEO and co-founder of Ownright, takes us through them. How to maximize your income beyond your base...
What’s a Sinking Fund
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Reni Odetoyinbo, founder of Reni The Resource, to tell us what a ‘Sinking Fund’ is, how they work and why you should have one. Fi...
Stop Apologizing For Making a Profit
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some entrepreneurs, often female entrepreneurs can get in their own way before they don’t feel like they can charge what their product or service is...
Helping The BIPOC Community Reach Their Financial Goals
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to David Griffiths, CEO and Founder of Brothers Who Care, about their LEGUP Wealth initiative and how they’re helping BIPOC communities rea...
Buying a Car From Your Living Room
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to by a used car and the process of going to dealerships, a used car lot, going through Autotrader or Kijiji is exhausting but what if you...
Buying or Selling Your Car Entirely Online | Full Episode
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buying or selling your car without having to leave the house through Clutch. Dan Park, CEO of Clutch, tells us how the online company works. Then, a...
Owning a Business Together Can Be Complicated With Divorce
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce is complicated. Having to go through the process of getting a lawyer and splitting assets can be a challenge. But what if you and your partner...
The Cost of Financial Stress and Mental Health
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re struggling financially, it could also have an impact on your mental health. And, ignoring your mental health challenges may cost you. Olga...
Improving Credit Access for New Canadians
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is difficult for new Canadians to build credit and TransUnion Canada recently introduced a tool that can help improve credit access for new and you...
Helping Teens Learn Crucial Money Skills
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot about teaching people how to get a handle on their money and one person has written a book specifically targeting teens. Shannon Lee Sim...
Making Bank: A Personal Finance Book for Teens | Full Episode
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A personal finance book for teenagers. Shannon Lee Simmons, certified financial planner, chartered investment manager, life coach and author, takes us...
Spring Cleaning Your Finances
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is in the air and so it is time to do some financial spring cleaning. Lesley-Anne Scorgie, personal finance columnist and founder of MeVest, jo...
Financial Planning For Rural Residents
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Financial planning can differ for everyone depending on their situation. For some who live in rural areas and may even own a farm, there are several c...
What Costs Come With Travelling The World
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people dream of traveling the world. But it does come at a cost, especially when it comes to finding accommodation. One option people have been c...
Do Boycotts Work
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some people chose to reflect their values in the way they shop. But does consumer activism actually make a difference? Lindsey Stanberry, founder of...
What It Means To Be a Conscious Consumer | Full Episode
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is consumer activism a lost cause? Lindsey Stanberry, founder of The Purse, reflects on her own consumer decisions and considers if they make a differ...
Retiring Abroad and How To Do It
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever dreamed of retiring abroad but know this decision comes with a number of financial considerations. Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi...
Divorce, Debt and Filing for Bankruptcy
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does it work if you need to file for consumer proposal or bankruptcy while going through a divorce. Wesley Cowan, senior vice president and licens...
Mixing Hip Hop and Finance
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can Hip Hop and Finance mix together? Well Drew Boyer, certified financial planner, feels that it can and even wrote a book to show it. Drew joins us ...
The Various Ways To Save For Your Kids Education
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Registered Education Savings Plan is a home run when it comes to savin g for your kids education. There are various ways to set up an RESP and we ...
Retiring Abroad: Tips on Building Your Financial Plan | Full Episode
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retiring abroad. Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi, takes us through the financial considerations people have to make before spending retirement in a...
Managing a Debt After a Job Loss
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one thing to manage your debt when you are working but what about after you have lost your job. Randolph Taylor, accredited financial counsello...
Your Debt and Your Job
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you are in debt, it can have an impact on your career, especially true if you have to declare bankruptcy or file a consumer proposal. How do you ha...
Forecasting Bank Balances With An App
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More people these days use personal finance apps and tools to help them budget their money and plan for the future. One such tool is called PocketSmit...
Navigating Your Mortgage Renewal
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage renewals can be a challenge when it comes to finding the best product, lender and term especially during a period of economic uncertainty. Ro...
How to Navigate Your Mortgage Renewal | Full Episode
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating your mortgage renewal during times of economic uncertainty. Rob McLister, interest rate analyst and mortgage strategist tells us about the ...
Moving into Retirement
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re about to retire - you’re about to enter a brand new chapter in life. And it’s not always easy. Scott Armstrong, CEO of Mind Switch a...
Giving is an Important Part of Financial Literacy
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot about teaching kids about money and financial literacy but not so much about being generous and charitable. John Bromley, CEO and founde...
Indigenous Financial Wellbeing
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prosper Canada has created a “lump sum payment toolkit” in anticipation of a significant settlement for First Nations Communities. It is called ...
An Out-Of-This-World Exchange Traded Fund
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are a number of interesting and odd Exchange Traded Funds out there and we found one that is truly out of this world. Chief Executive Matthew Tu...
An ETF for UFOs? A New Fund That Invests in Alien-Related Technology | Full Episode
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An ETF that invests in companies with potential links to alien technologies. Matthew Tuttle, CEO of Tuttle Capital, tells us about investing in UFOs. ...
Focusing on Increasing Financial Well-Being in Canada
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are many initiatives that focus on increasing financial well-being in Canada an each bringing a different spin on how best to help people get a ...
Returnless Refunds
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making a return on an online purchase can be a pain for the customer but it is also a pain for the company. Some companies and now offering “returnl...
Managing Your Money – No Matter How Much You Are Making
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The old adage goes make money and have no worries but that is definitely not true. You could be a lawyer making big money, but you could have a tough ...
Investing Environment For Millennials
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a millennial, you may look at investing different then previous generations. Mark McGrath, financial planner an associate portfolio manager...
Wealthier: The Investing Field Guide for Canadian Millennials | Full Episode
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all millennials. Financial planner Mark McGrath co-wrote a personal finance book specifically for you. It’s called Wealthier: The Investing ...
The Emotional Impact of a Consumer Proposal and Bankruptcy
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Completing a consumer proposal or filing for bankruptcy has a number of components to it. Sure, there are “numbers” of it. How much is owing, ...
Betting on Prediction Markets
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gambling is a hobby as old as time and recently there has been a huge focus on sports gambling with new online betting apps. But now you can wager on ...
Cracking Down on Predatory Debt Advisors
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of regulated, trustworthy professionals out there to help you with your debt. Then there are those who are neither of those things. Th...
The OSB’s Efforts to Shutdown Predatory Debt Advisors in Canada | Full Episode
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tackling predatory debt advisors. Superintendent of Bankruptcy Elisabeth Lang tells us more about what her office is doing to address this problem. Th...
The Great Wealth Transfer
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is about to be a transfer of wealth never seen before between boomer parents and their millennial children. but a new study from Vanguard sugges...
Don’t Forget Values, Wisdom and Memories in Your Estate Plan
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Estate plans can include values, wisdom, and memories an not just money. LegacyNex is a service that helps people document these things. To take us th...
To Rent or Buy: That is the Question
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday people ask themselves, should I rent or buy when it comes to finding a place to live but what about a shovel. Well nowadays you can rent just...
A Gap Year for Adults
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While it is popular for students to take ‘gap years’ after high school or after university, adults are now taking ‘gap years’ well into their ...
How to Take an “Adult Gap Year” | Full Episode
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine taking a year off work, by choice, and long before your retirement. Jillian Johnsrud, a coach who helps people take career breaks, tells us ...
Accessing Your Home’s Equity
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking to access your home’s equity you may have heard of reverse mortgages or home equity loans. Now there is another option. Shael Wei...
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurship is not only starting a company it can also be acquiring a business. Acquisition may be faster but finding a business can be challengi...
Find Unclaimed Money
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are a millions of dollars of unclaimed funds being held by the Bank of Canada and we have the person to help us find out if you have any these u...
Delayed Gratification
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is not easy to delay gratification and even more difficult for people who have some neurodiversity, like ADHD. Otto Rivera, certified financial pla...
ADHD and Spending. How to Build the Skill of Delayed Gratification | Full Episode
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delaying gratification is a key skill to learn, especially for those who have ADHD. Otto Rivera is a certified financial planner, and he tells us ho...
Money and Mindset Will Forever Be Linked
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gay Hendricks, a psychologist and best-selling author, joins us to talk about the ‘Upper-Limit Problem’ and how it might be holding you back from ...
Come Join the Retirement Club
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement is a complicated subject and a tough one to tackle on your own. What is better then to start a Retirement Club. Dale Roberts, founder of ‘...
Sports Gambling and its Financial Impact
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gambling on sports has become a lot more popular in the last few years and with that there have been two recent U.S. studies done to look at the finan...