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Episodes
Cross-Border Tax with Sonya Dolguina
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bill C-3 came into effect in Canada on December 15th, 2025. It grants new channels for Americans to become Canadian. Since then there has been a lot...
2025: The Year That Markets Defied the News
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They say that markets hate uncertainty ... but 2025 didn't seem to get the memo! Despite - or perhaps fueled by - a whirlwind of geopolitical shifts, ...
Ms Money & Math with Michelle Robertson
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Robertson found that women approach investing very differently than men ... in part because they received a different education. She decided ...
Investing Primer with James Gautier
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week James Gautheir, Chief Investment Officer at Justwealth Financial, joins us to talk about investments ... the rudimentary aspects of investin...
Small Business Marketing with Cole VanDee
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the one thing standing between your small business and a new customer? Often it's a simple email subject line. Join me as I talk to marketing s...
Mid-year Market Update with James Gauthier
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first 6 months of the year have been a wild ride; wars, central bankers fired-then-not, tariffs on-again-off-again, and worries about jobs, earnin...
Insurance & Philanthropy with Mark Halpern
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Halpern is a nationally recognized insurance advisor with a specail interest in philanthropy. He joins us to start the conversation on the role o...
After the Market Valley with James Gauthier
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The market dropped like a stone in March, and then came back ... quite the rolloercoaster ... but why and how does Justwealth approach such events. Ja...
Broad Money with Alanna Abramsky
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alanna Abramsky is a Financial Coach ... with a twist ... she specializes in finances for women ... her endeavor is called Broad Money - pun intended...
What's Happening in the Markets with James Gauthier
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The markets have become unstable since the beginning of the year ... especially in light of the Trump regime. What should an investor be aware of, and...
Everything but Money with Jessica Moorehouse
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Money is more than just the cash in your pocket, it represents all your past experiences... Jessica Moorehouse has been exploring that aspect for year...
2024 Markets in Review with James Gauthier
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Gauthier is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Justwealth Financial - one of, if not the, best robo-advisors in Canada! He joins me to go ove...
The Happy Inheritor with Tom Deans
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 'The Happy Inheritor' Tom Deans explains why some inheritances don't end well and how to avoid that. Tom joins us to walk us through the successful...
Digital Assets with Matt Raad
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional investment assets include stocks and bonds ... but there are more. One example is 'digital assets'. Matt Raad is an expert in the area, he...
An Overview of Retirement Planning with Malcolm Hamilton (rebroadcast)
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The priciples of retirement planning haven;t really changed over the years - and a lot of our followers haven't been able to listen to it - so here's ...
Mid-year Market Update with James Gauthier
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of times a year I chat with James Gauthier from Justwealth Financial about what's happening in the markets. I began by asking about the Kamal...
Communication in the Workplace with Jill McPherson
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The workplace should be one place where communication just works ... but we've all had a bad boss at some point - so how do you make it so. Jill McPhe...
Let's Talk About Aging Parents with Laura Tamblyn Watts
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Tamblyn Watts is the CEO of Canage ... and she's just written a best-selling, excellent read, Let's Talk about Aging Parents ... with a soup to ...
Rental Real Estate with Steven Andrews
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I this episode, we talk to Steven Andrews is a real estate investor, business coach and founder of SOARX Consulting. Coming out of college, Andrews w...
New Horizons with Rohit Mehta
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Horizon ETFs is the 4th largest ETF provider in Canada with over $30 billion in assets. But they are rebranding! I'll talk with Rohit Mehta, President...
Retire Early with Akaisha & Billy Kaderli
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Akaisha and Billy are frequent contributors to the Financial Independence Hub and have written a book ... The Adventurer's Guide to Early Retirement. ...
Charitable Impact with John Bromley
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charity is an important part of any financial discussion, but do Canadians join in that discusssion? And if not, why not? John Bromley, CEO of Charita...
Evidence Based Investing with Robin Powell
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evidenced Based Investing is part education, part financial planning. Its founder, Robin Powell, tells us how his approach works, detailing the 7 step...
2023 Market Summary with Frances Horodelski
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did the markets do last year ... and what to look for in 2024? Frances Horodelski joins us at the start of every year with her thoughts. Go to her...
10 tips for Young People with Enoch Omololu
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
10 Financial Tips for Young People ... with Enoch Omololu of savvynewcanadians.com This material is for informational purposes and is not a recommenda...
Using Youtube in Finance with Rhys Martell
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Investors want to know 4 things when it comes to financial planning: what to do with CPP, what to do with OAS, how much tax I pay when I collapse my R...
FHSA's with Andrew Kirkland & James Gauthier
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The federal government has introduced a new product to help with home ownership in Canada ... the Federal Home Savings Account - part tax savings, par...
A new twist on GIC's with Yvette Wu
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With interest rates as high as they are, everyone is talking about GICs. A new fintech company has created a way to make accessing them easier. Yvette...
American Market Update with Sam Stovall
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The S&P 500 index has had a rough few weeks ... what's in store for it. Sam Stovall from CFRA Research joins me. This material is for informational p...
Living Frugally with Alain Guillot
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With prices exploding, Alain Guillot tells the story of how he gets by and lives like a king! An interesting story of his arrival in Canada, how he ma...
Advisor Optimism with John DeGoey
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The investment community is perpetually optimistic … but is that a good thing. John DeGoey is a portfolio manager in Toronto. In his 3rd book, Bulls...
Real Estate Update with Ramona King
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most likely, the biggest investment you'll ever make is in real estate ... and of late it's been a wild ride! Ramona King is a popular financial write...
Technical Trading with Chris Vermeulen
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time for a different investing approach - technical trading ... what is it, and how does t work. Chris Vermeulen is the founder of TheTechnicalTraders...
Financial Literacy with Ally Pyle
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make smart decisions with money? ... dealing with fun stuff like budgets, and debt ... You need Financial Literacy. But what is it? and who be...
Investing Myths Debunked with James Gauthier
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard so-called truisms when it comes to investing, like 'Sell in May and Go Away' or 'the Trend is your Friend'... but are they just myths ...
Investing using Insurance with Shara Carr and Todd Strauss
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Insurance is a good idea in general. But did you know that you can also use it as an investment vehicle ... we're joined by Shara Carr, the Chief Oper...
Gamelancer with Jon Dwyer
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Experts predict that TV will disappear in the next couple of decades, replaced by TikTok and others. Jon Dwyer, CEO of Gamelancer Media Corp. joins us...
Ask the Experts with the Justwealth Team
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The folks at Justwealth answer questions all day - like why they have so many portfolios for example - and in this episode, they answer some of their ...
Challenging Traditional Finances with Osamede Arhunmwunde
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Osamede Arhumnwunde, Co-Founder & CEO, GIGX Technologies, has a history in Blockchain, Publishing and African Development … and now is taking on the...
Profit First with Rocky Lalvani
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I enjoy talking about money management, personal finance and even small business ... Rocky Lalvani serves as Chief Profitability Adviser and is a cert...
Responsible Investing with Adelaide Chiu
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The investment world is shifting in favour of ESG and responsible investing ... but what does that mean? Adelaide Chiu is Head of Responsible Investin...
2022 in Review with Frances Horodelski
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
She's baaaaaaacckk! As you may recall, Frances Horodelski and I worked together at BNN, I consider her one of the best at looking at the market ... an...
Managing Money thru 2022 with James Gauthier
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ask any investment professional, and 2022 was one tough year! Remnants of COVID, an invasion in Ukraine, inflation and interest rates sky-rocketing .....
Living your Best Life with Adam Caroll
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Caroll - author of 4 books, including something called 'the Shred Method' to eradicate your mortgage ... but his real message is as a 'transforma...
Making Wine with Graham Rennie
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever dreamt of owning a vineyard? Ya ... me too. Well we found someone who took their investment expertise and has done exactly that ... Graham Rennie...
Tax-efficient Retirement with Ian Moyer
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're all so used to saving for retirement, nobody talks about what to do with those savings ... decumulating them - tax efficiently. I read an intere...
Personal Private Pensions (PPP) with Jean-Pierre Laporte
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Historically, many employees had generous pensions that guaranteed lifetime retirement income. Their companies would make significant contributions ev...
Avoiding a Retirement Crisis with Myron Genyk
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine getting to retirement and finding out that you've made a planning mistake? How do you avoid that? Myron Genyk is co-founder of Evermor...
On Gold with George Milling-Stanley
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gold has always been an investment .... but it's also industrial, an inflation fighter, and even jewelry. Goerge Milling Stanley is the Chief Gold Str...
McGill offers Personal Finance course - Benjamin Croitoru
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
McGill Unversity saw the need for a personal finance course ... and is offering it to anyone, not just students! Real Estate, investing, savings and m...
Helping healthcare providers understand finances with Allied Health Financial
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Giacomo Silvestri and Ryan Wells had a passion to help their fellow healthcare workers understand the world of finances. They formed Allied Healthcare...
Use Your Smartphone Video for more with Steve Knifton
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Knifton was in the TV news business ... CITY-TV, CBC, Fox .... but now teaches how to use your smartphone to produce decent videos. You can reac...
Mid-year Market Update with James Gauthier
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It has NOT been a pretty market - on many fronts - but James Gauthier gives us his take. He manages the portfolios at Justwealth (our sponsor) who are...
Estate Planning with David Edey
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's one thing to have a will, and another to have an estate plan. David Edey has been in the business for 3 decades ... he's even written a book "Exe...
Beaver Tails are Iconic to Canada with Pino Di Ioia
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't you wish you knew more about Beaver Tails? Now you can ... and it'll leave you salivating! I talk to the CEO Pino Di Ioia about running an opera...
The Future of A.I. with Peter Voss
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Intelligence ... AI to the cognoscenti ... seems to be all around. But do we really know what it is and where it's going? Peter Voss is CEO...
Finding Balance in Personal Finance with Andrew Hallam
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone needs a 'Millionaire Teacher', but maybe personal finance also needs 'Balance' ... that's what author Andrew Hallam believes. This material i...
Real Estate as an Investment with Alex Leduc
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate is more than a place to live ... is it also a place to invest? Alex Leduc of Perch thinks of it as a way to build wealth. This material is...
The Business-side of Trucking with Justin Sky
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trucking has certainly been in the news, but here we discuss the business of trucking ... logistics in particular ... that is far from the politics. J...
Wills are Important with Erin Bury
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A surprising number of Canadians don't have a will! Erin Bury of Willful joins us to talk about that and what people should do about it ... This mater...
Learning about investing and business with Lou Schizas
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lou Schizas is a veteran of business media and has also taught business. He shares with us some of the advice he's doled out over the years in investi...
Giving a voice to the animal world with Jo-Anne McArthur
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jo-Anne McAthur is an award-winning photojournalist, sought-after speaker, an author, and the founder of We Animals Media. She has been documenting th...
It's RRSP season with Andrew Kirkland
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
February is RSP season and investors often have lots of questions. Andrew Kirkland joins us to address those concerns in an Instagram Live event. This...
Personal Finance Tactics for the Real World with Erica Alini
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Economic, social and technological changes have complicated personal finance. Erica Alini is the author of 'Money Like You Mean It, Personal Finance T...
Justwealth '21 review & '22 outlook with James Gauthier
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2021 was one of the best stock markets and one of the worst bond markets ... how do you manage that? And how do you prepare for 2022? James Gauthier i...
2021 in Review with Frances Horodelski
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Horodelski and I worked together at BNN, I consider her one of the best at looking at the market ... and she now writes a blog (check it out a...
Let's Talk RESPs (Registered Education Savings Plans) with Andrew Kirkland
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The RESP has been around for a while, but there have been changes that you need to know about ... including how to make the biggect contribution possi...
Are Baby Boomers ready to Retire? with Michael Nicin
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As baby boomers hit retirement age, are they ready? Michael Nicin is with the National Institute on Aging, a think-tank that is part of Ryerson Univer...
Women in the Investing World with Paulette Filion
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finance and investing have long been the bastion of males, but women are increasingly becoming a force ... or should be. Paulette Filion is with Strat...
The wisest investment: Your Kids ... with Robin Taub
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Taub has written a book: Raising Money-Smart Kids which is a practical guide that readers love! We distill her thoughts in our little chat ... g...
Getting into Financial Planning with Mike Fox
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Fox saw an industry that need to adapt to changing times. He took a leap and founded #YourPlanFinancial.ca to help people who just weren't gettin...
Women and money with the 'Money Mama' Melanie Rousseau
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Rousseau went through a tough time in her life ... and decided to do something about it. In particular, to help other women who may face the s...
Truth, reconciliation, forgiveness & the business of music with Susan Aglukark
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-Juno Award winner Susan Aglukark has told stories through song, for more than 3 decades. She's taken her success and turned it towards helping h...
Beating the Bank with Larry Bates
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Bates, a former broker, knows a thing or two about how the banks and investing work ... he wrote a book about it and he joins us to talk about #...
Accounting in a pandemic era with Harrison White
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Harrison White is going through some changes this year, moving west, and moving his business online ... in part in response to the pandemic. But acco...
The business of #Olympic Sports with Angela Whyte
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the track and field world, Angela Whyte is well known …. 3 Olympics representing Canada, medals In the Commonwealth and Pan-Am games in 100 meter...
NFT's (non fungible token) are HOT, with Jon Dwyer
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Dwyer runs Wondr Gaming ... and they do a lot with NFT's. What are those you ask? I was wondering that same thing. This material is for informati...
Life after hockey with Ryan Walter (ex-Hab)
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Walter's early claim to fame was his playing career with the Montreal Canadiens. Since then he's had ongoing success on several fronts ... some i...
Your Life, Well Spent (pun intended) with Sandi Martin
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of those things you just have to have ... a financial plan! But do you? And what is it? Sandi Martin of Spring Financial Planning has the ans...
FOMO (fear of missing out) and other emotions with Lisa Kramer
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You're a rational investor - all business - but in fact, that may not be the case, and emotions play a big role in your investing style. That's what L...
The business of TikTok with Jack Innanen: celebrity comedian ...
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Innanen is a star on #TikTok with over 2 million followers. How did he get there and how does he manage the business of being a celebrity. This ...
Dealing with Debt & Moolala - Bruce Sellery
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Sellery - business guru extraordinaire - has a new job ... helping Canadians deal with debt. We discuss that and more ... Enjoy! This material ...
Retirement - Heaven or Hell - Mike Drak
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Drak was a banker for four decades … until he wasn't. Now he writes about retirement, publishing Victory Lap Retirement and Retirement Heaven o...
Want a 'Sleep-Easy Retirement'? - David Aston
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Aston is a freelance journalist who writes about personal finance and investments. With this book, The Sleep-Easy Retirement Guide, he answers...
Impressive Performance by Justwealth - James Gauthier
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Gauthier is the Chief Investment Officer at Justwealth ... and he's good! Having come from the banks, he now beats them at their own game! I mes...
A Richly Imagined Future - Robert Gignac
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Gignac has written 'Rich is a State of Mind', a light-hearted look at financial planning with the serious message of personal responsibility. S...
Money & Travel: The Ultimate Pairing - Barry Choi
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Financial planners are always advocating that we save ... but for what? Travel of course! Barry Choi is a planner at 'Money We Have' and a travel expe...
Findependence or bust! - Jonathan Chevreau
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A veteran journalist, Jonathan Chevreau has more than 4 decades of experience in newspapers and magazines. He's a book author with titles like Smart F...
Robos have landed! Robos have landed! - Dale Roberts
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale Roberts is a champion of Exchange Traded Funds ... and he had a role in creating the first robo-advisor. We talk to the Chief Disruptor at Cut th...
Retirement Planning Overview - Malcolm Hamilton
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's retirement planning is different - we all have different goals and lifestyles. But what are the government backstops? What do we need to ...
The Origins of Justwealth - Andrew Kirkland & James Gauthier
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justwealth is the creation of two investment professionals that shared a dream ... they just didn't know it. How'd they get together and create one of...