Full Episode: Is Funeral Expense insurance really worth it?

by | Mar 10, 2020 | Full Episodes, Podcasts

Many Canadians are paying higher investment fees than they have to. Dale Roberts, creator of the Cut The Crap Investing blog, is here to tell us why he believes in lower fees. And, financial planning for the 12 Million single Canadian out there. Amy Dietz-Graham from BMO Private Wealth identifies what’s different and how to manage it. Then, would you talk about your money at the office? Nathan Hamilton, from The Ascent reviews their latest study called Money Talk: Over One Thousand Employees Discuss Taboo Topics at Work. Plus, 8,000 days. Michael Lynch of Hartford Funds on how to divide up the massive number of days into just four phases. Plus, all you need to know about funeral insurance with Lorne Marr from LSM Insurance.

Full Episode: Retirement Special

by | Mar 3, 2020 | Full Episodes, Podcasts

Themed retirement communities are a growing trend, for teachers, nuns and and even nudists (!) We’ll talk to Sue Johansen, from A Place For Mom, about the idea. And, if you had the choice to stop working right now, would you? Michelle Silver joins us to talk about her book, Retirement and Its Discontents: Why We Won’t Stop Working Even If We Can. Then, Melaina Vinski from PwC tells us how understanding behavioral economics can help you save for your retirement; Actuary Fred Vettese on how to calculate how much you can spend in retirement. Plus, personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq on why women need to save more than men for retirement—and how to do it.