AGE unSquared

The title says it all.

An episode that starts off in the bizarro world we live in. Someone tries to help and do good in this world and his life is threatened. Yes, this makes sense. On the bright side, I move along with the 4th C of lending and then discuss another bizarre stat in the investment markets.

An email and a strange need to defend a banks comments kicks off this episode. The journey through the 5 C's of lending also continues, with a review of the third one. I also dissect a very important quote from an insightful book that I'm reading. Don't miss out!

No, that's not a spelling mistake in the title. Have a listen to find out why it's spelled that way and prepare to learn even more about me, your financial friend, AGE. And yes, the markets are acting irrationally again so get my take on what's going on.

Having an episode after the 75th anniversary of D-Day without commenting on it would be unspeakable. So I open with my brief commentary about that remarkable day and its ripples to this present day. We also commence a 5-part mini-segment on the basics of borrowing and what lenders look for so you can better prepare yourself. Last but not least, I take another run at demystifying some Wall Street terms and a popular misconception. It's an action packed 20 minutes!

Or is that introverted? Only one way to find out and solve the mystery. No credit card necessary to listen to this financial insight. But I also talk about credit cards as rising debt levels prove they are being misused.

Worry not, I am not unemployed. Well, I am unemployed in the traditional sense of not having an employer dictate my terms of generating income. With that in mind though, I get down to the basics of unemployment, as there's some hoopla in the halls of government and media about near record low unemployment in the US. What are you missing?

If you've been waiting for any deviations into politics, no matter how small, this is the episode for you. But there's also an important segment on an economic topic. No matter how boring you think economics may be, this is information you can't let slip by you.

Today's episode title is a loaded summary. If the title doesn't pique your interest to unveil its mystery, I don't know what will. The meaty portion of this episode will likely need you to chew through it a few times but, like any delicious and worthwhile steak, you won't regret it. Enjoy this listening meal!

A quarter of the way to episode 100! What a ride! What better time to review some AGE foundational pillars. Not only that, I take the time to zero in on one pillar in particular. Don't miss it!

In this episode, I expand on a recent Question of the AGEs poll I conducted on Twitter. The results somewhat surprised me but I'll also expand on my take on the topic. I also discuss investment and financial advice marketing. An email I received last week truly struck a chord with me so I decided to share my thoughts on our journey.

Just as you thought you know everything about money, I take you back to the foundational basics. This is a very important topic so be sure not to skip over this episode. I also get a bit inverted, but you'll have to listen in to appreciate what that means.

A story about a person that inspires me kicks off the episode. And since the US Fed made big news again this week, Chairman Powell and his team have the honour of taking my hot seat again. Of course, personal finances in Canada's middle-class are riddled with debt so a new survey highlights more growing concerns so I tackle that situation too.

189 employees at one company were pushed to the brink. What's with the lack of better options? And the US Fed is back in my sights. Their chicken may be coming home to roost. Yes, this is cryptic. Only one way to decipher my code. That's right...have a listen!

A delay in getting this episode out due to illness, but seeing as it's a milestone episode, it had to get done, later better than never. Especially since there's another financial vulnerability to expose in the Canadian consumer debt market, one that adds to the worrying picture of personal debt and consumption. As always, I reminder about banks' involvement too. Not all negative this episode, though. Another two "failure before success" stories about two famous people, you won't want to miss.

There's a changing of the guard going on in the investment industry. While bringing in youthful ideas is always great in any industry, the preconceptions many of these new age investment professionals have are flawed, which could have a vastly negative effect on investment portfolios everywhere. Also, the word "insurance" has developed a bad stigma so I take a few minutes to discuss why it can be an important tool for a financial portfolio.

Many people invest money only because they're told it's how you grow your wealth. But not many people understand anything about what happens once that money is invested. So in today's episode I start the journey of investment understanding by discussing two key words. I also dare to take a brilliant government tactic and emplore people to use an adaptation it to build their own wealth. It's so simple yet so few actually use it. Don't be square...have a listen to the episode!

In the previous episode, I lined up Canadian central banker extraordinaire, Stephen Poloz, so this week I shift my gaze and jabs at the Fed Chair south of the border, Jerome Powell. But I also provide solutions for those looking for some general direction in solving personal consumer debt. So be sure to tune in and share the episode.

It was bound to happen. I got riled up about a few financial topics this week so I brought them to them to the podcast table this week. From banksters to central planners to bankruptcy, I've got them covered.

It's RRSP season in Canada so in this episode, I present three basic but important points about the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and its more recent counterpart, the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Even if you think you know a thing or two about them, don't discount this information just yet. It's also widely known that economics is a boring topic to study and understanding. But today I discuss why I think it's important, especially for those seeking financial independence.