Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies in collaboration with Wealthsimple Foundation have launched a personal finance course designed specifically for Black, Indigenous and racialized youth. Martina Besteiro, a co-creator of the course, joins us to take us through how it works. Find out more on Instagram and connect with Martina on LinkedIn.

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 employers have started to offer ‘voluntary benefits'. Elaine Yedlin, Chief Operating Officer from Perigon Life, joins us to tell us more about how this works and what Perigon Life offers. Find out more at perigonlife.com and connect on Instagram and LinkedIn. Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn.

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 counsellor. Doris Asiedu, a certified credit counsellor with Credit Canada, joins us to give a behind-the-scenes look at what happens in a first session. Connect with Credit Canada on Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

When you think of the word “doula”, you probably think of childbirth, what about ‘a death doula'? Death doulas are becoming more common in the estate planning world. Michelle Leray, a certified end-of-life doula, joins us to tell us more about how it works. Find out more about the Spirited Guided Path on Facebook and Instagram. Also for more information on the Death Doulas of Manitoba check out Facebook and Instagram.

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 she supports clients and their families at the end of life.  Then, what to expect during your first session with a credit counsellor. Doris Asiedu, a counsellor with Credit Canada, takes us through the process. And, a personal finance course designed specifically for Black, Indigenous and racialized youth from The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies and Wealthsimple Foundation. Co-creator Martina Besteiro tells us about the program. Plus, we'll speak with Elaine Yedlin, Perigon Life's Chief Operating Officer, about voluntary work benefits. To find out more about the guests check out: Spirited Guided Path: Facebook | Instagram Death Doulas of Manitoba: Facebook | Instagram Credit Canada: Facebook | X/Twitter| LinkedIn | Instagram Perigon Life: perigonlife.com | Instagram | LinkedIn Elaine Yedlin: LinkedIn Martina Besteiro: Instagram | LinkedIn Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

We have Ankita Dmello, Principal Product Manager at wise, join us to talk about the importance of their increasing partnership with banks surrounding international money transfer services and multi-currency accounts. Find out more at wise.com and connect on Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram.

For generations, cities have been trying to attract businesses. But there are also cities that are trying to attract remote workers. Justin Harlan, Managing Director for Tulsa Remote, joins us to talk about how Tulsa, Oklahoma is trying to capitalize on this. Find out more at tulsaremote.com.

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 through the The Think Do Say Framework that transforms purpose into growth. Find out more at rontite.com and connect on Instagram, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Helping business leaders and organizations find true purpose. Author and speaker Ron Tite takes us through his book The Purpose of Purpose. Then, attracting remote workers to Tulsa, Oklahoma, $10,000 at a time.  Justin Harlan tells us about the Tulsa Remote program and what it's doing for his city.  Plus, the importance of bank-fintech partnerships to the consumer. Ankita Dmello, principal product manager at Wise. To find out more about the guests check out: Rone Tite: rontite.com | Instagram | X/Twitter | LinkedIn Justin Harlan: tulsaremote.com Ankita Dmello: wise.com | Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

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 trend - the ‘no buy challenge'. Rebecca Rowe, a decluttering expert, joins us to talk about the “challenge” and share her tips on getting started. Find out more on rebeccarowe.ca and connect on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

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 called Optiml. CEO Zac Davies joins us to explain how it works and its main features. Find out more at optiml.ca and connect on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit and LinkedIn.

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 Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work. She joins us to talk about these tools and what she covers in her book. Find all of Daryl's links on Linktree.

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. William Breton, Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, joins us to tell us how it will work. Connect with iFinance on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.

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 partnership between iFinance and Circle K that lets you access personal loans from the convenience store. William Breton, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of iFinance, takes us through how it works.  Then, a Canadian financial planning app called Optiml. Zac Davies, co-founder and CEO, tells us about its main features. Plus, we speak with Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, about her new book called Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work. To find out more about the guests check out: William Breton: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTok Daryl Fairweather: Linktree Zac Davies: optiml.ca | Instagram | Facebook | Reddit | LinkedIn Rebecca Rowe: rebeccarowe.ca | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

Supporting Canadians dealing with the affordability crisis and who are financially vulnerable is the goal of a new Resilient Futures initiative from Prosper Canada. To explain how it works, Galen Maclusky, Prosper Canada's Director of Frontline Programs, joins us. Find out more at prospercanada.com and connect on X/Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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 retirement savings programs. Amit Sonnilal, VP of Capital One Canada, joins us to discuss how to maximize your total package. Find out more at capitalone.ca and connect on Instagram and Facebook.

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 new home. To tell us more about it and what homebuyers need to know we have Robert Saunders, CEO and co-founder of Ownright, joins us. Find out more at ownright.com and connect on X/Twitter. Connect with Robert on LinkedIn.

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 Hirsch. Todd is an economist and author and joins us. Find out more at toddhirsch.com and connect on LinkedIn.

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 salary. Amit Sonnilal, VP of Capital One Canada, shares his tips for taking advantage of every dollar. Then, a look at a frozen labour market. Economist Todd Hirsch explains what it is and how it can impact the economy.  Plus, we speak with Galen MacLusky, Director of Frontline Programs at Prosper Canada, about their new Resilient Futures Initiative. To find out more about the guests check out: Todd Hirsch: toddhirsch.com | LinkedIn Ownright: ownright.com | X/Twitter Robert Saunders: LinkedIn Amit Sonnilal: capitalone.ca | Instagram | Facebook Galen Maclusky: prospercanada.org | X/Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

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. Find out more at renitheresource.com and connect on Instagram, YouTube, X/Twitter and TikTok.

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 worth. Vanessa Bowen, Founder of Mint Worthy, wants to do something about that focusing on female entrepreneurs. Find out more on Instagram and Facebook.

We speak to David Griffiths, CEO and Founder of Brothers Who Care, about their LEGUP Wealth initiative and how they're helping BIPOC communities reach their financial goals. Find out more about Brothers Who Care on Instagram and connect with David on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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 didn't have to leave your house. Clutch is a used car company that allows you to buy, sell, or finance your next car one hundred percent online. Clutch CEO Dan Park joins us to talk about how it works. Find out more on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, or X/Twitter. Connect with Dan on X/Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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 new chapter for Mint Worthy. Vanessa Bowen tells us why she's changing from personal finance coaching to helping women entrepreneurs. And, how to save for future expenses through sinking funds. Reni Odetoyinbo, content creator and founder of Reni The Resource, tells us how they work.  Plus, we speak with David Griffiths, CEO and Founder of Brothers Who Care, about their LEGUP Wealth initiative. To find out more about the guests check out: Clutch: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter Dan Park: X/Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Brothers Who Care: Instagram David Griffiths: Instagram | LinkedIn Vanessa Bowen: Instagram | Facebook Reni Odetoyinbo: com | Instagram | YouTube | X/Twitter | TikTok Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

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 own a business together? That's where things can get complicated. Laura Paris, associate lawyer at Shulman & Partners LLP, joins us to take us through on what happens to your business when you are going through a divorce. Find out more at shulman.ca and connect on Instagram, X/Twitter and Facebook.

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 Morawcynski, founder of Heal-3 and a mental wellbeing advocate, joins us to tell us about her journey and the relationship between money and mental health. Find out more at heal-3.com and on LinkedIn. Connect with Olga on LinkedIn.

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 younger Canadians. Juan Sebastian D'Achiardi, the regional vice-president, joins us to tell us how it works and what lenders need to know. Find out more on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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 Simmons, certified financial planner, chartered investment manager, life coach and author, joins us to take us through her latest book called Making Bank. Connect on Instagram with Shannon and the New School of Finance.

A personal finance book for teenagers. Shannon Lee Simmons, certified financial planner, chartered investment manager, life coach and author, takes us through Making Bank: Money Skills for Real Life.  Then, the financial cost of ignoring burnout. Olga Morawcynski, founder of Heal-3 and a mental wellbeing advocate, tells us about her journey.  And, how joint business ownership can complicate a divorce. Laura Paris, family lawyer with Shulman & Partners, takes us through the process.  Plus, we speak with Juan Sebastian D'Achiardi, of TransUnion Canada, about its TruVision Trended Risk Score. To find out more about the guests check out: Shannon Lee Simmons: Shanno Lee Simmons(IG) | New School of Finance(IG) Juan Sebastian D'Achiardi: LinkedIn | Instagram Heal-3: heal-3.com | LinkedIn Olga Morawcynski: LinkedIn Laura Paris: shulman.ca | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

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, joins us to talk about her P-U-R-G-E system to spring clean your finances and help you make some extra cash. Find out more at mevest.ca and connect on Facebook, Instagram and X.

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 considerations they have to make when it comes to their personal finances. Marissa Epp, a farm finance specialist and owner of Epp Financial, joins us to breakdown how personal finance is for those living in rural areas. Find out more at eppfinacial.com and connect on Instagram and Facebook.

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 considering is house-sitting. Angela Laws, head of public relations and charity partnerships at TrustedHousesitters, join us to tell us more about it and how it works. Find out more at trustedhousesitters.com and connect on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.  

Some people chose to reflect their values in the way they shop.  But does consumer activism actually make a difference? Lindsey Stanberry, founder of The Purse, joins us to talk about the article she wrote about consumer activism. Find out more at The Purse and connect on Instagram.

Is consumer activism a lost cause? Lindsey Stanberry, founder of The Purse, reflects on her own consumer decisions and considers if they make a difference. Then, how to earn some extra cash with a “financial spring cleaning”. Lesley-Anne Scorgie, personal finance columnist and founder of MeVest, tells us about her P-U-R-G-E system.  And, house-sitting as a cheap option to travel the world.  Angela Laws, of TrustedHousesitters, tells us how it works. Plus, we speak with Marissa Epp, a professional financial advisor and farm finance specialist, about financial planning for those living in rural areas. To find out more about the guests check out: Lindsey Stanberry: The Purse | Instagram Angela Laws: trustedhousesitters.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Marissa Epp: eppfinancial.com | Instagram | Facebook Lesley-Anne Scorgie: mevest.ca | Facebook | Instagram | X Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

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, joins us to talk about how they help people find their new home abroad. Connect on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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 licensed insolvency trustee for MNP, joins us to take us through how joint debt is handled in insolvency. Find out more at mnpdebt.ca and connect with Wesley here at MNP and on LinkedIn.

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 to take us through his book, HIP HOP X FINANCE: Become a Finance Gangster, Get Off Debt Row and Stack Your Cash Flow. Find out more at hiphopxfinance.com and connect on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.

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 have Andrew Lo, CEO of Embark, joins us to talk about how they go about it. Connect with Embark on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Retiring abroad. Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi, takes us through the financial considerations people have to make before spending retirement in a new country. Then, saving for your child's education during times of economic uncertainty. Andrew Lo, CEO of Embark, helps us navigate those financial challenges. And, going through a divorce when you have joint debt. Wesley Cowan, senior vice-president and licensed insolvency trustee with MNP, tells us what happens to this debt during insolvency. Plus, we speak with Drew Boyer, certified financial planner and hip-hop enthusiast, about his book HIP HOP X FINANCE: Become a Financial Gangster, Get Off Debt Row and Stack Your Cash Flow. To find out more about the guests check out: Andrew Lo: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Drew Boyer: hiphopxfinance.com | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram Wesley Cowan: MNP | LinkedIn MNP: mnpdebt.ca Jen Barnett: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

It's one thing to manage your debit when you are working but what about after you have lost your job. Randolph Taylor, accredited financial counsellor with Credit Canada, joins us to share his tips on what to do if this happens. Connect with Credit Canada on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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 handle these situations if you're currently employed or looking for a job? Rob Kilner, a licensed insolvency trustee at Spergel, joins us to take us through that process. Connect with Spergel on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok.

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 PocketSmith, which helps forecasting future bank balances. Jason Leong, CEO and co-founder, joins us to tell us how it works. Connect with PocketSmith on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Mortgage renewals can be a challenge when it comes to finding the best product, lender and term especially during a period of economic uncertainty. Rob McLister, an interest rate analyst and mortgage strategist, joins us to go over the mortgage planning acronym he coined called I.D.E.A.S. and tell us what it is all about. Find out more at mortgagelogic.news and connect with Rob on X.

Navigating your mortgage renewal during times of economic uncertainty. Rob McLister, interest rate analyst and mortgage strategist tells us about the mortgage planning acronym he coined called I.D.E.A.S.  Next, a budgeting tool called PocketSmith. CEO and co-founder Jason Leong tells us how the cash flow forecasting features works. Then, a focus on debt and your job.  First, how filing for bankruptcy or a consumer proposal can impact your career. Rob Kilner, licensed insolvency trustee with Spergel, takes us through the process. Second, managing your debt when you've lost your job.  Randolph Taylor, an accredited financial counsellor with Credit Canada, brings how insight. To find out more about the guests check out: Rob McLister: mortgagelogic.news | X Jason Leong: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Rob Kilner: Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Randolph Taylor: Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

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 and author of Retire & Aspire, joins us to talk more about his book and how Mind Switch helps people transition into this new stage Connect on Facebook, X and Instagram.

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 founder of Charitable Impact, joins us to talk about a tool they created called Charitable Allowance that helps kids and teens practice generosity. Find out more at charitableimpact.com and connect on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. Connect with John on LinkedIn.

Prosper Canada has created a “lump sum payment toolkit” in anticipation of a significant settlement for First Nations Communities.  It is called the “First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan's Principle” Settlement. Carrie Wong, Learning and Training Senior Manager, joins us to tell us more about the toolkit. Connect with Prosper Canada on X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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 Tuttle, Chief Executive of Tuttle Capital, is here to explain the motivation behind their new ETF that invests in companies with potential links to alien technology and the potential risks. Find out more at tuttlecap.com and connect on X.

An ETF that invests in companies with potential links to alien technologies. Matthew Tuttle, CEO of Tuttle Capital, tells us about investing in UFOs.  Then, teaching kids about giving. John Bromley, CEO and founder of Charitable Impact, tells us about a new tool called Charitable Allowance. And, changing the way you think about retirement. Scott Armstrong, CEO of Mind Switch takes us through his book Retire and Aspire.  Plus, we speak with Prosper Canada about their toolkit for lump sum payments and Indigenous financial wellness. To find out more about the guests check out: Matthew Tuttle: tuttlecap.com | X Carrie Wong: X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Charitable Impact: charitableimpact.com | LinkedIn | X | Facebook John Bromley: LinkedIn Scott Armstrong: Facebook | X | Instagram   Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

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 better handle on their money. Millie Acuna, manager at SEED Winnipeg, joins us talk about how their non-profit is working to improve financial wellbeing in Manitoba. Connect with Millie on LinkedIn.

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 “returnless refunds” to save you time and money. Kyle James, founder of Rather-Be-Shopping.com, joins us to talk about what this is. Find out more at rather-be-shopping.com and connect on Facebook and Instagram.