Podcast appearances and mentions of barry choi

Barry Choi is a travel expert. He spoke to Andrew Carter about how Canadians are choosing to travel less to the U.S. and where they're headed instead.

Dr. David Bird, Trudie Mason, Barry Choi, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Barbara Whiston, Tony Chapman

In addition to the Canadian dollar dipping below 70 cents U.S., the cost for hotels, flights and rental cars have all increased. Travel expert Barry Choi spoke to Andrew Carter about what to look for when booking your next trip.

Joel Coutu, Trudie Mason, Barry Choi, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Rim Elias, Bruce Sellery

In the vast landscape of personal finance, dividend investing has carved out a significant niche.  Whether you're browsing through countless blogs or hearing investment advisors champion its benefits, it's clear that dividend investing is a popular choice, especially with the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community. However, a closer look reveals that almost all the advantages claimed for dividend investing are not actually true. In this YouTube video with Barry Choi, we'll fact-check the advantages of dividend investing, explain how it is a brain fart, and introduce an alternative that is better in every way: Self-Made Dividends. You'll learn: Why is dividend investing so popular today? What are the advantages of dividend investing? Why is tax on dividends a weird formula? Fact Check: Are the advantages of dividends true? What are the problems with dividend investing? How can you perfect dividend investing? What are self-made dividends? How are self-made dividends taxed? Head-to- head: Self-made dividends vs. ordinary dividends. Life of self-made dividend investor vs. ordinary dividend investor. Why are self-made dividends better than ordinary dividends in every way? Why are self-made dividends a perfect fit for your life?

The Smith Manoeuvre is an efficient strategy to use your home equity to invest for your future without using your cash flow, while converting your mortgage into a tax-deductible debt.  If you do the Smith Manoeuvre, understanding the new OSFI mortgage rules is crucial. In this podcast episode with Barry Choi, I break down what the changes mean and how they impact your strategy. You'll learn: What is the Smith Manoeuvre? What are the new OSFI mortgage rules? How will they affect the Smith Manoeuvre? What is the formula in the rules? Examples of the effect. Effect on monthly investment. Best & worst-case examples. How do you manage the process? How to minimize or eliminate the effect. Effect on Smith Manoeuvre vs. TFSA decision?  

With the Canadian Financial Summit coming up at the end of October, I wanted to share over the next few weeks content that Summit attendees had access to last year. When you register you get access to talks like these, plus a myriad of other speakers who are some of Canada's top financial experts.  I'll be promoting the Summit and giving away free tickets too! // When it comes to retirement, it's crucial to get the big picture right before diving into the details.  Setting up your retirement income involves more than just ticking boxes; it requires a strategic approach to ensure you're financially secure throughout your retirement years.  In this podcast episode, Barry Choi interviewed me about designing your retirement income effectively. You'll learn: What are the 4 steps to design your retirement income? What's Important about Money to You? How do you know when you have reached “Financial Independence”? What is “Your Number”? What are the key concepts to understand retirement income? How much can you reliably withdraw from your investments for life? What are the 3 retirement income design strategies? How do you decide which is best for you? How do you design your retirement income? How much from which source? Overview or when to start pensions, RRIF, CPP, OAS & other investments. Should you defer or commute your pension? Should you worry about high tax on your estate?

Barry Choi, personal finance expert at Money We Have Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barry Choi is an award-winning, Toronto-based personal finance and travel expert. As a completely self-taught, do-it-yourself investor with no formal training, Barry makes money easy to understand for all Canadians. He combines his knowledge of finance with his passion for travel and encourages people to see the world. Barry's specialties include personal finance, trip planning, millennial money, gen Z money, credit cards and trending destinations. In my interview with Barry, we discuss: Moving up in the real estate market from a 2 bedroom condo to a 3 bedroom townhouse Becoming a landlord Making the most of your credit cards on home renovations Getting a mortgage as self-employed

We called in Barry Choi to help explain what Canadians need to know to get the best return on the credit cards they use in this week's episode of Money Feels.We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.In today's episode, we discuss the following?What credit cards are best for travel points?How many credit cards is too many?Should you close a credit card?Does your credit score matter?The best ways Canadian can redeem pointsHow to get the best point returnFollow @barry_choi for more tips!Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we'll see you next time! 

THE MEDICAL RECORD: THE ROLE THAT REGULAR WALKING HAS ON REDUCING OUR LOWER BACK PAIN   Liz West is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto, and Dr. Fahad Razak, Canada Research Chair in Data Informed Healthcare Improvement at the University of Toronto and a general internist at a Toronto hospital. This week: a discussion about the role that regular walking has in helping to reduce lower back pain and what a new study says about loneliness and risk of stroke. CANADIANS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS TIPPING AT RESTAURANTS Liz West is now joined by Barry Choi, Personal Finance Expert, and David Neinstein, Owner of Barque Smokehouse in Toronto. So, what are Canadians' attitudes regarding tipping lately? We look at a survey that gives us a sense about that and we hear from a restaurant owner about why he got rid of tipping and how it's been working out. A 14 YEAR-OLD-BOY IS CHARGED IN SHOOTING OF ZOOMERS IN ETOBICOKE Liz West is now joined by Kim Schofield, Criminal Defense Lawyer with Kim Schofield & Associates. Remember how earlier this month there was a shooting at an Etobicoke high school parking lot in which two adults--a 61 year old and 46 year old--died shortly after? Well this week we learned that an individual was charged for it...and they are only 14-years-old.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: CAROLYN PARRISH IS MISSISSAUGA'S NEXT MAYOR & THE LIBERALS' CAPITAL GAINS TAX PUSH  Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Carolyn Parrish is the next Mayor of Mississauga. And, we revisit the conversation about the capital gains tax. HISTORIC ST. ANNE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH IN TORONTO DESTROYED IN FIRE: WHAT WAS THE CAUSE? Jane Brown is now joined by The Rev. Don Beyers of St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto and Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator, McMichael Canadian Art Collection. It's a tragedy...St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto's west end was destroyed in a fire on Sunday morning. Artifacts and art work including those made by The Group of Seven were also destroyed. At this point in time, we still do not know the cause of the fire. Our guests react to the latest. THE STRESS YOUNG HOMEOWNERS ARE FACING WITH THEIR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS Jane Brown is now joined by Barry Choi, a personal finance expert based in Toronto. A new Leger poll explains the extent to which younger homeowners are feeling stressed about their mortgage payments. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Canadian carrier WestJet's Basic fare is being replaced by “UltraBasic” fare across domestic and trans-border routes. Online streaming services will have to contribute 5% of revenue to Canada's broadcasting system, including 2% to the Canada Media Fund and 1.5% to the Independent Local News Fund. Some Hamilton city councillors were set aback at a committee meeting when told the million-dollar reconstruction of the torched Woodlands Park public washroom will take more than a year. Tomorrow is the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and the storming of Juno beach by Canadian forces in 1944. The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point on Wednesday, marking a significant turning point in the central bank's efforts to tame inflation. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Alan Cross, music historian, host of The Ongoing History of New Music. Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Mike Spadafora, Ward 14 Councillor with the City of Hamilton. Dave Rohrer, President & CEO, Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun. Barry Choi, Travel and personal finance expert. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Already packed and ready to go on vacation but don't forget your money. But what is the best way to pay when travelling outside of Canada – cash, credit, debit? To take us through each way we are joined by Barry Choi, a personal finance and budget travel expert and founder of Money We Have. Find out more at moneywehave.com and connect on Instagram and X.

Cash or Card? What you should use when travelling outside of Canada. Barry Choi, a personal finance and budget travel expert at moneywehave.com, takes us through the pros and cons.  Then, the case for financial advisors to have a hippocratic oath. John De Goey, portfolio manager with Design Securities LtdPlus, explains. And, a self-directed investing app from Mogo based on the principles of Warren Buffett called “Buffet Mode”. Mogo CEO and Co-Founder Dave Feller joins us to tell us how it works. Plus,  we'll speak with Zac Killam, CEO of FrontLobby about their credit-building rent reporting services. To find out more about the guests check out: Barry Choi: moneywehave.com | Instagram | X Zac Killam: frontlobby.com | X | Instagram John De Goey: X | LinkedIn Dave Feller: mogotrade.ca | X | Instagram | 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 | X | Facebook | LinkedIn

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THE COST OF MAINTAINING TORONTO Jane Brown is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village and Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre. The cost of keeping the City of Toronto in a state of good repair just keeps on increasing.  We learned this week from a city staff report that Toronto needs 26-billion dollars over ten years just to keep much of its infrastructure in the current condition. HOW ARE CANADIANS FEELING ABOUT TRAVEL THESE DAYS?  Jane Brown is now joined by Natalie Preddie, Travel Expert and Travel Freelance Writer, and Martin Firestone, President, Travel Secure Inc. followed by Barry Choi, a personal finance and travel expert. Our guests detail their experiences of travelling lately and to our surprise, they've mostly had a positive experience! And what you need to know about loyalty reward programs that airlines offer. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Writing in the Globe and Mail, David Moscrop asks “Letting 16-year-olds quit school to go into skilled trades? What can go wrong?” For some Loblaw customers in Ontario, their next grocery run might look and feel a little different. Writing for ‘The Conversation,' Professor Doug Jacobson looked at whether governments should ban TikTok, as well as if they even can. Should we be seeing and hearing more of Mayor Andrea Horwath during this initial fallout period following the cybersecurity incident that has affected the city of Hamilton, or is this a situation that calls for playing cards close to your vest? How much will gas prices actually increase on April 1st? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: David Moscrop, contributing columnist with the Washington Post, the host of the podcasts ‘Open to Debate' and ‘Left Looking In' as well as author of ‘Too Dumb for Democracy?' a book about why we make bad political decisions. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Barry Choi, Travel and personal finance expert. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Doug Jacobson, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Iowa State University. Dan Malleck, Associate Professor with the Department of Health Sciences and Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies at Brock University. Larry Di Ianni, former mayor of Hamilton. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

THE MEDICAL RECORD: ONTARIANS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT CATARACT SURGERY BILLING Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto, Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist with the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and  Dr. Fahad Razak. Today: a discussion about cataract surgeries at private healthcare clinics in Ontario. TIPS AHEAD OF TAX SEASON! Jane Brown is now joined by Barry Choi, a Personal Finance Expert. Tax season is upon us! The deadline to file is on April 30. So, what do you need to know? Barry weighs in. NORTH YORK SHOOTINGS LEAVE RESIDENTS CONCERNED Jane Brown is now joined by Toronto Police Services Superintendent Andy Singh and Marcell Wilson, Founder of The One By One Movement. Residents of North York have been rocked by the shooting of two innocent pedestrians waiting at bus stops near the Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue intersection over the weekend. We hear the latest on the Toronto Police investigation and what community supports are being provided to residents of the neighbourhood.

Jan 13th - Keeping Travel Costs Low with Travel & Finance Expert Barry Choi by VOCM

This Matters would like to share the first episode of the third season of the Toronto Star podcast "Millennial Money." The show includes millennials speaking about relatable financial dilemmas that are often taboo or embarrassing but that many are grappling with behind closed doors.  Maria was saving up to freeze her eggs, but some tough financial decisions forced her to change her plans. Competing financial priorities as an adult makes her wonder: travel, own a home or have a kid - does she have to choose just one? Personal finance and travel expert Barry Choi offers practical advice on how to balance the life you want while also planning for kids. He also talks about the financial and emotional cost he and his partner experienced while going though the IVF process and the real cost of having a kid. Returning for its third season, "Millennial Money" host and Toronto Star business reporter Ghada Alsharif speaks to fellow millennials about relatable financial dilemmas that are often taboo or embarrassing but that many are grappling with behind closed doors. Alsharif then brings the topic straight to an expert to work out some options. This episode was produced by Ghada Alsharif, Julia De Laurentiis Johnston, Sean Pattendon, Kevin Sexton and Andrea Varsany

THE MEDICAL RECORD: HEALTH AND THE HOLIDAYS It's time to talk about your health, and there are some holiday related issues we should be aware of. The latest numbers show that less than 15% of us have the updated Covid vaccine - this as we are gathering with friends and family in the midst of the viral soup of Covid, RSV and influenza - which is already clogging hospital emergency rooms. Also, there is an annual spike in heart attacks around the holidays. Why is that and what can you do to protect yourself? And what time are you having your Christmas feast? There's new work that tries to answer the question: is it bad to eat late at night? Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto; Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre; and  Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist at Unity Health Toronto to discuss. MIDDLE-EAST PROTESTS TARGETING MALLS AND A SPIKE IN ANTI-SEMITISM There was a very disturbing incident at the Eaton Centre last weekend when masked kaffiyeh wearing protesters stormed the shopping mall to protest an ad from the Spanish clothing chain Zara, wwhen a shopper took issue with that one of them uttered a death threat. It happened right in front of a police officer but nothing was done. This comes amid the spike in anti-Semitic hate crimes we have been reporting in our news. And they aren't just targeting Jews. Some pro-Palestinian protesters are calling on their supporters to...quote...Shut down Christmas. Libby is joined by Noah Shack, Vice President, Countering Antisemitism & Hate at UJA Federation Of Greater Toronto; and Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre to unpack all this. A LOOK AT PERSONAL FINANCES IN THE NEW YEAR Dropping mortgage rates and other interest rates are generally good news, but for Zoomers who are in saving mode, not so much. This is probably a good time to lock in some excellent GIC rates, and we may have to hurry before they fall. Libby Znaimer is joined by personal finance expert Barry Choi for a conversation about personal finances ahead of the New Year. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Maria was saving up to freeze her eggs, but some tough financial decisions forced her to change her plans. Competing financial priorities as an adult makes her wonder: travel, own a home or have a kid - does she have to choose just one? Personal finance and travel expert Barry Choi offers practical advice on how to balance the life you want while also planning for kids. He also talks about the financial and emotional cost he and his partner experienced while going though the IVF process and the real cost of having a kid. Returning for its third season, "Millennial Money" host and Toronto Star business reporter Ghada Alsharif speaks to fellow millennials about relatable financial dilemmas that are often taboo or embarrassing but that many are grappling with behind closed doors. Alsharif then brings the topic straight to an expert to work out some options. This episode was produced by Ghada Alsharif, Julia De Laurentiis Johnston, Sean Pattendon, Kevin Sexton and Andrea Varsany What you would like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW DEMANDS MORE FROM OTTAWA Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village, Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak which is now part of the ZoomerMedia family, and Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. It's Thursday time to talk about all things municipal. And zmsyornOlivia Chow is pushing back against the federal govt in the wake of the fall economic statement which had very little for Toronto. She is also unhappy with the Immigration Minister's offer of 5 million for a warming centre at the Better Living Centre. she wants to open the armories as a shelter but Ottawa is against that. Also the fallout from yesterday's explosion at the Rainbow Bridge which is still closed. CANADIANS SHOPPING HABITS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON & BLACK FRIDAY DEALS Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Hutcheson, a retail expert and consultant with JC Williams and Barry Choi, a personal finance expert. Black Friday is tomorrow, as always the day after American Thanksgiving and we have all been bombarded with ads proclaiming huge Black Friday savings. It comes amid predictions that most of us are cutting back on holiday spending because of high inflation and a tight economy. How to tell if a deal is really good and whether it won't be available after this sales period. WASHINGTON DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM INDIA OVER ALLEGED ASSASSINATION PLOT Libby Znaimer is now joined by Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consultants and a former strategic analyst at CSIS. We were very relieved to learn that yesterday's explosion at the Rainbow bridge was not a terrorist incident. But the Israel-Hamas war and the huge increase in hate crimes here at home have everyone on high alert. Meanwhile, a jury found Cameron Ortis guilty of espionage…and two months after Justin Trudeau accused India of killing a Canadian citizen on our soil, the US has chimed in accusing India of plotting to kill a Sikh activist in America.

Sept 23rd - Affordability Advice With Financial Expert Barry Choi by VOCM

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Remembering SARSfest 20 years later, following a global pandemic. Canada has worked for several years to quietly stabilize the African Nation of Niger, but now there is hesitation about our connections to it, following the recent coup. Move to Guelph if you're looking for the best qualify of life around these parts. Waterloo is your next best bet. Hamilton not so much. That's a conclusion you might draw from a new online tool called the Municipal Quality of Life Dashboard, unveiled July 14 by Statistics Canada. We get an insight on what is happening with non-residential Economic Development in the City of Hamilton. Sky Taxis and the World of Tomorrow! We look at the argument for more Canadians learning skilled trades, and what it would mean for Canada, and whether we are already doing enough. And, Trudeau took some time to swing at Poilievre during his housing announcement in Hamilton, yesterday, and that is being referred to as a "campaign-style attack." It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto. Barry Choi, Travel and personal finance expert. Cam Guthrie, Mayor of the City of Guelph. Norm Schleehahn, Director, Economic Development, City of Hamilton. Keith Mackey, Mackey International. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Libby Znaimer today is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak which is now part of the ZoomerMedia family, David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto,  Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village and a former Toronto City Councillor and mayoral candidate. It's official: Olivia Chow is now the mayor of Toronto after being sworn in at City Hall yesterday in a ceremony that featured Indigenous drumming and other artistic and cultural elements. So, now that it's time to get to work, what are her official priorities? ---- BANK OF CANADA HANDED OUT $20 MILLION IN BONUSES LAST YEAR Libby Znaimer today is now joined by Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Through an FOI request, Franco found out that the Bank of Canada handed over $20 million in bonuses to its staff in 2022 despite the fact that inflation reached a forty year high. The average bonus amount was $11,200 and 80 per cent of staff got one. This all happened as the interest rate went up numerous times! How much sense does that make? Franco weighs from the taxpayer perspective. ---- BANK OF CANADA INTEREST RATE GOES UP AGAIN Libby Znaimer is joined by Barry Choi, Personal Finance Expert. The Bank of Canada has increased the interest rate again this week bringing the overnight rate to 5 per cent which is the highest it has been since 2001. So, what kind of impact will this have on your investments? Barry weighs in. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

In this episode of “5 Questions with…” Kristin Moller interviews Barry Choi, an award winning journalist specializing in travel and personal finance. Barry's site, Money We Have, launched in 2014 as one of the first of its kind and has grown to encompass all the things you need to know about credit cards, loyalty programs, travel rewards, and status. He is regularly cited as an expert on US and Canadian loyalty programs, covering airlines, hotels and financial institutions. Listen in as Barry shares what to look for when choosing a loyalty program credit card and how to use points, acquire status and make the programs work for you. https://www.moneywehave.com/

Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman,  former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who also served as a health minister and deputy Premier, Janet Ecker, former Ontario PC MPP who was a senior cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves and Peggy Nash, a former New Democratic Party Member of Parliament for the Parkdale—High Park electoral district in Toronto This morning: David Johnston, special rapporteur on foreign interference, testified in the house of commons where he took questions from MPs about allegations of conflict of interest in his role and his report into election meddling. We then pivot to the controversial news that Paul Bernardo gets a prison transfer to a medium security facility which has sparked plenty of backlash. ----- A PREVIEW TO THE FIGHT BACK-CARP DEBATE THIS WEEK Libby Znaimer is joined by Gil Penalosa, a former mayoral candidate and a popular urbanist and the Founder of 8 80 Cities and Jason Lietaer who is a conservative strategist and President at Enterprise. The Toronto mayoral race ramps up as it enters its final weeks before election day. Olivia Chow is widening her lead--at least according to the latest polls. How do you feel about that? ----- CREDIT CARD DEBT CLIMBING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Libby Znaimer is joined by Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada and Barry Choi, Personal Finance Expert. Equifax Canada has put out a report revealing that Credit demand was high in the first quarter of the year as the mortgage market slowed down. The report also shows that consumers are spending on average 21.5 per cent more each month than during pre-pandemic levels. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada now has the highest level of household debt in the G7, with mortgages making up 75% of money owed. Guest: Barry Choi, Finance Expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: The Week in Politics and the Johnston Report. Guest: Bryan Passifiume. National Post Reporter. More Thoughts on the Johnston Report and What Comes Next. Guest: Charles Burton, Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada now has the highest level of household debt in the G7, with mortgages making up 75% of money owed. Guest: Barry Choi, Finance Expert. A Nova Scotia farming group have raised concerns about how much water they'll be able to use for agriculture amid a dry spring. Guest: Allan Melvin, a sixth-generation farmer from the Annapolis Valley and President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture. --------------------------------------------- Host – Arlene Bynon     Executive Producer – Kelsey Campbell     Content Producer – Demi Knight Technical Producer – Belal Masri Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer - Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: The Queen of Rock – Tina Turner – has died today at the age of 83. On the show today, Ireland will be the first country in the world to put labels on alcohol bottles warning of its reported risk of causing cancer, along with other health information. Details, unearthed by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, show the Governor General's salary increasing from $302,800 annually in 2019 to this year's rate of $351,600. The federal government is rolling out a revamp of its trusted-traveller program to help clear clogged airports as the summer travel season kicks off. This weekend – according to Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy – gas prices are forecasted to jump 5 cents per litre to an average price of 163.9 cents per litre for most major Ontario cities including the GTA, Ottawa, Hamilton and Niagara areas. And more on the report from Special Rapporteur David Johnston saying a public inquiry is not needed It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dan Malleck, Health Sciences Professor, Brock University. Author of ‘Try to Control Yourself: The regulation of public drinking in post prohibition Ontario' Kris Sims, Alberta Director with the Canadian Taxpayers Association. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Barry Choi, Travel and personal finance expert. Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer, Concordia University.  Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa's National Security program, and former CSIS analyst. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Biggest story this day, Gordon Lightfoot has passed away at the age of 84 last night. We reflect on the legacy of the Canadian icon as the performer, as well as the person. The Writer Guild ahs gone on strike and late night is already impacted. How will this roll out? In the Globe and Mail, Mike Moffat co-authored a piece on what is needed to get more rental housing built in Canada. He joins us now to dig into the discussion. The evidence of China's interference in Canada's democracy was already alarming. Now, it's doubly so, with fresh revelations that Beijing not only meddled with successive federal elections but also attempted to intimidate a sitting MP. All this and more coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Ralph Cipolla, Councillor for Ward 2, City of Orillia. Barry Choi, Travel and personal finance expert. Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Mike Moffatt, Assistant Professor of Business, Economics and Public Policy, Ivey School of Business at Western University. Gordon Houlden, University of Alberta, China Institute. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Happy Friday! We here at 900 CHML are ready and raring to go for a great time, especially those Monster Truck fanatics who will be excited as this weekend Monster Jam comes to Hamilton! Scott has a chat with Armando Castro, driver of El Toro Loco and Monster Jam champion. Tomorrow marks Earth Day and the Nature Conservancy of Canada has been pushing for land conservation across the country. Where does Ontario stand when it comes to land protection? Andrew Holland of NCC joins Scott for that. Twitter has removed the blue checks and government funded labels off news organizations and celebrities. Is Elon just playing us like a fiddle? Do you even care? Carmi Levy has more for Scott. Both the Prime Minister and the Premier were in St. Thomas Ontario today with reps from Volkswagen talking about the new plant, the jobs it will bring it. What came out of this announcement? Amy Simon, reporter with Global News Radio 980CFPL in London gives Scott a view on the ground from St Thomas, and marvin Ryder of the DeGroote School of Business gives the economic outlook. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Armando Castro, driver of El Toro Loco, 2019 Monster Jam World Finals Speedster Racing Champion and was named the 2021 Rising Star of the Year. Andrew Damelin, reporter, Raptors Republic.  Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Andrew Holland, Nature Conservancy of Canada. National Media Relations Director Nature Conservancy of Canada / Conservation de la nature Canada Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Amy Simon, reporter, 980CFPL in London. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Dave Perry, Canadian Global Affairs institute. Barry Choi, Travel and personal finance expert. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host –Scott Thompson Content Producer –Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer –Ben Straughan News Anchor –Dave Woodard, Jennifer McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, a medical oncologist  at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Fahad Razak, an internist and epidemiologist at Unity Health Toronto, Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family physician and founder and medical director of The Medical Station in Toronto. A new study in JAMA Network Open reveals how a majority of older Cancer patients received invasive care in the last month of their lives and that it is not something they may have wanted. Our panel discusses the study findings and other topics. ---- BRAD BRADFORD JOINS FIGHT BACK Libby Znaimer is joined by Brad Bradford, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 19 Beaches-East York. He tells Libby about setting up an advisory committee and whether he's any closer to officially declaring that he will put his hat in the Toronto mayoral race. He also details his thoughts on the City's 2023 budget and his thoughts on the Toronto Police ending their additional patrols on the TTC. ---- BMO BUYING AIR MILES: WILL IT SAVE THE REWARDS PROGRAM? Libby Znaimer is joined by Barry Choi, a personal finance expert and Patrick Sojka, Founder of Rewards Canada. The Bank of Montreal is set to buy the problem-ridden Air Miles reward program, which has been faced with bankruptcy. The deal will go down after court approval and regulatory approval. Our guests weigh in on what it might take from BMO to give Air Miles a comeback. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer. She is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Today: We start off the discussion by remembering Gordon Pinsent, the iconic Canadian actor who died at the age of 92 this past weekend. We then discuss the new bilateral healthcare agreement between Ottawa and Ontario. The agreement includes a commitment to helping older Canadians age with dignity, with greater access to home care or safe care in a long term care facility. Speaking of health, a new Angus Reid Institute poll reveals that Canadians are divided when it comes to privatization. ---- WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW TO GET A HEAD START ON TAX SEASON Jane Brown is now joined by Barry Choi, a personal finance expert and Bruce Ball, Vice President of Taxation at CPA Canada. The deadline for filing your taxes is April 30th So Canadians have until May 1 to finish filing if you owe money. Our two guests today detail what you need to know about tax season and answer any questions you may have throughout the show. They also weigh in on a potential strike by CRA employees. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: OTTAWA HEALTH CARE SUMMIT 12-12:30 PM Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Peggy Nash, former Ontario NDP MPP for Parkdale-High Park, John Milloy, a former Ontario Liberal MPP who served as a cabinet minister under the Dalton McGuinty  and Kathleen Wynne governments and John Mykytyshyn, a conservative political consultant and President of Bradgate Research Group. Today: Ottawa is meeting with the Premiers in a historic summit to discuss a new healthcare funding model. The premiers have been calling on the federal Liberals to increase its portion of the Canada Health Transfer from 22 per cent to 35 per cent. Meanwhile, here in Toronto, the City will be voting on a motion to expand the hours of operation for warming centres serving the homeless. Many advocates have been calling on the City to improve the conditions amid frigid temperatures outside this winter. Finally, we discuss the upcoming U.S. State of the Union address by President Joe Biden which comes on the heels of escalating tensions between Washington and China over surveillance balloons. CANADA'S RESPONSE TO EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY & SYRIA 12:30-12:50 PM Jane Brown is now joined by Rahul Singh, Executive Director of Global Medic and Jason Nickerson, Doctors Without Borders' Humanitarian Representative to Canada based in Ottawa. The total death toll, at this time, in Turkey and Syria caused by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake this past Monday has increased to over 5,200 people. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has declared a 3 month state of emergency as his government and other countries around the world try to deal with the crisis. Canada and organizations here at home are wasting no time in joining the humanitarian effort. We speak to two such organizations today on how their missions are going. MSF has been working in the region for the past 12 years, and we're supporting 23 health facilities in northern Syria. Rahul and Jason weigh in on the latest. WHAT ARE YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS? 12:50-1 PM Jane Brown is now joined by Barry Choi, a personal finance expert. How confident are you about your retirement savings? According to a new BMO survey, less than half of Canadians (44 per cent) are confident that they will have sufficient money in the bank to retire as planned. Meanwhile, most Canadians (74 per cent of respondents) are worried about how inflation and rising prices will impact their personal finances. Jane and our guest weigh in on the latest.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The other day, Scott & Co went to a restaurant for a relaxing night out… and they were given a 2 hour time limit. Coming out of the Three Amigos summit… Canada and the United States said Tuesday they expect Canadian Nexus enrolment centres to reopen in the spring alongside a new program allowing U.S.-led interviews to be conducted at Canadian airports. Japan wants Canada's Liquid Natural Gas. Bill Morneau has weighed in on the trouble with the healthcare system in upcoming book… what does Dr. Shawn Whatley think of Morneau's take? All this and more coming up on Hamilton Today. Guests: Awnish Srivastava, owner of Unique Restaurant Group. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Barry Choi, Travel & Personal Finance expert. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, and Columnist with your Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchor – Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Bob Reid is co-hosting today. Breaking down the City of Toronto's Budget Bonanza all day.. The Hottest Gen Z Gadget Is a 20-Year-Old Digital Camera, What was your ‘retro' item you had to have? What have your kids asked for?..Who had an unconventional wedding? Ontario couple weds in hospital lobby after life-saving brain surgery..Personal finance expert Barry Choi helps with the eternal question How do i pay off debt?

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.In today's episode, we discuss the following:The world of content creationWhy people monetize everything they doChoosing whether you should start a side hustleMonetization as optimizationInternalized capitalism and productivityResources we chat about:Barry Choi from Money We HaveGet Smart With MoneyHaley from Femme Financial CoachingDie With Zero by Bill PerkinsFollow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we'll see you next time! 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Children's hospitals in Canada are seeing an increase in cases of a common respiratory virus: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). How do we get this under control? Dr. Tim Sly, epidemiologist, returns with Scott to offer some advice. Canada's premiers are dialing up the political heat in their efforts to get Ottawa to increase federal health transfers to the provinces and territories. Our guest Colleen Flood says that Canada has a “fragmented accountability” system that only provides voters with the option of voting out a government if they are unhappy with their health system or how it's being managed. Minister has rejected original Rogers-Shaw deal, leaves door open with new conditions. Our guest Marvin Ryder says he sees this as a clear path toward success for the deal! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Rondalyn Brown, Manager of Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Rd, Rockton, Ontario. Barry Choi, Travel & Personal Finance expert. Dr. Jim Stanford, director of the Vancouver-based Centre for Future Work. Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Mel Cappe, Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Science; Professor, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy; University of Toronto. Colleen Flood, research chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Ottawa. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Matt Taylor News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: PRESERVING HERITAGE SITES Libby Znaimer is joined by Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão, Ward 9 Davenport, Councillor Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches East York and Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre. It's Thursday - the day we focus on all things municipal and with less than a month before our municipal elections some members of the South Asian community are upset about the date. Diwali falls on October 24 - it is a key religious and cultural holiday celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The argument is that it is usually celebrated with family after work and if people have to choose between that and voting well they will choose family celebrations and that could lead to lower turnout and representation for these communities. On the other hand, the government says those who can't make it to the polls on election day can vote by mail, at advance voting stations or by proxy — Also, municipal election dates are fixed under a provincial act. Then there is the saga of of the heritage designation denied for the old China Lilly factory - a place that has huge cultural significance for the Chinese community.We'll get into the details but to me there is a broader conversation turning our banks on preservation of our built heritage - Toronto learned a lesson after some of our best buildings were destroyed in the 60's we brought in heritage and in my opinion it is now under threat -  usually in the name of building housing but the affordable housing we need is not what gets built. HERE IS HOW MUCH OVERTURNING BILL 124 WOULD COST THE PROVINCE Libby Znaimer is now joined by Peter Weltman, Ontario's Financial Accountability Officer. Ontario needs about 135,000 public sector workers over the next 5 years and may have to boost wages to get them. That is the conclusion of FAO Peter Weltman - he's talking about PSW's nurses, child care workers - not top level bureaucrats. According to the Toronto Sun overturning the infamous Bill 124 would cost the province $8.4 billion if a court challenge against it is successful. Meanwhile the FAO says  Bill 124 has allowed the government to save as much as $9.7 billion between 2019 to 2026-27. CANADIANS ARE TIGHTENING THEIR HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS AMID INFLATION Libby Znaimer is now joined by Barry Choi, Personal Finance Expert. According to a new Angus Reid Institute poll, nine out of ten Canadians are tightening their household budgets amid inflation and higher prices. Remember that the Bank of Canada increased the interest rate yet again in September--up 75 basis points to 3.25 per cent.  The survey shows that 66 respondents are cutting back on spending, while 50 per cent of them are delaying major purchases.  Barry weighs in on the latest and details what Canadians should be thinking about as they work to preserve and strengthen their personal finances. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Following the cabinet retreat, the Federal Liberals have promised to tackle the affordability crisis in Canada. Are they enough? You know that Scott has opinions, as does the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation, Franco Terrazzano who joins the show. Is now the time to book your vacation? Travel expert Barry Choi weighs in. We are still looking into the death of Cst. Andrew Hong in Mississauga yesterday, the police officer shot in a Tim Horton's. More on the Queen with Elissa Freeman. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Caryn Lieberman, Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global News Toronto. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert. Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Queen Elizabeth II passed away at age 96 today; her family surrounded her at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. What does this mean for the U.K., Canada? What did her reign mean, over the course of decades that saw radical changes in the world? Scott tackles these questions, and celebrates her life on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert. Michael Taube is a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, contributor to the National Post and Washington Times, and was a speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Saad Salman, Royal Commentator, Founder and Editor of The Royal Watcher Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Bruce Hallso, Q.C.; Managing Partner with Crease Harmon LLP -- AND a member of the Monarchist League. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Matt Taylor News Anchors – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Scott kicks today off with a recap of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's address in Brampton, and how she, in Scott's view, just completely misses the point of where people are hurting. Macroeconomist Dr. Eric Kam also joins in on the fun later in the show with his usual sharp economic perspective, with a stark reminder of where Canadians are financially. Scott also touches upon the travel industry's issues amidst lost luggage, the several hour delays and cancelled flights in Canada's airports. Should the federal government just scrap the ArriveCan app at this point? Scott discusses with Barry Choi, travel expert. CBS news correspondent Allison Keys also joins Scott to update us on the Highland Park shooting on July 4th as a suspect has been detained. The 30 NATO allies signed off on the accession protocols for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, sending the membership bids of the two nations to the alliance capitals for legislative approvals -- and possible political trouble in Turkey. Scott speaks with Dr. Aurel Braun for the global perspective. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Leon Robinson, Founder, Concrete Canvas Art Festival. Scott McDonald, Lead Curator, Concrete Canvas Art Festival. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. James Wright - pediatric orthopedic surgeon and the executive vice president of the Ontario Medical Association's Economics, Policy and Research division. Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert. Allison Keys, Correspondent with CBS news. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. John Paul Danko, Ward 8 Councillor, City of Hamilton. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host - Scott ThompsonContent Producer –William ErskineTechnical/Podcast Producer - William WebberPodcast Co-Producer –Ben StraughanNews Anchors –Diana Weeks, David WoodardWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Happy (almost) Canada Day, eh! Does the Canadian flag have an image problem? We have been hearing of heightened hesitancy to be associated with the flag since the rise of the self-proclaimed Freedom Convoy protesters made liberal use of the flag as decorations for their vehicles. Canada Day itself feels different to many Canadians as the truths of colonial history have come further into the light of public awareness. Elissa Freeman joins Scott to break it all down. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is recommending vaccine booster shots this fall in advance of a possible future wave of COVID-19 in Canada. Dr. Timothy Sly joins Scott for all things infectious diseases. The gas tax is getting a cut in Ontario as prices climb and Germany is looking to get their hands on Canada's natural gas. Scott brings Dan McTeague in to give his fired up view. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Tim Potocic of Sonic Unyon Records | Supercrawl Productions. Because Beer | Mills Hardware | Bridgeworks. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. David Adames, CEO of Niagara Parks Commission. Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Host - Scott ThompsonContent Producer – William ErskineTechnical/Podcast Producer - William WebberPodcast Co-Producer – Ben StraughanNews Anchors – David WoodardWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson Donna Summer passed away 10 years ago yesterday and Scott brings in Eric Alper to remember her impact on disco and the greater music scene as well as remembering the disco era and the outsized backlash of the time. A vigil will be held tonight out front of Hamilton City Hall to show support and remembrance for the victims of Russia's war in Ukraine. Scott speaks to Mary Holadyk, VP of Hamilton's Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Housing affordability in Ontario is shot. A new report by Generation Squeeze found that with current home prices, a new homebuyer would have to work full-time for nearly 22 years to save up enough money for a 20 per cent down payment on a home — up from 15 years in late 2019. Barry Choi talks to Scott about the extensive wait times at Canadian airports, Elections Ontario gives Scott an update on advance polling for the provincial election, we get more on Finland and Sweden joining NATO and it is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Paul Delaney, Professor Emeritus, Astronomy, York University, Toronto Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Mary Holadyk is the vice president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress -- Hamilton Branch Dr. Paul Kershaw, an associate professor at the University of British Columbia and the founder of Generation Squeeze. Jo Langham, Manger of Media & Public Engagement with Elections Ontario. Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson The Prime Minister made headlines again today, and Scott won't miss the beat! He was pressed on military plane usage over Ottawa then pushed back, allegedly having his own “fuddle duddle” moment mirroring his father. Christian Leuprecht, professor at the Royal Military College speaks to Scott about the story behind the PM's blow up. Christian also covers the latest from Ukraine, Travel expert Barry Choi joins Scott again to give his view on the issues in Pearson Airport arising from shortages in their security staff. Locally, Scott shines the spotlight on the Westdale Theatre, exhibiting Hamilton Helps Ukraine, a night of music, film, and conversationproceeds of which go directly to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. And a new service has come to the Hammer to keep your lawn clean. It's called “the Poo Crew.” It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Micheala Christou, founder of the Poo Crew Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Neal Miller, owner of the Westdale. Diana Weeks, News Anchor at 900 CHML Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Daphne Gilbert, Professor, specializing in Canadian and U.S. criminal and constitutional law, and Advanced Sexual Assault law; research lies primarily in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, with a particular emphasis on equality rights, reproductive rights, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) and sexual violence. Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert. Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto. J.D. Earn, Professor of Mathematics and Faculty of Science Research Chair in Mathematical Epidemiology. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson It is the Emergencies Act special! Does Trudeau need these powers? What are the implications on the world of information security? Carmi Levy joins Scott for that. Peter Sloly stepped down from his position as chief of Ottawa Police and we have Thomas Tenkate for more on that. With Ontario rolling back restrictions, where does that leave Hamilton's hospitals? Dr. Craig Ainsworth explains as Hamilton is reportedly past the peak of Omicron. And of course Larry DiIanni joins Scott for another verbal sparring session! Guests: Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor, Ontario. Heather Yourex-West, Global National – Alberta Correspondent. Barry Choi, Personal Finance & Travel Expert. Dr. Craig Ainsworth, Director of the Cardiac Care Unite at the Hamilton General Hospital. Larry DiIanni. Former Mayor, Lobbyist, City of Hamilton. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister. Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer –William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Technical/Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors – Lisa Polewski, Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the end of 2021, we're bringing you an episode of Stress Test, a podcast about personal finance from The Globe and Mail, hosted by Rob Carrick and Roma Luciw.2021 was a year of surprises in personal finance. Who would have thought inflation would take off, housing could get even hotter and that job-hopping would be commonplace amid a global pandemic? So, what's next? In this episode, Rob and Roma ask four personal finance experts - Robb Engen, Preet Banerjee, Erica Alini and Barry Choi - what they'll be watching in 2022. Plus, Rob and Roma share their own thoughts.

2021 was a year of surprises in personal finance. Who would have thought inflation would take off, housing could get even hotter and that job-hopping would be commonplace amid a global pandemic? So, what's next? In this episode, Rob and Roma ask four personal finance experts - Robb Engen, Preet Banerjee, Erica Alini and Barry Choi - what they'll be watching in 2022. Plus, Rob and Roma share their own thoughts.

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad with Peter Muggeridge, Bill VanGorder, and John Wright discuss a report on Long Term Care - Ellen Roseman and Barry Choi on comparing credit cards - The Strategy Panel with John Capobinaco, Charles Sousa, and Karen Stintz react to the federal cabinet announcements - Dr. Richard Leblanc and Dr. Richard Powers help explain the Rogers family fued - And the best calls of the week!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion. The Canadian military is dismissing reports from its own staff members that pointed to residents dying from dehydration at at Downsview Long Term Care Centre and Hawthorne Place Care Centre during the first wave. Meanwhile, today the province is lifting capacity restrictions on most venues like restaurants, gyms and casinos where proof of vaccination is required. Our panel weighs in on the latest. ---- COMPARING CREDIT CARDS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Libby Znaimer is joined by Ellen Roseman, a consumer advocate and journalist alongside Barry Choi, a personal finance and travel expert of Money We Have. On today's agenda: a conversation all about comparing credit card options out there especially as the busy holiday shopping season approaches. What do you need to know, and more importantly, what you need to avoid when it comes time to considering the best credit card for you. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Your questions to travel expert Barry Choi, including details about recently eased restrictions.

Most Canadians have been grounded from travel during COVID-19, but behind the scenes, credit card companies have been making plenty of changes to their travel rewards programs. Barry Choi is a personal finance and travel expert based in Toronto, who makes frequent media appearances in Canada and the U.S. He joins me this week to explain what's going on in the world of travel credit cards, and share some tips on how to maximize your rewards. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/149  Do you prefer to invest in socially responsible companies? If so, our sponsor Wealthsimple will help you build a portfolio that focuses on low carbon, cleantech, human rights, and the environment. To get started with Socially Responsible Investing, head over to https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple today!

Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism Industry Association of B.C., Walt Judas, and travel expert Barry Choi discuss a proposed U.S. bill that could end the cruise chip industry in British Columbia. Dr. Devyani Singh and Johanna Wagstaffe discuss their careers in climate sciences as part of the BC Today Virtual Career Fair.

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 expert. His ideas are ... insightful! This material is for informational purposes and is prepared by Justwealth, is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research, or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change. The information and opinions contained in this material are derived from proprietary and nonproprietary sources deemed by Justwealth to be reliable and are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. This material may contain 'forward-looking' information that is not purely historical in nature. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener. Past performance is not indicative of current or future results. This information provided is neither tax nor legal advice and investors should consult with their own advisors before making investment decisions. Investment involves risk including possible loss of principal. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Canada, subject to strict rules. For more information on the services offered by Justwealth, please refer to www.justwealth.com.

Travel writer and consultant Barry Choi and SFU professor and Canada 150 research chair Caroline Colijn discuss new federal travel restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19.

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Guests: Jackson Proskow, Washington Bureau Chief, Global News, Dr. Joshua Dyck, Associate Professor of political science at UMass Lowell, Peter Shawn Taylor, senior features editor at C2C Journal, Barry Choi, Personal Finance Expert and founder of MoneyWeHave, Brad Readman, Firefighter/Paramedic, President, Alberta Fire Fighters Association, and Megan McCaffrey is the Executive Director of Common Sense Calgary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Imgrund is a high school teacher and a biostatistician who works with a number of public health units.He talks about the value of asymptomatic testing in our schools; Travel writer and consultant, Barry Choi offers his analysis of the federal funding extended to travel and tourism-related industries; McMaster University political scientist Adrienne Davidson discusses the federal government's first tentative steps towards a national child care program; Nick Saul of Community Food Centres Canada talks about their efforts to help vulnerable people overcome the isolation they might experience during the holidays; Children's librarian Tara Michaluk tells us about the Advent Book Bundles initiative she has started in Belleville; Dr. Michael Warner, the medical director of critical care at Michael Garron Hospital talks about the rising number of people being admitted to Intensive Care Units because of COVIC-19; Bob Slack, past president of the Canadian Snowbird Association, explains why for the first time in over 20 years, he and his wife will not be wintering in Florida.

Adding value to a property through renovations is one of the pillars of Scott's real estate investing strategy, but it comes with a cost. Scott sits down with personal finance expert Barry Choi to discuss home renovations and the impact it can have on your finances. [011 - Release Date: 2020-12-01] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you hoping to save big this holiday season? There’s still time! We chat with personal finance and travel expert Barry Choi to get the straight goods on how to save while shopping online and in store. He shares some simple tricks and tips to help you be a savvy shopper. Bonus? Barry also shares some price match apps and apps that offer cashback, too.

Travel writer and consultant Barry Choi talks about the efforts that airlines are making to reduce the risk from the coronavirus - and the state of the air travel industry in general; Popsilos is the name of the project where artists are commissioned to paint their own designs on farm silos. We find out more from Jennifer Laroque, the creator and director of Popsilos; Sylvia Jones, the Solicitor-General of Ontario and MPP for Dufferin-Caledon talks about the province's plans to upgrade some correctional facilities in eastern Ontario; The CBC's Haydn Watters explains how many school boards across the province will have new directors of education; Dr. Michelle Cohen, a family physician and assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Queen's University tells about a report she co-authored on the continuing wage gap between male and female doctors; Jackson Morton is the owner of a Ray Special, one of the most coveted canoe paddles in Ontario. He lost it last summer. It travelled 250 kilometres upstream to where it was found last week by Kent Jackson, a Parks Canada fire management officer in Quebec. They share their story.

Travel writer and consultant Barry Choi discusses new rules from WestJet about mandatory mask-wearing on flights, and public confidence in air travel safety. Master gardener Brian Minter answers your gardening questions.

We chat about airline COVID-19 contact tracing with CBC health columnist Dr. Peter Lin and travel writer and consultant Barry Choi. Erich Jurgens, owner of The Bike Doctor, takes your bike repair questions.

Federal NDP health critic and Vancouver Kingsway MP Don Davies and travel writer / consultant Barry Choi discuss Canadian airlines selling adjacent seats again amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Master Gardener Brian Minter answers your questions.

Travel, the economy and COVID-19 are discussed with guest BARRY CHOI, a personal travel and financial expert. MAX SKUDRA and SAMANTHA MORTON from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business update us on their latest research report. And, York U. Prof HEATHER LOTHERINGTON wants language learning to get with the times. Emojis & hashtags used in texting and tweeting are fundamentally altering how people communicate.

Barry Choi is a travel and personal finance expert and the founder of Money We Have, a travel website and blog that advises on budget travel, trending destinations, millennial money, and credit cards. Based in Toronto, Barry is frequently quoted by the Canadian and U.S. media. He has made appearances on the Marilyn Denis Show, CTV's Your Morning, and Breakfast Television.    Barry joins me today to share tips on how to travel on a budget. He reveals how to make smart choices with your planning time and travel dollars and highlights the importance of doing your research and due diligence when making travel plans. He explains how you can earn rewards by using travel credit cards and loyalty programs, how to save for your trip, and how to create a budget. He also shares the travel mistakes to avoid and the most popular destinations for Canadian travel enthusiasts. “It's not about being as cheap as possible with your travel; it's about being smart with your dollars and time.” - Barry Choi This Week on Young Money:   The importance of doing your due diligence and taking charge of your finances How to make smart choices with your travel dollars and time Earning points with travel credit cards or loyalty programs The most popular travel destinations for Canadians The importance of researching multiple destinations The biggest mistakes travelers typically make What you should be spending your travel dollars on How to save for travel and create a travel budget Key takeaways:   Be smart with your dollars and time Use credit cards and loyalty programs to your advantage Research more than one destination Don't be too cheap Travel isn't as expensive as you think Resources Mentioned:   EP049 5 Questions to Answer Before Getting a Credit Card EP056 Back to Basics – The 5Cs of Credit Connect with Barry Choi:   Money We Have Money We Have on Facebook Barry Choi on Twitter Barry Choi on LinkedIn Barry Choi on Instagram Young Money Listener Contest!   I’d be so grateful if you could share news of Young Money on social media. For every share of the Young Money podcast that you tag me in on Instagram (@bissetfinfit), Twitter (@bissetfinfit), Facebook (@bissetfinfit) or Linked In (Tracey Bissett) you will be entered into a draw to win a fabulous prize to help you on your financial fitness journey. There will be multiple winners so share away! Contest closes on January 31st! Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making    Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. Visit our website to learn how easy it is to leave a review on Apple Podcasts.   Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media!    Subscribe to the Young Money Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode and reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, our LinkedIn Company Page, or by visiting our website.

[0:00] Intro    [2:15] How did you become a personal finance and travel expert?    [3:03] Education on personal finance is a big factor   [4:00] What credit cards are in your wallet, Barry?   [5:00] What credit cards are in Tyler’s wallet?   [5:52] Most travel rewards credit cards are pretty good   [7:00] How often should you change credit cards?    [8:05] What’s in your wallet, Hyder?   [8:40] Don’t be scared to have more than one credit card   [9:45] What advice would you give to someone looking to get their first travel rewards card?   [10:30] On TD Travel Rewards cards and using expediafortd.com   [11:10] What are the most flexible travel rewards cards to travel on any airline?   [12:54] What’s your most memorable trip you’ve done on points?    [14:00] The basics of getting a credit card  - what is your advice for someone looking for a travel credit card?    [15:45] Barry manages 14 different credit cards   [16:40] What is the best bang for your buck travel destination?    [18:00] What is the best time to book to save money on travel?   [18:40] What websites should you sign up for to save on money on flights?    [20:05] Where do credit card rewards stop? Is the credit card game over?   [21:21] Credit card rewards are only worth it if you’re paying your balance off in full    [21:50] Trying to understand terms and conditions is too complicated. Low interest and balance transfer cards should be looked at.  [23:00] Do you bring all 14 credit cards with you, Barry? - How to maximize your rewards earnings   [24:15] Money Messups Segment - lost credit card points, spending too much on coffee, saving money by repairing a tire yourself, switching credit card for your benefit   [27:30] Credit card switches are valuable, call your bank, read the fine print   [28:13] Any closing thoughts from Barry Choi - Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. Everyone should experience travel. Don’t always say you’ll do it later   [28:41] Shower thoughts with Tyler   [29:00] Round table with Justin, Tyler, and Hyder   [29:15] How has your perspective changed with credit cards?   [30:51] How many credit cards does Justin have?    [31:54] The 2 most important things with credit cards   [33:00] What are some big credit card lessons you’ve learned?   [35:45] Credit Card rewards are not for everyone   [36:43] Our Credit card guru, Hyder with credit card stats and closing thoughts   [36:43] 70% of people in the US who asked to have their fee waived, got it. 56% of americans who asked for a lower interest rate got it.    [37:06] You can earn rewards on debit cards and apps like Mylo.    [38:05]  Hyder, our credit card guru with final thoughts   [39:58] Outro  

Richard Crouse fills in for Barb DiGiulio on The Night Side and talks to Barry Choi, Personal Finance and Travel Expert about this.

Circumstances related to transparency, editorial integrity and ethics, are now shifting the whole ground within the influencer category. For brands and agencies, the way in which they work with influencers has changed and will continue to shift dramatically over the next few years. Tune in as Barry Choi, a Toronto-based personal finance and travel influencer discusses the growth of his own personal brand and outlines how agencies and brands can better choose the right influencers and work with them more effectively to achieve better results.

Today’s show is brought to you by Meridian Credit Union - expecting more for your money, that’s wealth esteem! www.meridiancu.ca - Meridian Credit Union's Dilys D'Cruz on the difference between #saving and #investing and why you should consider both. Learn more: https://www.meridiancu.ca - Comedian Courtney Gilmour on her upcoming Toronto Fringe show "Congratulations!" that touches on the lowered expectations we have for people with disabilities. Tickets: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/congratulations - Movie & TV reviews with film critic Anne Brodie - http://www.whatshesaidradio.com/what-she-said/snamjune202019/ - Singer/songwriter Mike Ruby performs debut single #Close in our LIVE #StudioSessions - http://www.mikeruby.com - Lifestyle Expert Lena Almeida talks #CanadaDay Celebrations in Mont Tremblant & the latest in #FamilyTravel - learn more: https://www.tremblant.ca/things-to-do/events/canada-day-weekend http://www.listentolena.com - Expecting visitors from another country? Personal finance expert Barry Choi joins us with tips on how to manage expectations & your wallet - http://www.moneywehave.com SUBSCRIBE to What She Said & never miss an interview! http://www.youtube.com/WhatSheSaidTalk Miss a show? Stream & download full shows for free on iTunes: http://www.apple.co/1U700c0 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WhatSheSaidTalk Website: http://www.whatshesaidtalk.com What She Said! aims to inspire and uplift women by giving them a voice in pursuing their professional and personal goals through showcasing successful women across Canada and by creating opportunities for others to do the same. Tune in Saturdays at Noon on 105.9 The Region or listen live: http://www.1059theregion.com

Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of joining forces with Erin Lowry (author Broke Millennial and Broke Millennial Takes on Investing) in Toronto for a special event we called Level Up Your Money! It was a sold-out event sponsored by TD Direct Investing and was all about how to inspire and educate millennials about how to get started with investing. We were joined by money expert Barry Choi and TD Direct Investing Education Facilitator Diana Stoparic for a panel discussion on the key things we all need to know about getting started with investing. Here is the live recording of our panel discussion, and as promised in this episode I’ll be doing another episode with the Q&A! For full episode show notes visit https://jessicamoorhouse.com/199

Can you believe it’s been almost 4 years since Barry Choi from Money We Have on the show? We’ve been friends for years now, and he was guest number 7! Since so much has happened in our lives since that interview, I needed to have him back on the show now that he works full-time for himself as a personal finance & travel expert. As I mentioned at the beginning of this episode, I’ve done a few unofficial meetups with podcast listeners the past few months, and the feedback I got was to have someone on the show to talk about credit card reward programs and travel tips specifically for Canadians. Well, of course I thought of Barry who is always in the news or on TV sharing his wisdom on how to get the most value out of your credit cards and how to travel on a budget without it feeling like you’re doing budget travel. Here are some great tips and resources he shared on the show. Include Travel in Your Budget If travel is one of your big values in life (it is for me!), then you need to add it as a line item in your budget. Don’t just book a trip and figure out how to pay for it later. Research where you want to go, price out the cost, then start putting away amounts every month until you can afford it. It’s what both Barry and I do, and honestly it’s the only way to afford travel without getting into debt. For me, I put away money every month for trips I take with my husband and trips I do on my own (usually work-related like conferences or retreats). In terms of how much to save, it depends on where you plan on going. As long as you’re saving a good amount for your emergency fund, retirement and your other financial goals, it’s up to you how much to save for travel. Use Deal Sites to Save Big I’ve used deal sites for years, like Kayak, Booking.com, Expedia, Trivago (you get the picture), and to me it’s the best way to get the best price for flights, car rentals and accommodation. Yes, it can take some time and effort to really figure out the best time, place and dates to travel, but it’s worth it if you can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars! Just think, that savings can be used for excursions, food or shopping to make your trip even better! Travel in the Off-Season You’ve heard this tip before, but it’s true. If you want to save big, travel during that location’s off-season. I’m so used to doing this, I don’t even know what it’s like to go somewhere during the on-season. And I don’t want to! It’s actually really nice to avoid the hordes of tourists, even if it means going somewhere during spring or fall.  Best No-fee Credit Cards Here are Barry’s picks for the best no-fee credit cards in Canada. Just remember, even though it’s no fun paying an annual fee for a credit card, you usually get better benefits with those cards than no-fee cards. American Express SimplyCash Preferred Card Rogers World Elite Mastercard Tangerine Money-Back Card For full episode show notes, visit https://jessicamoorhouse.com/189

Today’s show is brought to you by Meridian Credit Union - expecting more for your money, that’s wealth esteem! www.meridiancu.ca - Benefits of #directselling & advice for want-to-be #entrepreneurs w/ Mary Kay Canada Sales Director, Nadia Desroches & General Manager, Lynda Rose - learn more: https://www.marykay.ca https://www.dsa.ca - Movie & TV reviews with film critic Anne Brodie - http://www.twitter.com/annebrodie - Personal Finance Expert Barry Choi on why #lifeinsurance needs to be part of your #financial plan - learn more: http://www.moneywehave.com - High Notes Avante Artistic/Executive Director Ingrid Tahari talks #mentalhealth and #music. Learn more: http://www.highnotesavante.ca/ & more! SUBSCRIBE to What She Said & never miss an interview! http://www.youtube.com/WhatSheSaidTalk Miss a show? Stream & download full shows for free on iTunes: http://www.apple.co/1U700c0 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WhatSheSaidTalk Website: http://www.whatshesaidtalk.com What She Said! aims to inspire and uplift women by giving them a voice in pursuing their professional and personal goals through showcasing successful women across Canada and by creating opportunities for others to do the same. Tune in Saturdays & Sundays at Noon on 105.9 The Region or listen live: http://www.1059theregion.com

Today’s show is brought to you by Meridian Credit Union - expecting more for your money, that’s wealth esteem! www.meridiancu.ca - Stressed about meeting with a #financial advisor? Don't be! Dilys D'Cruz, Vice President & Head of Wealth Management and Nancie Taylor, Senior Wealth Advisor at Meridian Credit Union join us to discuss why so many women feel this way - https://www.meridiancu.ca - Dr. Melissa Hershberg talks surprising #health challenges as we get older - learn more: http://www.senokot.ca http://www.melissahershberg.com - Movie & TV reviews with film critic Anne Brodie - http://www.twitter.com/annebrodie - Personal Finance Expert Barry Choi joins us with tips to help you stop worrying about your #money - http://www.moneywehave.com - 7,750 miles over 268 days - we chat with Michael Papadatos, the first and only Canadian to complete a Calendar Year Triple Crown - https://www.instagram.com/mikepapadatos #backpacking & more! SUBSCRIBE to What She Said & never miss an interview! http://www.youtube.com/WhatSheSaidTalk Miss a show? Stream & download full shows for free on iTunes: http://www.apple.co/1U700c0 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WhatSheSaidTalk Website: http://www.whatshesaidtalk.com What She Said! aims to inspire and uplift women by giving them a voice in pursuing their professional and personal goals through showcasing successful women across Canada and by creating opportunities for others to do the same. Tune in Saturdays & Sundays at Noon on 105.9 The Region or listen live: http://www.1059theregion.com

Today’s show is brought to you by Meridian Credit Union - expecting more for your money, that’s wealth esteem! www.meridiancu.ca - Time for a #winter tune-up! We're talking Winter Driving Prep 101 with Carla Lindsay, the owner of OK Tire in St. George - http://www.oktire.com - We're talking #health benefits of #wildblueberries, recipes & much more with Chef Christine Tizzard - https://www.wildblueberryassociation.ca - Movie & TV reviews with Film Critic Anne Brodie - http://www.twitter.com/annebrodie - Personal Finance Expert Barry Choi has tips for finding the right #travel #rewards credit card - http://www.moneywehave.com - A chat with Shiva Negar, the star of “BECOMING BURLESQUE” which follows the empowering journey of a young Muslim woman, Fatima. A Toronto-born, mixed-race engineering student, Fatima doesn’t quite “fit in” anywhere - until she discovers the seductive and liberating world of Burlesque! & more! SUBSCRIBE to What She Said & never miss an interview! www.youtube.com/WhatSheSaidTalk Miss a show? Stream & download full shows for free on iTunes: www.apple.co/1U700c0 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WhatSheSaidTalk Website: www.whatshesaidtalk.com What She Said! aims to inspire and uplift women by giving them a voice in pursuing their professional and personal goals through showcasing successful women across Canada and by creating opportunities for others to do the same. Tune in Saturdays & Sundays at Noon on 105.9 The Region or listen live: www.1059theregion.com

Our guest today, Barry, is a personal finance expert and blogger (www.moneywehave.com). Barry talks with Aditi and I about the conversations he and his wife had when preparing for a newborn, the unique challenges women face when budgeting, and shares a few tips about how they were able to make things work despite being on a reduced salary. We had a great conversation. Enjoy! Show Notes: Want to learn more about what Barry's up to? Check out his blog www.moneywehave.com and/or say hello on Twitter @barrychoi.

- Award-winning choreographer Esie Mensah explores #shadeism through dance in #Shades, Sept 27-30 at Factory Theatre. Enter to #WIN 2 tickets here: https://bit.ly/2MSA5a3 Get tickets now: http://www.esiemensah.com/ - How to Talk to Your Family About #Cannabis with Leafly ambassador Michelle Bilodeau. Leafly is the world’s largest online cannabis education resource - learn more: https://www.leafly.ca - Easy steps to get your finances back on track with Personal Finance Expert Barry Choi from http://www.MoneyWeHave.com - Winnipeg singer/songwriter Raine Hamilton performs #Starlight in our LIVE #StudioSessions - http://www.rainehamilton.com & more! SUBSCRIBE to What She Said & never miss an interview! http://www.youtube.com/WhatSheSaidTalk Miss a show? Stream & download full shows for free on iTunes: http://www.apple.co/1U700c0 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WhatSheSaidTalk Website: http://www.whatshesaidtalk.com What She Said! aims to inspire and uplift women by giving them a voice in pursuing their professional and personal goals through showcasing successful women across Canada and by creating opportunities for others to do the same. Tune in Saturdays & Sundays at Noon on 105.9 The Region or listen live: http://www.1059theregion.com

- Tech expert Amber Mac joins us with her #BackToSchool Smartphone Selling Guide - http://ebay.ca/sellmyphone - How to save as a homeowner with Personal Finance Expert Barry Choi. http://www.MoneyWeHave.com - Blessings and salad dressings! MELODIC YOZA performs his new single #HeyYoz in our LIVE #StudioSessions - https://www.facebook.com/melodicyoza & more! SUBSCRIBE to What She Said & never miss an interview! http://www.youtube.com/WhatSheSaidTalk Miss a show? Stream & download full shows for free on iTunes: http://www.apple.co/1U700c0 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WhatSheSaidTalk Website: http://www.whatshesaidtalk.com What She Said! aims to inspire and uplift women by giving them a voice in pursuing their professional and personal goals through showcasing successful women across Canada and by creating opportunities for others to do the same. Tune in Saturdays & Sundays at Noon on 105.9 The Region or listen live: http://www.1059theregion.com

Want to travel for free? Or at least cut the cost of flights, hotels, and tropical vacations? Barry Choi is a travel and personal finance blogger at Money We Have and I wanted to bring him on to help show us how to win at this travel game. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/barrychoi Our sponsor for this episode is Wealthsimple. Head over to https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple to check out Smart Savings and get a better rate than the big banks!

- How to wire your brain for confidence - Author Louisa Jewell on the science of conquering self-doubt. Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Wire-Your-Brain-Confidence-Conquering/dp/0995990905/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 - Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Canada CEO Gigi Harding talks #beauty and #business - http://www.handandstone.ca - Easy steps to get your finances back on track with Barry Choi, Personal Finance Expert at www.MoneyWeHave.com - Lifestyle Expert Kasie Savage on how to to squeeze the last drops out of summer with some fun products, drinks and ideas for mid-to-late August. http://www.kasiesavage.com - #BrownGirlInTheRoom author Priya Ramsingh on writing about what it means to be a first generation Canadian woman within a ruthless corporate environment. http://www.www.priyramsingh.ca - Canadian indie rock artist Havens performs new single 'Peace In Darkness' LIVE in our #StudioSessions - http://www.musicbyhavens.com SUBSCRIBE to What She Said & never miss an interview! http://www.youtube.com/WhatSheSaidTalk Miss a show? Stream & download full shows for free on iTunes: http://www.apple.co/1U700c0 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WhatSheSaidTalk Website: http://www.whatshesaidtalk.com What She Said! aims to inspire and uplift women by giving them a voice in pursuing their professional and personal goals through showcasing successful women across Canada and by creating opportunities for others to do the same. Tune in Saturdays & Sundays at Noon on 105.9 The Region or listen live: http://www.1059theregion.com

Barry Choi wasn't always a personal finance expert.  Back in his 20s he didn't know anything about investment fees or what he should be investing in. But when someone suggested that he might be paying more than he needed to, he quickly found that it was even worse than he thought. That incident from 10 years ago kicked Barry into high gear and created the personal finance expert we know him to be today. Barry is also one of Canada's leading travel experts and blogs about his travels, and various personal finance topics on his site moneywehave.com Barry has been published in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Financial Post and MoneySense magazine, just to name a few, and he's made many appearances on Canadian TV over the years. Barry joined me in Toronto to tell his personal finance story. NEXT EPISODE 36 - Gordon Stein  

Jessica Moorhouse travelled from Toronto to Las Vegas over one week using only a chip and pin credit card. It's October 2017 and I'm at the SIBOS global financial services conference in Toronto. I post something about the conference on Facebook and my friend Jessica Moorhouse comments that she'll be at the conference tomorrow. I had just found out that she would be participating in this payments race - think of it as the amazing race for money nerds. It turned out the race was going to start the next day from the conference that I was already attending. I was able to get an interview with all 5 contestants in the race, Jessica being the only Canadian. All 5 racers had to make it from Toronto to Las Vegas in a week, using different methods of payment. There was bitcoin, gold, contactless ring/apple pay, cash, and Jessica had to use a chip and pin credit card. Maybe you're thinking, that's easy. You can pay for everything with a chip and pin credit card in North America, right? That's what the race is all about. The organizers didn't do a trial run from Toronto to Vegas and try all of those methods to see if it was possible. The race was created to find out if it is possible. So Jessica and the other contestants headed out into the unknown to see whether it would be a breeze or if they would run into obstacles along the way. Jessica joined me a few weeks after the race to tell her side of the story. LINKS FROM EPISODE If you want all the details about Jessica's payments race journey, you can find them here: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/youtube https://jessicamoorhouse.com/survived-trip-across-america-using-chip-pin/ Personal finance bloggers who helped Jessica along the way: Cait Flanders: https://caitflanders.com/ Michelle Jackson: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/ Barry Choi: https://www.moneywehave.com/ NEXT EPISODE 18 - Amélie Arras Click here to book a FREE 15-minute personal finance consultation with Beau Humphreys, Personal Finance Coach Click here to become a patron of The Personal Finance Show via Patreon To register for my next available personal finance webinar click here.

Welcome to the third round table edition of Debt Free in 30, recorded in person at the Hoyes Michalos offices in downtown Toronto, so you can listen to the audio, or watch the video on YouTube. My guests today are all personal finance experts based in Ontario. Kerry K. Taylor writes the very popular Squawkfox blog; Robert Brown wrote the best selling personal finance book Wealthing Like Rabbits; and Barry Choi writes on the Money We Have blog about personal finance and travel. Today we cover three stories in the news: Banks behaving badly – starts at 4:01 Social Media Influencers – who can you trust? – starts at 15:52 The Toronto Real Estate Market – starts at 30:43 (where I predict that prices peaked on Wednesday April 26, 2017)

Travelling on the Cheap With Special Guest Barry Choi By day, Barry Choi is a director for City News and regularly appears on City’s The5 to talk about personal finance, travel, and news. For full show notes please visit: http://www.becausemoney.ca/travelling-cheap-ep18/

I hosted and organized my very first event recently, called the Millennial Money Meetup. It was graciously sponsored by EQ Bank, and featured fellow money experts and bloggers Barry Choi, Michelle Summerfield and Daniel Teo. This event was all about creating a community and a safe space for Millennials to get together and talk about something that's generally considered taboo...money. Not only did we get a full house, I got a lot of great feedback and everyone had a rockin' time! This is definitely the first of many Millennial Money Meetups, and I can't wait for the next one. Show notes: http://jessicamoorhouse.com/59

John Robertson, the author of the DIY investing book The Value of Simple, and I discuss the why and how of index fund investing, his side gig as an investment coach and how investing can be simple (if you're doing it right). Long episode description: In this episode I talk with John Robertson, the blogger behind Holy Potato and the author of The Value of Simple, about one of my favourite topics — index fund investing. I explored this subject a bit in my podcast episode with Barry Choi, but John breaks down the principles even further and explains what actionable steps you need to take to become a do-it-yourself investor.  If you are really interested in going the DIY investing route, I highly suggest reading John’s book. I did and I seriously learned a lot about what is involved and what the best ways to get started are. We mentioned a number of resources in this episode, and here they are below. Books John Mentioned The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton John’s Book The Value of Simple: A Practical Guide to Taking the Complexity Out of Investing Money Planners & Coaches Directory Directory of Fee-Only Planners and Coaches Shownotes: jessicamoorhouse.com/25

Barry Choi, from the investing and travel blog Money We Have, and I talk about DIY investing through index funds and using the Couch Potato method. Long episode description:  If you’ve been a reader of my blog throughout these 3 and half years, then you already know that I am by far no expert when it comes to investing. Not for lack of desire, but I guess when it comes to personal finance I just stick to what I’m comfortable with — saving and budgeting. That being said, I know that in order to continue to increase my net worth, I need to do a better job of investing. Right now, I’m justing investing in mutual funds in my RRSP and TFSA, but I definitely want to diversify in the future. That’s where Barry Choi comes in. Barry has been a DIY investor for a number of years and has been writing about his experience on his blog Money We Have as well. Since I really wanted to learn more about his investing strategies, I thought he would be the perfect podcast guest for this episode. We talk about a lot of topics, including how to get started as a DIY investor and how to implement the Couch Potato method of investing, so make sure you check out some of these handy resources Barry mentioned on the show below. As an added bonus, I am also giving away a cop of John Robertson’s investing for beginners book The Value of Simple: A Practical Guide to Taking the Complexity Out of Investing. You may already know John from his blog Holy Potato, but Barry highly praised this book (and gave me a copy to check out), so I’m super pumped to be giving one of you lucky winners a copy too! Resources Barry mentioned: Stop Over-thinking Your Money!: The Five Simple Rules Of Financial Success by Preet Banerjee Wealthing Like Rabbits: An Original Introduction to Personal Finance by Robert Brown The Wealthy Barber Returns by David Chilton Canadian Couch Potato Shownotes: jessicamoorhouse.com/7

On today's show Barry Choi, a personal finance expert, gives his tips for going broke. Tip #1 - Having too many credit cards.  Barry gives his views on how many are enough. Tip #2 - Ignoring the interest you are paying on your debts. Tip #3 - Keeping up with the Joneses Tip #4 - Spending money you don't have (particularly on presents) Tip #5 - Buying too much house Those tips and much more on today's podcast.