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T'is the season for taxes... so On The Go's Money columnist is here with some tips on how and why to get it done before the deadline. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
With the Bank of Canada cutting interest rates again, On The Go's Money columnist takes a look at the current state of things... and what the future holds. (Krissy Homes with Bruce Sellery)
With Trump's tariffs in place... what now? On The Go's money columnist drops in to talk about some of the most pressing questions for individuals and households: grocery prices, mortgages and jobs. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
Over time, seemingly small spending choices can lead to something called lifestyle creep. Bruce Sellery, business journalist, TV host, author and speaker spoke to Ken Connors.
Trudie Mason, Philippe Sabourin, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Barry Manilow, Bruce Sellery
The March 3rd deadline to contribute to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan is quickly approaching. On The Go's money columnist makes a case for why RRSPs matter. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
On The Go's money columnist takes a look at the things you can do to manage your finances during this period of uncertainty. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
The Bank of Canada has cut interest rates again... down 25 basis points to three per cent. That's the sixth consecutive reduction since June last year. The central bank also took a cautious position on the future because of the uncertainty Canada faces in its relationship with the United States. On The Go's money columnist drops by to talk about the latest news. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
'Til debt do us part. It's something those with credit card debt aspire to! Debt can often weigh heavily on us and can be difficult to get rid of. Today on the show, you shared your experiences and got advice from CBC's money columnist, Bruce Sellery.
Bruce Sellery, a business journalist, TV host, author and speaker, spoke with Andrew Carter about retirement and what you need for it.
Joel Coutu, Trudie Mason, Barry Choi, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Rim Elias, Bruce Sellery
WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR THURSDAY, JAN 09TH For the first time in history, two men have filed an unprecedented legal challenge against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – focused on his request to ‘prorogue' Parliament until March 24th. We discuss the finer points of the challenge – and whether or not it could be successful – with John Carpay, President, Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. Next - did you cut back on your booze consumption for Dry January? We catch up with Bryce Barker from the “Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction” to get his thoughts on the month-long challenge – and some tips for those who decide to continue to live without alcohol – beyond January. And finally – a new year, a new opportunity to get your finances in check! We connect with our “financial guru” Bruce Sellery from “Credit Canada” for some suggestions to help us tackle debt – and get our spending under control for the next 12 months ahead.
Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada
The federal government's plan to offer a break on the GST begins this weekend. What's covered... and how will it affect you? On the Go's money columnist drops by with a look. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
For many Canadians, it's becoming harder and harder to live within their means. The cost of living is high, groceries are expensive, so what can you do to improve your financial situation? We invited Bruce Sellery, the CEO of Credit Canada to share his top 3 ideas during November's Literacy Month! The Calgary Zoo has released the findings of an investigation into the death of one of their gorillas, and it shows the 2 year old western lowland gorilla's death was a tragic accident resulting from human error. Colleen Baird, Director of Animal Care, Health and Welfare at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo joined the show to tell us how the Zoo will ensure something like this doesn't happen again. And country music fans are two-stepping to the news that the Country Thunder music festival is back with a stellar lineup. We align the stars with Megan Benoit….
Bruce Sellery is a business journalist, TV host, author and speaker. He spoke to Andrew Carter about four tax-saving moves that you should do before the end of the year.
Mitch Melnick, Dawn Kagen Fleming, Dr. Viviane Poupon, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Barbada, Bruce Sellery
WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR THURSDAY, NOV 7th Making a budget can often be overwhelming and confusing. Well, guess what? There's an app for that! We catch up with our ‘financial guru', Bruce Sellery – from “Credit Canada”, for details on the new ‘money management' APP “Butterfly” – launched just in time for ‘Financial Literacy' month. Next – are you feeling stress or anxiety following this week's US election? And - just how much of an impact do ‘negative' news stories have on our Mental Health? We discuss with Karen Gallagher-Burt, Social Worker and Mental Health Advocate. And finally….What makes a successful brand? Does every business need a brand - and how do you go about creating a brand that ‘fits' your business? We get some insight from Ellen Parker, CEO of Calgary-based ‘Parker PR'.
Bruce Sellery is a business journalist, TV host, author and speaker. He spoke to Andrew Carter about the "butterfly" app that helps new Canadians budget their money.
Rory O'Neil, Trudie Mason, Vassy Kapelos, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Elias Makos, Bruce Sellery
Newcomers to Canada face a lot of challenges. Some are unique to them, like culture shock. And some things are common to everyone, like learning how to manage money. On The Go's money columnist talks about some of the new and different resources designed to help newcomers build their financial life in Canada. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
Bruce Sellery is a business journalist, TV host, author and speaker. He spoke to Andrew Carter about the dangers of blindly following financial advice from social media.
Dr. Christine McCusker, Trudie Mason, Elias Makos, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Pascal Blanchette, Bruce Sellery
There was a big interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada today. On The Go's money columnist tells us how the bank came to that decision... and also takes a look at the key things lenders are looking at when they decide what interest rate to offer you. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
According to Statistics Canada, overall inflation in this country is continuing to slow down. The Consumer Price Index accounts for things like gasoline prices, rent and cost of groceries. On The Go's money columnist breaks it all down and tell us what it means. (Todd O'Brien with Bruce Sellery)
WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH Money can be stressful, always wondering if you have enough, where it's going, what bills are next and will you even be able to make it through to your next pay-day? We take a look at the impact our personal finances can have on our mental health with Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada Next we continue our conversation around mental health. We catch up with Mental Health Advocate and Social Worker Karen Gallagher-Burt to discuss the importance of ‘checking in' with our family, friends and co-workers on a regular basis, and the power of ‘alone time' when it comes to strengthening our own mental health. The University of Calgary has just announced that they're launching one of the largest studies into menopause in Canada. We get details on the massive study and how YOU can take part from Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, one of the Principal Investigators leading the research.
It's so easy to use your phone to “tap” your payment... but how has this new technology changed the way you spend? On The Go's money columnist is here with some research findings. Spoiler alert: You're spending more… a lot more. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
Podcast: Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery (LS 37 · TOP 2.5% what is this?)Episode: The Costs of Sports BettingPub date: 2024-09-18While sports betting can be a hobby the cost of it can add up. We are joined by Tyler Thielmann, president and CEO of online lender Spring Financial, to take us through the dangers of betting on sports. Connect with Spring Financial on X, Facebook and Instagram.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Bruce Sellery, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
With inflation cooling and the Bank of Canada cutting rates three straight times over the past several months, is now the right time to look at taking out a loan or line for credit for home repairs and improvements? We get the thoughts of our financial guru Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada. Next, it's a ‘victory' for the Home Team! The “Amazing Race Canada” wrapped up this week and it was an Alberta ‘duo' that took home the Grand Prize! We meet Taylor McPherson and Katie Mulkay to hear all about their big ‘win', and how they plan on spending the cash prize of 250-thousand dollars! Finally. The latest edition of Savour Calgary Magazine is out, and it's a celebration of all things “Italy”! We catch up with Camie Leard, Editor of ‘Savour Calgary' to ‘flip through' the pages of the magazine which delves into the long history of Italian cuisine and culture in the city of Calgary.
Interest rates might be coming down... but if you're renewing your mortgage your monthly payment is still likely going up. On the Go's money columnist has some ideas on how to get a jumpstart on that process to hopefully save a few bucks. (Krissy Holmes with Bruce Sellery)
According to Equifax, the average credit card debt in this country now exceeds $4,300 per card holder. On The Go's money columnist takes a look at the things you can do to bring that number down. (Krissy Homes with Bruce Sellery)
Calgary will head back to stage 4 water restrictions at the end of the month as 16 more hot spots have been detected in the water feeder main that need to be addressed before winter. How extensive is this work and what are the logistics to getting this work done? We discuss with Dr. Kerry Black, Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering. Next, we are already facing a trade worker shortage, and the problem is expected to get worse when over 700-thousand of Canada's 4 million trade workers are expected to retire in the next 4-years. So, what needs to be done to change the narrative? We tackle the topic with Freelance Journalist and Author, Adam McDowell. Finally, ready to tackle that laundry list of supplies your kids need for the upcoming school year? School supplies can be pricey, especially if you have more than one student in your house. If you're struggling to budget for back-to-school supplies, we've got you covered. We get some money-saving tips from Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit of Credit Canada.
Canada, we did it! We've cracked the top three! Canadians now have the third-highest household debt in the WORLD! Why are we carrying so much debt and how can we best address it? We get the thoughts of financial guru Bruce Sellery, CEO of ‘Credit Canada'. Environmentalist and wildlife conservationists are outraged following a decision to allow grizzly bear hunting in Alberta despite being a threatened species under the Wildlife Act. How was this decision reached and how will it impact grizzly populations? We discuss with John Marriott, Wildlife Photographer and environmentalist. Finally, it's hard to put a price on the impact John Vos has had here on CHQR. For the past 18 years John has been the man in charge at QR Calgary. This week, we give him his flowers, as CORUS' Radio Regional Program Director signs off for one last time and calls it a career.
Navigating credit card debt. Doris Asiedu from Credit Canada tells us what happens if you don't pay off your credit card. And, Credit Canada's Becky Western-Macfayden takes us through a financial coaching program to help you reduce debt. Then, all you need to know about a consumer proposal. Licensed Insolvency Trustee Caryl Newbery-Mitchell tells us about the process. Plus, we'll speak with Carly Kalish, executive director at Victim Services Toronto, about their Reclaim program that helps support human trafficking survivors with their debt. To find out more about the guests check out: Becky Western-Macfayden: creditcanada.com| Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Caryl Newbery-Mitchell: MNPDebt.ca | X | Facebook | LinkedIn Carly Kalish: YouTube | Instagram | X | Facebook Doris Asiedu: creditcanada.com | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube channel. 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
It happens each and every year. We mark “Freedom Tax Day” in the middle of June. This is the point in the calendar year where each working Canadian is now ‘officially' earning money for themselves, and not Government. We learn more about the significance of the day from Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute. Alberta's controversial “Energy War Room,” has shut down and will be integrated into the Province's ‘Intergovernmental Relations Department'. We discuss the closure of the ‘war room' and the future of the Oil Sands with Markham Hislop, Energy journalist and Publisher at “Energi Media”. Finally, the weather is nice, kids are wrapping up another school year, and it's time to take a little vacation. That is, if you can afford to! We catch up with Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada, for some tips to help you navigate your summer finances.
Navigating the challenges of aging parents can be difficult and can be made even more stressful if you find yourself responsible for managing your elderly parents' finances. We can some tips from a pro when it comes to the topic, Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada Next, we continue our conversation surrounding money with a bit of a ‘different' focus. We catch up with Mental Health Advocate Karen Gallagher-Burt for a discussion on the impact money problems can have on our mental health. Finally, according to ‘stats', 1 in 4 parents would rather talk to their kids about the birds and the bees than money! Why is it such a difficult topic and how can we effectively discuss money and finances with our kids? We get some tips from Financial Expert, Jessica Moorhouse.
On Wednesday, The Bank of Canada announced another “hold” on the Key Lending Rate. So how will this impact you and your personal finances? We get the thoughts of Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada. Next, life is difficult in so many ways - and many of us are struggling. If you can relate, don't keep it in - get help and reach out to a friend. We catch up with our ‘friend', Mental Health Advocate and Social Worker Karen Gallagher-Burt, to hear why she believes “laughter” can be a real and powerful tool for those going through a tough time. Finally, we continue the conversation surrounding mental health resources available in the city. We get details on a very unique program being run by the Calgary Public Library available for free to all Calgarians. We speak with Tracy Johnson, CEO of the “Calgary Public Library Foundation”, for details on the Library's “Wellness Desk Program” in partnership with “Wood's Homes”.
Personal finance expert Bruce Sellery is the new CEO of Credit Canada, the country's first and longest-standing credit counselling agency. He spoke to Andrew Carter about the high costs of owning a dog.
Trudie Mason, Matt Cutler, Kelly Alexander, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Joel DeBellefeuille, Bruce Sellery
According to Equifax Data, credit card debt is up 16 percent among Canadians. Are you feeling the pressure from mounting debt? We get some tips to help you get your ‘financial house' in order with Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada. Next, what ‘resources' are available in the city of Calgary for parents dealing with a teen who is “acting out”? We catch up with Mental Health Advocate Karen Gallagher-Burt for some advice on how to deal with the unique issues surrounding this ‘challenging' time for parents. And finally, the stats are quite shocking. Last year, just under 150-thousand ‘hampers' were handed out by the Calgary Food Bank and they need your support to keep up with demand this year. We get details on the Food Bank's new “April Foods Day” campaign with Betty Jo Kaiser, Manager of Communication & Events with The Calgary Food Bank.
Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and the CEO of Credit Canada, the longest-standing non-profit credit counselling agency in the country. He appears regularly on Cityline and Breakfast Television, has a national money column for CBC Radio, hosts a radio show on SiriusXM, and speaks at events from coast to coast. He is also the author of the Globe & Mail bestseller, “Moolala: Why smart people do dumb things with money (and what you can do about it).” Credit Canada recently launched a free, multi-lingual online learning program about credit, developed specifically for newcomers to Canada. While there are many resources to support newcomers when they arrive, Credit Canada identified a gap in helping newcomers build their new life - education about credit that reflects a newcomer's experience, presented in their preferred language. In my interview with Bruce, we discuss: The unique barriers newcomers face when arriving in Canada Essentials of credit in Canada How to build your credit history in Canada How to improve your credit score What to do if you run into problems with credit
Personal finance expert Bruce Sellery is the new CEO of Credit Canada, the country's first and longest-standing credit counselling agency. He spoke to Andrew Carter about growing your finances.
Jayson Campadonia, Trudie Mason, Dr. Suzanne Beno, John Moore, David Heurtel, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Bruce Sellery, Leslie Beck
Unlocking Opportunities: Fostering Financial Well-being for Newcomers to Canada
Bruce Sellery is the CEO of Credit Canada, the country's oldest non-profit credit counseling agency. He comes to the role after two decades as a business journalist, personal finance expert, and financial literacy consultant. He was an anchor for BNN Bloomberg in Toronto and New York City, a contributor on CBC TV's The Exchange, and the host of Million Dollar Neighbourhood on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Bruce is the Money Columnist for CBC Radio And he hosts a national weekly radio show for SiriusXM. Bruce sits down with Scott to talk about fostering financial resilience in entrepreneurs.
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!
Gone are the days when people would clock out at age 65 and move into a retirement community to live out their golden years. Instead, retirement expectations are changing as Canadians enjoy longer, richer lives well into their senior years. In this special episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Ron Hanson, SVP of Investment Strategy and Portfolio Solutions, and award-winning journalist, Bryan Borzykowski, who offer a glimpse into our new limited podcast series, Retirement Rewired. On Retirement Rewired, you'll hear from leading personal finance personalities, including Bruce Sellery and Kelley Keehn, teacher-turned novelist Patricia Sands, and several top financial experts from Mackenzie Investments. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.
*This episode is a re-release, originally released Friday, Feb 18, 2022* Guest: Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada Many people are excited about responsible investing and eager to dive in. But there is some groundwork and approach that needs to be in place before you start. Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada and host of the “Moolala” podcast, joins host Tim Nash on “Responsible Investing for a Sustainable Economy” to discuss the mindset of having money. As Bruce shares, the better you are about managing your money, the better you'll be able to experience more about what you love. Got a question about responsible investing? Tim is taking questions and will endeavour to answer them on a future episode of the podcast. Need something answered? Email info@goodinvesting.com Host Tim Nash is the founder of Good Investing and has been a leader in responsible investing, impact investing, and the green economy for more than a decade.
Protests are continuing after Sri Lanka's leader, Gotabaya Rajapaska, fled the country for the Maldives. With such political instability, is there any hope of economic recovery? We hear from people at the centre of the unfolding crisis: human rights lawyer Bhavani Fonseca in Colombo, activist Amalini De Sayrah, and Professor Shanta Devarajan, a former Chief Economist at the World Bank. Elswhere, and some businesses are at a standstill in Beijing as China deals with a major heatwave. In the US and Canada, there's a race to bring down bulging inflation rates. Credit Canada's CEO, Bruce Sellery, explains why the country's central bank had few options. We'll also about a policy to force public workers in the Philippines to smile. Psychology professor Paula Niedenthal tells us why it might not have a happy ending. Joining us throughout the programme are Takara Small, a tech reporter based in Toronto; and James Mayger, Bloomberg's economics reporter in Beijing. (Picture: Protesters surround the Prime Minister's office compound in Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital. Credit: Abhishek Chinnappa/Getty Images).
Guest: Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada Many people are excited about responsible investing and eager to dive in. But there is some groundwork and approach that needs to be in place before you start. Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada and host of the “Moolala” podcast, joins host Tim Nash on “Responsible Investing for a Sustainable Economy” to discuss the mindset of having money. As Bruce shares, the better you are about managing your money, the better you'll be able to experience more about what you love. Got a question about responsible investing? Tim is taking questions and will endeavour to answer them on a future episode of the podcast. Need something answered? Email info@goodinvesting.com Host Tim Nash is the founder of Good Investing and has been a leader in responsible investing, impact investing, and the green economy for more than a decade.