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Best podcasts about rob carrick

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Ontario Today Phone-Ins from CBC Radio
Affording retirement: What keeps you up at night?

Ontario Today Phone-Ins from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 51:49


Your burning questions about retiring with Rob Carrick, retired personal finance columnist for the Globe and Mail.

Barenaked Money
141: Rob Carrick on Elevating Financial Advice Standards

Barenaked Money

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 41:14 Transcription Available


Challenging Financial Norms: A Conversation with Rob Carrick on the Future of Financial AdviceIn this episode of Barenaked Money, hosts engage with Rob Carrick, a seasoned finance columnist and personal finance expert, to discuss transformative changes in the financial advice industry. They explore Carrick's views on controversial topics such as housing markets, Canada's household debt, and the need for a fiduciary standard in financial advising. They also delve into the democratization of investing, changes in personal finance trends, and the impact of societal pessimism on financial decision-making. The discussion highlights the evolution and challenges of financial advising, stressing the importance of personalized advice, financial planning, and client-centric fiduciary standards. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00

Free Lunch
A Fireside Chat with Rob Carrick

Free Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 34:16


We've become far more comfortable with debt than we used to be.In this episode of The Free Lunch Podcast, Rob Carrick, one of Canada's most trusted personal finance journalists and longtime columnist at The Globe and Mail joins Greg and Colin to talk about how consumer culture has reshaped our relationship with money.They discuss frictionless spending, social media pressure, and why debt often builds quietly, without a clear moment where things go wrong.

FidelityConnects
Want to help your kids or grandkids get smart about money? – Rob Carrick & more

FidelityConnects

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 47:12


Now more than ever, during these uncertain times in the markets, it's not always easy for young Canadians to have enough to save and put aside. But research shows that young people do have important financial goals, like buying their first home, planning for retirement, and travelling. So what is holding them back from achieving these goals?  And how can we help young people build strong financial habits early on in their investment journey? On this episode, we turn to personal finance columnist, Rob Carrick, who joins the show to share investing lessons from his storied career. Rob spent 27 years as a columnist for the Globe and Mail before retiring earlier this year.  He's seen the markets through many ups and downs and has helped many Canadians along the way. We find out what his top investing lessons are from nearly three decades of reporting—and why he believes at this moment in time “financial advice could be the best it's ever been.” Recorded on November 10, 2025. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.

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Moolala:  Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery
Rob Carrick's Biggest Money Lessons: ETFs, Dividends, Bonds & Buying the Dip

Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 13:56


Bruce talks with retired Globe and Mail personal-finance columnist Rob Carrick about 30 years of investor wisdom. Rob explains why low-cost ETFs win for most Canadians, the hidden risks of high-yield dividend stocks, and why bonds are helpful, but not perfect, shock absorbers. He also breaks down how to think about market crashes (buying when it feels worst), the danger of chasing trends like private credit/equity for retail investors, and why money you'll need within five years doesn't belong in stocks. Practical, time-tested guidance for building a calmer, smarter portfolio.  

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Practical Canadian Money Tips: AI Credit Tools, Smart Investing, and Estate Planning Advice | Full Episode

Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 57:55


This episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple digs into real-world tools and timeless lessons to help you manage your money with more confidence. We start with Equifax Canada's Rebecca Oakes on “Optimal Path,” an AI-driven feature that translates your own credit data into clear, realistic steps - think concrete targets for utilization, payment consistency, and score impact over the next three months. Then psychiatrist Dr. Sally Satel explains “contingency management,” a harm-reduction approach where clinics pay meth users small, escalating rewards to sustain abstinence and why the data shows it works for tough clinical cases. Veteran personal-finance columnist Rob Carrick joins Bruce to unpack 30 years of lessons, from ETF simplicity and diversification to the traps of trend-chasing, dividend myths, imperfect bond hedges, and why market crashes are buying opportunities (if your timeline is long enough). We close with author Jane Blaufus on having courageous conversations about money and estate planning - what to discuss, how to persist, and why writing it down matters when life gets hard. Practical, candid, and Canadian: this episode helps you take the next step, wherever you're starting. To find out more about the guests check out: Dr. Sally Satel: Substack | X/Twitter Rebecca Oakes: equifax.ca | X/Twitter | LinkedIn Jane Blaufus: janeblaufus.com | Facebook | LinkedIn Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

The Rational Reminder Podcast
Episode 370: Dave Chilton (The Wealthy Barber): Timeless Financial Advice

The Rational Reminder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 92:18


What if the most impactful financial advice isn't about picking the right investment—but about understanding human behaviour, simplifying your life, and laughing along the way? In this episode of the Rational Reminder podcast, we're joined by none other than David Chilton, author of the legendary personal finance book The Wealthy Barber. David shares insights from decades of experience helping Canadians improve their financial well-being through simplicity, frugality, and clarity. We dig into the enduring lessons of his 1989 classic, why the new edition took even longer to write, and what's changed (and what hasn't) in the personal finance landscape. From his views on insurance and home ownership to the psychology of spending, his entertaining yet practical approach makes complex ideas feel surprisingly accessible. We also explore the challenges of dollar-cost averaging, the role of financial advisors, and what it really costs to own a home. And yes, you'll also hear how his mom helped launch Canada's most successful cookbook series.   Key Points From This Episode:   (0:20) Introducing David Chilton and his impact on the PWL team (3:22) Why Dave believes the original Wealthy Barber still holds up (6:44) His enduring belief in term life insurance and investing the difference (8:08) What he got wrong: mutual funds, high fees, and underestimating behavioural traps (11:16) How the book's success changed his life—and what stayed the same (13:32) The unexpected tipping point that drove its breakout popularity (15:13) Why he wrote The Wealthy Barber Returns after a long break (16:41) What excites him most about the new revision and who it's for (18:29) His kids, Rob Carrick, and the housing crisis: why now was the time (20:13) Transitioning to videos and podcasts to reach modern audiences (22:41) The best part of being “The Wealthy Barber”—and what he's learned from readers (25:34) The surprising volume of portfolios people send him—and why he still reviews them (27:12) What decades of portfolio analysis taught him about investor underperformance (32:50) On lump sum vs. dollar-cost averaging—and the role of psychology (37:52) Should you pay down debt or invest? Dave's practical framework (39:49) What a good financial advisor should (and shouldn't) do (43:08) The hidden costs of homeownership—and why people underestimate them (48:29) Misleading conclusions about wealth, university, and home ownership (50:40) The biggest home ownership mistakes people make (52:24) Writing the new Wealthy Barber at the same card table (53:25) Should you pay back the Home Buyer's Plan early? Dave says no—and here's why (55:52) Why small optimizations—like minimizing RRSP fees—can really add up (56:55) Spending rises with home size—and the real trap of lifestyle creep (57:05) The most important financial variable of all: saving (and not borrowing too much)     Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://x.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on TikTok — www.tiktok.com/@rationalreminder Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Dan Bortolotti — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Dan Bortolotti on LinkedIn — https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dan-bortolotti-8a482310 Cameron Passmore — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Cameron on X — https://x.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

TLDR
27 Years of Financial Advice in 11 Minutes

TLDR

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 27:00


The job market for new grads has been feeling, er, grim. On this week's TLDR, we dig into the numbers behind the vibes to figure out what's driving the slowdown. Plus, Rob Carrick, the Globe and Mail's long-serving personal finance columnist, is retiring. This week, he joins the team to share what he learned from fielding everyone's most pressing money questions for 27 years. And, we answer the question on all of our minds: what's going to fuel us when our coffee runs dry?This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldrThe TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

Cost of Living
Rob Carrick on 3 decades of writing about personal finance

Cost of Living

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 28:02


The world of money has changed a lot since the 90s, and Rob Carrick has seen it all. From the 2008 financial crisis to the recent rise in housing prices, Rob looks back at a career as the personal finance columnist for the Globe and Mail.

The Rational Reminder Podcast
Episode 365 – Rob Carrick's Eight Lessons Learned in 27 Years of Covering Personal Finance

The Rational Reminder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 58:22


In this episode, we welcome back Rob Carrick—one of Canada's most trusted personal finance journalists—for his third appearance on the Rational Reminder podcast. Rob recently retired after an incredible 27-year career at The Globe and Mail, where he shaped how millions of Canadians think about investing, advice, and their money habits. Rob joins Ben, Cameron, and Dan to reflect on the biggest lessons from his decades-long career, the state of Canadian financial advice today, and why young Canadians face headwinds unlike any previous generation. From the shift from mutual funds to ETFs and the rise of DIY investing to the dangers of overestimating stock returns and underestimating inflation's bite—Rob shares practical, timeless wisdom for every generation of investor. We also hear Rob's frank thoughts on how the financial industry fails seniors, why Canadians stick with the big banks despite better options, and what stay the course really means when markets inevitably crash again.    Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:04) Rob Carrick returns for his third appearance, marking his retirement from The Globe and Mail (0:06:39) Why it's harder than ever to be good with money in the social media age (0:08:19) How longer lifespans are reshaping traditional retirement timelines (0:09:51) The evolution of financial advice: from mutual fund sales to real planning (0:11:45) How regulation, ETFs, and self-interest changed the advisory industry (0:12:45) The rise of DIY investing in Canada: from brokers to discount online platforms (0:14:51) Why some investors still struggle to embrace ETFs (0:17:11) The flip side of frictionless DIY investing—when simplicity fuels speculation (0:18:19) How realistic are today's stock return expectations? (0:20:03) The true challenge isn't average returns—it's enduring the volatility (0:24:01) Why staying the course should really mean buying the dip (0:26:04) The generational reality check: how boomers bought homes and why today's young people can't (0:29:03) How advisors can adjust advice for younger clients facing new headwinds (0:31:39) Should 25-year-olds give up or go all in? Rob's advice for young investors (0:35:29) The myth of home-run investing and why steady, boring investing works (0:37:04) Why inflation has done more damage than any stock market crash (0:39:50) How the financial industry ignores seniors—and what needs to change (0:43:32) Canadians' blind loyalty to big banks and why you should try an alternative (0:46:29) How Rob will define success in retirement—and his parting advice for listeners Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://x.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on TikTok — www.tiktok.com/@rationalreminder Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Dan Bortolotti — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Dan Bortolotti on LinkedIn — https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dan-bortolotti-8a482310 Cameron Passmore — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Cameron on X — https://x.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/ Episode 108: William Bernstein - https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/108

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The Decibel
How to protect your money during a trade war

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 21:39


On Wednesday, Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, with Canada hitting back with counter levies on nearly $30 billion dollars worth of U.S. goods. In response to the ongoing trade war, the Bank of Canada cut its interest rate to 2.75% as the trade war rattles the economy.Between stock market downturns, increasing fears of a recession, and the volatility of U.S. President Donald Trump's on-again-off-again tariffs, Canadians are on edge.As economic unpredictability becomes the norm, a lot of us are feeling nervous about our finances. Today, the Globe's personal finance columnist and host of Stress Test, Rob Carrick, is here. Rob will help us make sense of the recent market downturns, and explain how to protect our money in the months ahead.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

The Current
How will tariffs affect your money? We answer your questions

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 20:04


What will U.S. tariffs mean for prices at the grocery store? What if you're about to renegotiate your mortgage? Matt Galloway puts your questions about the trade war to personal finance columnist Rob Carrick and economist Armine Yalnizyan.

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The Canadian Real Estate Investor
Fixed vs. Variable Mortgages with Rob Carrick

The Canadian Real Estate Investor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 43:27


As Millions of mortgages come up for renewal, we have been getting this question a lot. Fixed or Variable, whats the move for this year? We are joined by financial columnist and fellow Podcast Rob Carrick to discuss. Variable and fixed-rate mortgages are now at par after six BOC rate cuts, with the 5-year bond yield dropping significantly from 3.85% to 2.64%⁠ The Bank of Canada is expected to implement two more quarter-point rate cuts by July 2025, bringing the policy rate to 2.50%, with Big 6 banks forecasting even more aggressive cuts to 2.00-2.25% by year-end⁠ ⁠​Market volatility is at levels not seen since 2008, with potential U.S. trade tensions and recession concerns creating an unpredictable rate environment⁠⁠ Check out Rob's Website See Rob At the Globe & Mail GET M DDLE SCHOOL EVENT TICKETS Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management Buy & sell real estate with Ai at Valery.ca Get a mortgage pre-approval with Owl MortgageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Decibel
What 2025 holds for your personal finances

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 22:39


If you kicked off 2025 making personal finance resolutions, it can be hard to know where to start. That question is made more difficult when factoring in all the uncertainty around how the tariffs that incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to enact will affect our economy.Rob Carrick is the Globe's personal finance columnist and co-host of Stress Test, the Globe's personal finance podcast for Gen Z and millennials. He's on the show to talk about what to expect from the year ahead in personal finance, whether you're looking to get on top of your investments, establish an emergency fund, or dip your toe into the housing market.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Here's how changes to federal policies could impact Canadians' finances

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 4:08


Rob Carrick is a personal finance columnist with The Globe and Mail. He joined Andrew Carter to talk about the impact of new federal government policies in 2025.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Tuesday January 7, 2025)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 38:11


Joining Andrew on the Morning Show were political insider Tom Mulcair, the National Post's Tasha Kheiriddin, CTV Political contributor Evan Solomon, entertainment reporter John Moore, the Globe and Mail's Rob Carrick and ScotiaMcLeod's Arnie Zwaig.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Toonie Tuesday: Five TFSA moves to make before the end of the year

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 5:31


As of January 1, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency has added another $7,000 to the total amount that can be contributed to a tax-free savings account (TFSA). Personal finance columnist with The Globe and Mail, Rob Carrick joined Andrew Carter with some TFSA-related moves to make before the end of the year.

The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Tuesday December 3, 2024)

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 46:41


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FidelityConnects
Canadian personal finance trends – Rob Carrick

FidelityConnects

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 31:25


On today's podcast, host Bryan Borzykowski sits down for a special interview with Rob Carrick, The Globe and Mail's personal finance columnist. Rob, who strives to simplify and not complicate in his columns, shares a look at the personal finance topics and trends he's focused on right now, and what you should be paying attention to. Rob and Bryan will also have a segment in our Financial Literacy Month webcast, The Upside+, streaming live on LinkedIn and YouTube at 12:30 pm on Monday November 25. Recorded on November 20, 2024. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.

Unconventional Wisdom
Your FREE passes: See my talks at the #1 online event – Canadian Financial Summit 2024

Unconventional Wisdom

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 4:31


The online Canadian Financial Summit is coming up the week of October 25-27. It's the #1 personal finance event of the year. As a reader of the Unconventional Wisdom blog, here are your FREE passes for a limited time. With these FREE passes, you can watch all the talks for 48 hours. I'll be one of the speakers again this year with three talks (see below), and I'll be joined by over 35 other Canadian personal finance and investing experts such as Rob Carrick from the Globe & Mail and Ellen Roseman former Toronto Star columnist. Where else will you find all these experts in one place? With your FREE pass, each morning, all the talks for the day will be available to you for 2 days. If you want to access them forever, you can purchase an All Access Pass for $99. My three talks are: Friday, October 25: 7 Best Ideas to Optimize the Smith Manoeuvre The Smith Manoeuvre allows you to convert interest on your mortgage to tax-deductible over time and save for your retirement without using your cash flow, but not many people know about it. Ed Rempel is a fee-for-service financial planner and tax accountant with the best ideas on how to optimize the Smith Manoeuvre. Saturday, October 26: How to Easily Outperform Financial Advisors, Robo-Advisors & Index Investors Many Canadians use financial advisors, robo advisors or invest on their own with index funds. However, there might be an easy way to outperform them all. Ed Rempel is a fee-for-service financial planner and tax accountant with how this is possible. Sunday, October 27: Retiring Right Before, or during, a recession – Debunking Sequence of Returns Risk Many older Canadians fear retiring right before a recession. Ed Rempel, a fee-for-service financial planner and tax accountant who will discuss how you can create a reliable and maximum retirement income for yourself for your golden years. Some more info about the talks: Watch my 3 talks any time in a 2-day period for FREE. It's 100% online so you can stream all the talks right from your computer/tablet/phone. You don't need to go anywhere or buy anything. You can forward this to any of your friends to give them a FREE ticket. See you at the Summit!  Here is a LINK to get your passes. Ed

The Executor Help Podcast
Expectations vs. Reality: Inheritance Survey Findings with Rob Carrick

The Executor Help Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 18:50


In this episode David chats with Rob Carrick, a personal finance columnist from The Globe and Mail.   Rob shares surprising results from his recent survey about inheritances in Canada.   They discuss why many Canadians expect to inherit six figures and whether this is realistic.   They also talk about how longer lifespans and rising healthcare costs could affect these expectations.   Plus, find out how young people's attitudes towards saving and investing are impacted by inheritance expectations.   Tune in for great tips on family financial planning and avoiding conflicts over inheritances!   For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

Lately
Bonus ‘Stress Test' Episode: Counting on an inheritance? Not so fast

Lately

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 30:15


A bonus episode for Lately listeners, from the team at Stress Test! Just mention the word “inheritance” and people get their backs up. It's no surprise that people are reluctant to chat about free money. In this episode, host Rob Carrick chats with Julia Chung, a financial planner, about why you shouldn't factor an inheritance into your financial plans. We're also joined by an Edmonton woman whose parents plan to spend every dime in retirement. And an Ontario millennial walks us through whether or not she should take her parents' offer of an early inheritance.Stress Test is the Globe and Mail's personal finance podcast for Gen Z and Millennials.Lately will be back in the feed next, and every, Friday. Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail podcasts@globeandmail.com

The MoneySaver Podcast
Your urgent mortgage questions answered by an award-winning Toronto mortgage agent

The MoneySaver Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 43:14


In today's episode, I talk to a mortgage specialist who loves to educate borrowers on how to shop for the best financing for their income and their needs.  Ross Taylor of Ross Taylor Mortgages is a two-time national award winner, specializing in difficult mortgages and first-time home buyers. You can find his financial literacy articles at his website (AskRoss.ca). Here are the top five mistakes he sees home buyers make: 1) They don't pre-qualify themselves for a mortgage with a lender before shopping. 2) They overpay for a house in a hot market, not anticipating that a pre-approved mortgage may not be issued if the house is appraised at a lower value. 3) They underestimate their one-time closing costs -- such as land transfer taxes, PST on high-ratio insurance premiums, adjustments for property taxes and condo fees, utility hookups and moving costs. This CMHC brochure will help you keep track of them all. 4) They underestimate the cost of living in their own home. Mortgage payments, property taxes and condo fees are the obvious ones. But then there is also heating, hydro, water, cable, internet and home insurance. 5) They sign up for a five-year fixed-rate mortgage with a major bank. This means they may be setting themselves up for very large prepayment penalties if they have to break the mortgage before the term is up. This can wreak havoc on your finances. It's vital to understand your lender's mortgage prepayment penalty before you sign up. In this episode, I ask Ross Taylor about a number of issues he's written about at his site: -- How to find money for your mortgage renewal when interest rates have soared. Should you consider cashing in your savings, such as RRSP or RESP assets? Should you think about selling your property in order to downsize to something smaller you can buy or to find a lower-priced property you can rent? Here's an article by Rob Carrick of the Globe and Mail on a Vancouver couple who engineered a sale of their four-bedroom home. Then, with the proceeds from the sale and a cash top-up, they bought a new three-bedroom townhouse in which they could live mortgage-free. -- What are alternative mortgage lenders? -- What are high-ratio mortgages? -- What are common myths about co-signing for a mortgage? -- Should you convert your variable-rate loan to a fixed-rate loan when you can't afford the higher payments? Here is the article Ross wrote about this dilemma. 

The Decibel
What the 2024 federal budget means for you

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 23:01


The 2024 Canadian federal budget has been unveiled, with a particular focus on affordability and housing this year. But the 430 page plan covers a wide gamut of other spending details – from defence, tax hikes, generational fairness and much more. Making sense of it all can be overwhelming.We'll cover all the key points of this year's budget and explain how it will affect your wallet and financial prospects. A team of Globe and Mail journalists – senior political reporter Marieke Walsh, real estate reporter Rachelle Younglai, Report on Business reporter Mark Rendell and personal finance expert Rob Carrick – join The Decibel to explain what you need to know.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

The Rational Reminder Podcast
Episode 297 - Do Stocks Return 10-12% On Average? & Zero to Millionaire with Nicolas Bérubé

The Rational Reminder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 71:44


As human beings, our brains are wired to solve problems. This can make long-term investment strategies, like passive investing, surprisingly challenging, especially if you're not accustomed to the ups and downs of the market – it can feel pretty unintuitive to stay the course when your instinct is to take more active steps to solve the problem! So, how can investors remain firm in their strategy and not get spooked by market changes? Joining us today to unpack this question is financial journalist, Nicolas Bérubé, whose new book From Zero to Millionaire: A Simple and Stress-Free Way to Invest in the Stock Market serves as a guide to investors on how to grow their wealth and achieve good portfolio diversification at a low cost. We talk with him about the contents of his book, his observations on financial media and its effect on investors, how to stay committed when making long-term investments, and more. We also spend the top half of the show discussing a popular idea we've seen posted by influencers online, namely that investing in stocks will give you a return of 10% or more per year on average, and the flaws in their arguments. Tune in for a deep dive into investor psychology, financial media, and much more!   Key Points From This Episode:   (0:01:42) A breakdown of the flaws in the trending online theory being posted by influencers claiming that investing in stocks will give you a return of 10% or more per year on average. (0:09:17) Taking a longer-term view of the US stock market (and other global markets), how it's changed in the past 100 years, and what this means for investors today. (0:16:12) Relevant findings from various papers on US and global stock market returns, US stock market valuations, performance, the impact of survivorship bias, and more. (0:27:01) Why it can be so difficult to capture market return as an investor, and a breakdown of how best to approach historical data. (0:33:33) Talking with Nicolas Bérubé about what he learned from his failed options trade before he started studying markets and the research that helped him become a market optimist. (0:38:24) An overview of Indo-American investor, Mohnish Pabrai, and what Nicolas learned from meeting him. (0:41:05) Unpacking the difference between investing in the stock market and playing in the stock market and the importance of having an infinite vision when investing. (0:44:52) How Nicolas would explain the benefits of index funds and index investing to a novice and why behaviour is the number one obstacle to investor outcomes. (0:48:29) The effect of financial media on investors from Nicolas's perspective as a journalist. (0:51:52) Advice on whether to delegate your investment actions to a financial professional or do it yourself ie. automatic transfers using a robo advisor. (0:56:14) What people should be looking for if they do seek out financial advice and Nicolas's opinion on what investors struggle with most. (0:59:58) Aftershow section: future topics for the show, why we're excited to see more of Mark McGrath, updates on our 24 in 24 reading challenge, upcoming meetups, and more.   Links From Today's Episode: Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca Benjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/  Benjamin on X — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/ Cameron on X — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/ Mark McGrath on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcgrathcfp/ Mark McGrath on X — https://twitter.com/MarkMcGrathCFP 24 in 24 Reading Challenge — https://rationalreminder.ca/24in24 Nicolas Bérubé on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-b%C3%A9rub%C3%A9-27b9b111b/ From Zero to Millionaire — https://fromzerotomillionaire.com/ The Motley Fool — https://www.fool.com/ Rob Carrick — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/rob-carrick/ Andrew Hallam — https://andrewhallam.com/ Somebody Feed Phil — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7752034/ Everybody Loves Raymond — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115167/ Shake Shack — https://shakeshack.com/#/ Figure 01 AI Robot Video on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7173681028664901634/   Books From Today's Episode:   From Zero to Millionaire: A Simple and Stress-Free Way to Invest in the Stock Market — https://fromzerotomillionaire.com/ The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security — https://www.amazon.com/Algebra-Wealth-Formula-Financial-Security/dp/0593714024 A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing — https://www.amazon.com/Random-Walk-Down-Wall-Street/dp/0393358380 Everyone Believes It; Most Will Be Wrong: Motley Thoughts on Investing and the Economy — https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Believes-Most-Will-Wrong-ebook/dp/B00655BGBG The One-Page Financial Plan: A Simple Way to Be Smart About Your Money — https://www.amazon.com/One-Page-Financial-Plan-Simple-Smart/dp/1591847559 Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business — https://www.amazon.com/Setting-Table-Transforming-Hospitality-Business/dp/0060742763   Papers From Today's Episode:    ‘The Equity Premium' — https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1540-6261.00437 Scott Cederburg research: ‘Long-Horizon Losses in Stocks, Bonds, and Bills: Evidence from a Broad Sample of Developed Markets' — https://www.paris-december.eu/sites/default/files//papers/2023/4393_scederburg_2023_complete.pdf Jules H. Van Binsbergen Paper: Is The United States A Lucky Survivor: A Hierarchical Bayesian Approach — https://rodneywhitecenter.wharton.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/30-20.Wachter.VanBinsbergen.pdf

The Rational Reminder Podcast
Episode 285: A Year in Review

The Rational Reminder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 124:59


It's hard to believe, but today's episode marks our fifth annual year-in-review episode — where we look back at some of our favourite conversations and takeaways from the past year! If there's one overarching theme that stood out amongst our guests in 2023 it would be the power of purposeful decision-making to impact our future selves. Tuning in, you'll hear our guests' remarkable views on the topic, from the power of regret when it comes to long-term decisions to the ‘hidden partner' that accompanies us in all our decision-making. Another key theme that emerged is how the role of financial advisors is evolving. Key insights include why your financial advisor should collaborate with other advisors, why trust is essential, and how to prepare your children for wealth. We wrap things up with reflective tips on how to identify what your true goals are with a profound lesson on why setting your own scoreboard is essential. Tune in as we share some of our favourite moments from the past year and look back at the incredible guests we've had on the show in 2023!   Key Points From This Episode:   Our year with the Rational Reminder community: 23 in 23 reading challenge, memorable meetups, live recordings, a shoutout to our community moderators, and more. (0:00:19) Looking back at our conversation with Charles Ellis and Burton Malkiel on why money management is a loser's game and navigating market efficiency. (0:08:42) Pim Van Vliet's insights on the evidence supporting higher expected returns related to certain stock characteristics. (0:16:19) Discussing the relevance (and irrelevance) of dividends and why people tend to view dividends as particularly special, with Professor Samuel Hartzmark. (0:19:42) Our conversation with Will Goetzmann on the value of very long-term data and why historical data is still relevant today. (0:24:58) Nobel laureate, Robert Merton's insights on putting together a long-term asset mix and taking into account your time horizon. (0:32:35) Highlights from our conversation with Professor Francisco Gomes on how asset allocation should (and should not) change over the lifecycle. (0:39:14) Our second interview with David Blanchett on how regret informs our long-term decisions and Daniel Pink's insights on optimizing for future regret. (0:43:58) Hear from Charles Ellis on the most under-appreciated action that every investor should take to be more successful. (0:50:50) Making decisions on personal finance and John Cambell's insights on how household beliefs tend to differ. (0:51:53) Professor Ralph Keeney on why decision-making is the only purposeful way you can influence anything in your life. (0:54:54) Input from Cass Sunstein on the extensive research he's done on decision-making and how acquiring more information can help your decisions. (0:59:25) We hear from Professor Eric Johnson about the ‘hidden partner' that accompanies us when we make decisions and Cass Sunstein explains when we should update our beliefs. (01:03:09) Professor James Choi shares his profound insights on why financial decisions are not always explained by economic theory. (01:10:26) Unpacking the effect of overconfidence on our decision-making with Itzhak Ben-David, along with his key ideas on miscalibration. (01:12:53) Answering the question “How good are we at understanding our future selves?” with Hal Hershfield. (01:17:20) Our conversation with Meir Statman on the third generation of behavioural finance and what that means for decision-making and advice. (01:21:13) Dr. Preet Banerjee's research and insight on the value of having a financial plan. (01:23:48) Talking with YouTuber, Darin Soat, about the struggle to find high-quality financial information online and understanding YouTube as an entertainment-first platform. (01:25:02) Harold Geller on how to determine whether your advisor is properly understanding you and Robert Merton's thoughts on how he views the role of financial advisors. (01:28:27) We hear from Dr. Preet Banerjee on the business of financial advice and how it has changed over time. (01:35:02) Victor Haghani and James White on the topic of intergenerational billionaires and why there are fewer than you might expect. (01:39:21) An update from Rob Carrick on the state of financial planning for the average Canadian in 2023. (01:44:09) Juhani Linnainmaa unpacks the impact of financial advisors on decision-making and the challenges of choosing a financial advisor. (01:48:48) Dr. James Grubman on identifying a financial advisor who understands the importance of Wealth 3.0, why collaboration is key, and how to prepare children for wealth. (01:51:21) A final takeaway from Shane Parrish on taking stock of your year and how to determine what your true goals are. (02:02:28)   Links From Today's Episode:   Episode 234: Prof. Robert C. Merton — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/234 Episode 236: Harold Geller — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/236 Episode 238: Prof. Ralph Keeney — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/238 Episode 240: Prof. Eric J. Johnson — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/240 Episode 244: Charles D. Ellis — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/244 Episode 246: Daniel H. Pink — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/246 Episode 248: Prof. William Goetzmann — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/248 Episode 250: Prof. John Y. Campbell — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/250 Episode 252: Prof. Burton Malkiel — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/252 Episode 254: David Blanchett — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/254 Episode 256: Prof. Hal Hershfield — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/256 Episode 258: Prof. Meir Statman — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/258 Episode 260: Prof. James Choi — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/260 Episode 262: Prof. Francisco Gomes — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/262 Episode 264: Pim van Vliet — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/264 Episode 266: Prof. Cass Sunstein — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/266 Episode 268: Itzhak Ben-David — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/268 Episode 269: Preet Banerjee — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/269 Episode 270: Victor Haghani and James White — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/270 Episode 272: Rob Carrick — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/272 Episode 273: Professor Samuel Hartzmark — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/273 Episode 275: Live from Future Proof 2023 with Hal Hershfield — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/275 Episode 276: Darin Soat — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/276 Episode 278: Juhani Linnainmaa — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/278 Episode 280: Shane Parrish — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/280 Episode 282: James Grubman —  Episode 224: Scott Cederberg — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/224 Winning the Loser's Game: Timeless Strategies for Successful Investing — https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Losers-Game-Strategies-Successful/dp/1264258461 A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing — https://www.amazon.com/Random-Walk-Down-Wall-Street/dp/0393358380 Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today — https://www.halhershfield.com/yourfutureself A Wealth of Well-Being: A Holistic Approach to Behavioral Finance — https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Well-Being-Holistic-Approach-Behavioral/dp/1394249675 Strangers in Paradise: How Families Adapt to Wealth Across Generations — https://www.amazon.com/Strangers-Paradise-Families-Wealth-Generations/dp/0615894356 Wealth 3.0: The Future of Family Wealth Advising — https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-3-0-Future-Family-Advising/dp/B0C9SHFSGM Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results — https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Thinking-Turning-Ordinary-Extraordinary/dp/0593086112 30 Lessons for Living — https://www.karlpillemer.com/books/30-lessons-for-living/ Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.caBenjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/  Benjamin on X — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/ Cameron on X — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/ Mark McGrath on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcgrathcfp/ Mark McGrath on X — https://twitter.com/MarkMcGrathCFP

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The Decibel
Your personal finance questions answered, with Rob Carrick

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 24:15


Managing personal finances while navigating 2023′s economic landscape is stressful, especially for young people. Is now the time for a down payment for a home? How do you even begin saving with sky-high rents? Where is the safest place to begin investing?Listeners asked these questions (and more) to The Globe's personal finance columnist Rob Carrick, who spoke to Decibel host Menaka Raman-Wilms in a Globe Campus virtual event. We answer the most pressing queries to help you get a better handle on your money.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Moolala:  Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery
What Does Your Storage Unit Cost?

Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 9:30


The storage industry is great if you run a franchise but not so great if you are the one renting it. Rob Carrick, personal finance columnist for the Globe and Mail gives us his experience and why he said goodbye to his storage unit. Follow Rob on X(Twitter) and have a listen to his podcast, Stress Test.

Moolala:  Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery
Storage Wars….On Your Wallet:  How To Save Money, By Losing the Locker | Full Episode

Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 50:05


The high cost of extra stuff. The Globe and Mail's personal finance columnist Rob Carrick is here to tell us why he decided to say goodbye to his family's storage unit. Then, the best free personal finance courses in Canada. Lisa Hannam, executive editor at MoneySense.ca takes us through some of them. And, what mindfulness has to do with your investments. Financial Adviser Jonathan K. DeYoe tells us about his book Mindful Investing: Right Focus, Better Outcome, Greater Well-Being.   Plus, all you need to know about the Unused Housing Tax with Jason Heath, financial planner at Objective Financial Partners Inc. To find out more about the guests check out: Rob Carrick: X(Twitter) | Stress Test Lisa Hannam: ca | X(Twitter) | Facebook | Instagram Jonathan K. DeYoe: money | X(Twitter) | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn Jason Heath: com | X(Twitter) | Facebook Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

The Rational Reminder Podcast
Episode 272: Rob Carrick: Canadian Personal Finance in 2023

The Rational Reminder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 53:22


In this episode, we welcome back one of Canada's most trusted and widely read financial experts to discuss the state of Canadian personal finance. Rob Carrick is a columnist for The Globe and Mail, where he has brought his boots-on-the-ground perspective to readers for more than 20 years. He also co-hosts the Stress Test Podcast, where regular Canadians offer real-life perspectives on the biggest stress tests that their personal finances face in the wake of COVID-19. Tuning in, you'll find out which issues are at the forefront of Rob's readers' lives. Next, he shares his perspective on GICs and ETFs and draws a comparison between affordable housing today and the mutual fund market of 20 to 30 years ago. We talk about the lack of comprehensive advice that Canadians are receiving from their planners, the state of affordable housing in the country, and why so many Canadians say they are giving up on home ownership altogether. We also compare housing returns to the stock market and discuss successfully using a reverse mortgage, the non-financial challenges faced by retirees, and more. For a comprehensive overview of the state of personal finance in Canada (and some practical advice for protecting yourself and prospering in a challenging economy), don't miss today's episode!   Key Points From This Episode:   (0:00:19) Introducing today's returning guest, Rob Carrick.  (0:02:38) Issues at the forefront of Rob's readers' lives today.  (0:04:02) His perspective on GICs, ETFs, and simplification.  (0:09:33) Comparing today's EFT Market with the mutual fund market of 20 to 30 years ago.  (0:15:24) The lack of comprehensive advice Canadians are receiving from their planners. (0:20:03) Rob's perspective on affordable housing, as outlined in his Globe and Mail article.  (0:24:52) Why a growing number of adults continue to live with their parents into adulthood.  (0:28:48) Reasons that many Canadians say they are “giving up on home ownership.”  (0:31:44) Housing returns in comparison to the stock market.  (0:35:13) Successfully using a reverse mortgage.  (0:37:28) Some of the non-financial challenges faced by retirees.  (0:41:06) The number of parents supporting their adult children today.  (0:45:03) How adult children are pitching in to support their parents.  0:49:06) Rob's advice for educating the next generation on financial planning.   Links From Today's Episode: Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/ Shop Merch — https://shop.rationalreminder.ca/ Join the Community — https://community.rationalreminder.ca/ Follow us on X — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Follow us on Instagram — @rationalreminder Benjamin on X — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Cameron on X — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/ Mark McGrath on X - https://twitter.com/MarkMcGrathCFP Mark McGrath on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcgrathcfp/ Rob Carrick — http://robcarrick.ca/ Rob Carrick on X — https://twitter.com/rcarrick  Rob Carrick Email — carrick@globeandmail.com Stress Test Podcast — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/stress-test/ Carrick on Money — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/carrick-on-money/ The Globe and Mail — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/ ‘Young adults are giving up on home ownership, and a lot of them are furious about it' — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-young-adults-are-giving-up-on-home-ownership-and-a-lot-of-them-are/ How Not to Move Back in With Your Parents – https://www.amazon.com/How-Move-Back-Your-Parents/dp/038567192X Wealthsimple — https://www.wealthsimple.com/ Episode 39 — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/39 Episode 172 — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/172  

The Decibel
Is multi-generational housing the next big trend?

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 17:39


Multi-generational living in your 20′s and even 30′s has become common as young adults deal with unaffordable housing rates across Canada. And more than half of parents surveyed by the Globe and Mail say their adult kids pay rent while they live at home.Rob Carrick, the Globe and Mail's personal finance columnist, joins us to discuss his recent survey on parents charging their adult kids for rent and trends we are seeing when it comes to multi-generational homes.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

FidelityConnects
Personal finance trends affecting Canadians – Rob Carrick

FidelityConnects

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 31:53


Today we're shining a light on personal finance trends for Canadians, with a special guest expert on the topic, Rob Carrick, journalist, author and podcast host. Rob is personal finance columnist at The Globe and Mail, and has spent 27 years with them. His in-demand insights can be found in his newsletter “Carrick on Money”, available twice weekly. Rob joins host Bryan Borzykowski to share the personal finance topics and trends he's focused on right now and in the months ahead. Recorded on June 21, 2023. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For the second year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked the #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2022 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.

The Decibel
Here's why millennials are drowning in debt

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 18:34


Canada's household debt is really high. In fact, we outrank France, Italy, the UK and even the U.S. And while, the debt load is high for Canadians of every age group, one particular generation stands by owing over $600,000 on average.Rob Carrick is The Globe and Mail's personal finance columnist. He's on the show to explain why Canadians owe so much and how over-indebted Canadians should be thinking about their finances.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Shaye Ganam
Adult kids supporting parents who didn't save for retirement

Shaye Ganam

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 9:31


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The Rational Reminder Podcast
Complex Financial Instruments with Prof. Paul Calluzzo (Plus Sean Silcoff on Losing the Signal) (EP.253)

The Rational Reminder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 85:18


We have two guests joining us for this episode of the Rational Reminder podcast. First up, we have Paul Calluzzo, who is the Assistant Professor of Finance and Toller Family Fellow of Finance in the Smith School of Business at Queen's University in Kingston. Paul joins us today to discuss the findings in his paper, ‘Complex Instruments Have Increased Risk and Reduced Performance at Mutual Funds'. He explains the motivation for the paper, the research it expands upon, and the types of complex instrument allowances it investigates. We discuss reverse causality and find out how complex instrument allowance is related to fund performance and risk, respectively, before hearing Paul's investment advice. For the second half of the show, we are joined by the author of Losing the Signal: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of BlackBerry, Sean Silcoff to discuss the BlackBerry revolution and its subsequent decline, and the film adaptation of the book. Tune in for our guests' insights into best practices for investors and business leaders alike.   Key Points From This Episode:   •    Housekeeping: check out our CE courses and reach out for financial advice. (0:02:25) •    An introduction to Paul Calluzzo and our conversation with him about the impact of complex financial instruments on mutual funds. (0:05:20) •    The motivation for the paper, ‘Complex Instruments Have Increased Risk and Reduced Performance at Mutual Funds', the research it expands upon, and the types of complex instrument allowances it investigates. (0:07:50) •    Reverse causality relating to complex instruments and mutual funds, and the mechanisms that could potentially harm investors in funds using complex instruments. (0:12:37) •    How the performance of funds was evaluated in the paper and how the usage of complex instruments evolved throughout the sample. (0:18:12) •    How complex instrument allowance is related to fund performance and risk. (0:23:06) •    The asymmetry of return patterns in up and down markets. (0:26:11) •    Paul's investment advice, in the context of the paper's findings. (0:33:05) •    Why complex products are growing despite their poor performance and how research can reach the market. (0:37:05) •    A quick recap of episode 39 with Rob Carrick. (0:40:48) •    Our brief review of Losing the Signal: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of BlackBerry by Sean Silcoff and Jacquie McNish. (0:41:49) •    Sean Silcoff breaks down the BlackBerry revolution and its subsequent demise. (0:44:53) •    Insight into the film adaptation of the book and what makes it such a compelling story. (1:04:51) •    What business leaders and investors can take away from the BlackBerry story. (1:08:09) •    Our after-show roundup! (1:15:12)     Participate in our Community Discussion about this Episode: https://community.rationalreminder.ca/t/episode-253-complex-financial-instruments-with-prof-paul-calluzzo-plus-sean-silcoff-on-losing-the-signal-discussion-thread/23482   Book From Today's Episode: Losing The Signal: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of BlackBerry Kindle Edition — https://amzn.to/3OaA5Wa   Links From Today's Episode: Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/ Shop Merch — https://shop.rationalreminder.ca/ Join the Community — https://community.rationalreminder.ca/ Follow us on Twitter — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Follow us on Instagram — @rationalreminder Benjamin on Twitter — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Cameron on Twitter — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Paul Calluzzo — https://smith.queensu.ca/faculty_and_research/faculty_list/calluzzo-paul.php Sean Silcoff on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-silcoff-777b0912 Sean Silcoff on Twitter — https://twitter.com/SeanSilcoff 'Complex Instruments Have Increased Risk and Reduced Performance at Mutual Funds' — https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2938146      

The Rational Reminder Podcast
Covered Calls (Plus Robin Powell and Jonathan Hollow on How to Fund the Life You Want) (EP.251)

The Rational Reminder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 64:28


We all have different levels of risk tolerance. But how is that risk measured for complex investment strategies like covered calls? And how can you be sure it's an accurate reflection of reality? For the first portion of today's episode, we provide a detailed breakdown of everything you need to know about covered calls and why there is no perfect model for assessing risk-adjusted returns. We examine how incorrect measures of risk can make covered calls seem more attractive, what investors need to know about covered calls, and the fees, costs, and taxes you should be considering with these types of strategies. Next, we are joined by lifelong friends and colleagues Jonathan Hollow and Robin Powell to discuss their new book How to Fund the Life You Want: What everyone needs to know about savings, pensions and investments. They describe how their shared passion for financial education motivated them to write their book, before explaining how readers can best use the accompanying workbook to identify and reach their financial goals. Robin and Jonathan then go on to share their advice on day-to-day money management, finding a trustworthy advisor, and why it's never too early to teach your child about money. Tune in for a detailed breakdown of covered calls and how to make informed decisions about your investments and finances!   Key Points From This Episode: An introduction to the concept of covered calls. (0:02:41) The definition of covered calls, how risk can be measured incorrectly to make covered call strategies look more attractive, and why risk can never be destroyed. (0:04:22) A breakdown of the assets involved in covered calls and why their yields can be misleading. (0:07:00) Why there is no perfect model for assessing risk-adjusted returns and what can be learned from looking at investors through a behavioural lens. (0:16:19) An overview of why fees, costs, and taxes are major considerations for these types of strategies. (0:20:15) Introducing Robin Powell, Jonathan Hollow and their new book How to Fund the Life You Want. (0:25:08) Jonathan and Robin's long friendship, their shared interest in financial education, why they saw a need for their book, and how readers can get the most out of their workbook. (0:30:45) Insight into the six rules that Robin and Jonathan outline in their book and the eight keywords that they set up for managing money day to day. (0:35:07) Advice on how to keep up with finance news, including what you should pay attention to and what you can ignore. (0:40:37)  The importance of a day-to-day savings habit and suggestions on what kids should be taught about money. (0:43:20) Advice on how to find a first-rate advisor based on your needs and what questions you need to be asking of them. (0:49:54) How your financial advisor should act as your financial bodyguard and complement your weaknesses. (0:56:02) Ben and Cameron share news about their next podcast appearances, Rational Reminder education courses for financial advisors, and upcoming meetups. (0:57:43) Learn about the webinars that Ben and Cameron have been hosting and how you can sign up. (01:03:00)     Links From Today's Episode:   Robin Powell on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinpowell/ Jonathan Hollow on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhollow/ How to Fund the Life You Want: What everyone needs to know about savings, pensions and investments — https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1399404601/ Covered Calls — https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/coveredcall.asp Episode 27: Robin Powell: Evidence Based Investing: Changing the Minds of Advisors and Investors — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/27 Patrick Boyle on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/c/PatrickBoyleOnFinance Sharpe Ratio — https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sharperatio.asp Sortino Ratio — https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sortinoratio.asp S&P 500 — https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/#overview Episode 167: Prof. Hersh Shefrin: Fear, Hope, and the Psychology of Investing — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/167 ‘Behavioral Aspects of the Design and Marketing of Financial Products' — https://www.jstor.org/stable/3665864 Episode 171: Prof. Campbell R. Harvey: The Past and Future of Finance — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/171 ‘Portfolio Performance Manipulation and Manipulation-Proof Performance Measures' — https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=302815 Adviser 2.0 — https://www.advicereinvented.com/ Sensible Investing — https://sensibleinvesting.tv/ Financial Times — https://www.ft.com/ Rob Carrick — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/rob-carrick/ The Globe and Mail — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/ The Money and Meaning Show — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-money-and-meaning-show/id1449894787 The Most Hated F Word — https://themosthatedfword.com/ New Self-Regulatory Organization of Canada — https://www.newselfregulatoryorganizationofcanada.ca/ FP Canada — https://www.fpcanada.ca/ Rational Reminder Continuing Education — learn.rationalreminder.ca PWL Capital — https://www.pwlcapital.com/ PWL Capital on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/c/Pwlcapital-Montreal/videos IAFP Symposium — https://iafpsymposium.ca Burt Malkiel — https://jrc.princeton.edu/people/burton-g-malkiel David Blanchett — https://www.davidmblanchett.com/ Meir Statman — https://www.scu.edu/business/finance/faculty/statman/ Nick Maggiulli — https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasmaggiulli/ Jill Schlesinger — https://www.jillonmoney.com/ Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca Benjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/  Benjamin on Twitter — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/ Cameron on Twitter — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/

The Decibel
The 2023 federal budget, in 23 minutes

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 23:05


The Canadian federal government unveiled its 2023 budget on Tuesday, which sets the economic strategy and tone for the next fiscal year. There's a lot packed into this document, ranging from measures to help with inflation to an expansion of the national dental plan to investment incentives to help us transition to a greener economy. But how will this budget really impact you?The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau – Deputy Ottawa bureau chief Bill Curry, personal finance columnist Rob Carrick, senior political reporter Marieke Walsh and senior Parliamentary reporter Steven Chase – join the podcast, five minutes at a time, to break down the key takeaways of this year's budget.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Shaye Ganam
How Air Miles managed to tank its customer loyalty franchise

Shaye Ganam

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 5:59


Rob Carrick, personal finance columnist, Globe and Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario Today Phone-Ins from CBC Radio
Why leaving the big city makes financial sense for young adults

Ontario Today Phone-Ins from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 51:59


People under 40 are moving because their city is unaffordable. Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick tell us why he thinks young people should thinks hard about where they live because studying hard and a good career may not be enough

The Decibel
Financial dos and don'ts for young adults in an uncertain economy

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 23:33


The Bank of Canada announced a 0.5 percentage point rate hike on Wednesday. It's the sixth consecutive increase in the past year alone. These increases have made borrowing more expensive and saving more difficult for Canadians.With all this economic uncertainty, The Decibel hosted a conversation live on Twitter with three personal finance experts to talk about how young people should prepare to weather this storm. Rob Carrick, Erica Alina and Melissa Leong talk mortgages, savings and their key piece of personal finance advice for young people who may be feeling anxious.You can listen to the full Twitter space conversation here.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

The Decibel
A made-in-Canada solution to help Indigenous people in prisons

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 19:28


Indigenous people are over-represented in Canada's federal prisons. One in three men in federal prisons identify as Indigenous, and the number is 50 per cent for women prisoners.Officials have long said that healing lodges – minimum-security rehabilitation centres for Indigenous people – work, but there are only 10 in Canada. And while politicians pledge to build more, they haven't in recent years. Reporter Patrick White discusses what's behind the delay.Join host Menaka Raman-Wilms for a conversation live on Twitter this Wednesday, October 26th, at 2pm ET. She'll be chatting with the Globe's personal finance reporter Erica Alini, Globe columnist Rob Carrick and money expert Melissa Leong about the latest interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada and what it means for young people's money. We'll cover rent, saving, debt and investing with practical tips you can use.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Build Wealth Canada Podcast - Personal Finance Mastery
How to Optimize for Financial Independence (Investing, Budgeting, Money Management Optimizations) with Brandon Beavis

Build Wealth Canada Podcast - Personal Finance Mastery

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 65:15


Today I have Brandon Beavis on the show who runs one of, if not THE largest YouTube channels on investing, specifically for Canadians. He has over 187,000 subscribers, and also runs the channel with his dad who has decades of financial planning experience here in Canada.  Since Brandon and I have each been optimizing our finances and investments for so long, and since we each specialize in this, we thought it would be fun to do a collaboration where we each share how we've optimized our investments and finances so that everybody watching on his channel and listening on my podcast can get two different perspectives and ways of doing things. Then you can pick and choose whatever you think is a better fit for you, and what you think will have the biggest impact on your finances. Come join me at the Canadian Financial Summit: Before we get into the show, I wanted to invite you to join me, for free, at the Canadian Financial Summit this year. It's a fully online educational event, you can stream all the talks for free, it starts this October 12, 2022, and you can get free tickets to stream the talks for free over at BuildWealthCanada.ca/summit.  We have over 35 speakers this year, there are already over 22,000 Canadians registered for the event, and we'll be covering investing, real estate, financial planning, early retirement, and much more. We've got some really high-profile guests again this year including Brandon Beavis and Benjamin Felix who each run one of, if not the largest YouTube channels in Canada on investing. We have Rob Carrick from the Globe and Mail, many of the top writers from MoneySense are presenting, along with some of the largest Canadian personal finance bloggers and writers like Robb Engen, Mark Seed, Ed Rempel, Jason Heath, and many more. Here's the link for your free tickets: BuildWealthCanada.ca/summit.  I hope to see you there! And now, let's get into the interview.

Stress Test
Coming soon: Season 6 of Stress Test

Stress Test

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 0:55


Just when you thought pandemic-related financial challenges were ending, we have a new plot twist: the threat of a recession. The Globe's personal finance podcast for Gen Z and millennials is back to help make sense of it all. Join hosts Rob Carrick and Roma Luciw this season as they tackle the cash crunch many Canadians are facing when it comes to things like housing and dating, and provide practical advice to help you navigate rough economic waters.

Build Wealth Canada Podcast - Personal Finance Mastery
How to Protect Yourself From Inflation

Build Wealth Canada Podcast - Personal Finance Mastery

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 58:37


Today I have one of, if not THE largest financial literacy educators in Canada on the show, and we're going to go over some practical tips to deal with this horrific inflation that we've all been experiencing here in Canada.    These tips and education covered in the episode are of course, applicable right now as we go through this high inflation period. But, even if you end up listening to this episode years after it's been launched, we made sure that they are still relevant and applicable long term as well.     You might have seen our first guest on Dragon's Den, where literally all the dragons were bidding to partner with him. His name is Kevin Cochran and he is the founder of Enriched Academy, which is a company that teaches financial literacy, and does financial coaching for everyday Canadians like you and I. They are also now in many schools across Canada, teaching financial literacy as well.    Also from Enriched Academy, we have Arian Beyzaei back on the show. He's one of our really popular past guests, and you might have seen him featured on Financial Post, Globe and Mail, and other news sources.    I'm really excited to get things going here as both Kevin, Arian, and myself are actually born in different generations so I thought it would be fun and insightful to have the 3 of us on, as that way you get a unique perspective, no matter which age group you fall into.   Free Tickets to the Canadian Financial Summit: Before we get into the show, I wanted to invite you to join me, for free, at the Canadian Financial Summit this year. It's a fully online educational event, you can stream all the talks for free, and it starts this October 12, 2022 (so only a few days away).    You can get free tickets to stream the talks for free over at: buildwealthcanada.ca/summit    We have over 35 speakers this year, there's already over 20,000 Canadians registered for the event. We'll be covering investing, real estate, financial planning, early retirement, and much more.   We've got some really high-profile guests again this year including Brandon Beavis and Benjamin Felix who each run one of, if not the largest YouTube channels in Canada on investing. We have Rob Carrick from the Globe and Mail, many of the top writers from MoneySense and some of the largest Canadian personal finance bloggers and writers like Robb Engen, Mark seed, Ed Rempel, Jason Heath, and many, many more.   I hope to see you there! Here is the link again for the free tickets: buildwealthcanada.ca/summit    Resources Mentioned:   The free assessment call mentioned on the episode is available here: buildwealthcanada.ca/call The Ultimate Phone Script PDF is available for free download here: buildwealthcanada.ca/script   Questions Covered: What is the dynamic of inflation and interest rates? What is the right mindset for Canadians to help them through these challenging times without creating stress and harm to themselves? What are some defensive financial strategies to help Canadians get through these times? What are some financial strategies to help Canadians thrive during these challenging times ie. Investments?

The Decibel
Stress Test: Retirement might look different for Gen Z and millennials. Here's how to plan for it

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 34:00


Today we're bringing you an episode of Stress Test, a Globe and Mail podcast about personal finance, hosted by Rob Carrick and Roma Luciw.We're talking retirement – why it's changing, and how to plan for it. We hear from Vicky (25), Irina (34) and Brent (36), who each have different visions of retirement and what they're doing – or not doing – to plan for it right now. Plus, Rob speaks with Shannon Lee Simmons, a Toronto-based certified financial planner whose core clients are millennials and Gen Z, about shifting views of retirement and how you can best prepare.

The Decibel
Stress Test: How TikTok changed the vibe of personal finance advice

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 28:16


Today we're bringing you an episode of Stress Test, a Globe and Mail podcast about personal finance, hosted by Rob Carrick and Roma Luciw.Gen Z and millennials are getting a lot of their money advice from TikTok, where personal finance videos have more than 5.8 billion views. In this episode, we look at why the social media platform is resonating, how to use it effectively and what advice you should be wary of on the app. We hear from a 25-year-old TikTok user from Mississauga, Ont., about how he started getting personal finance advice from the platform. Plus, Roma speaks to Ellyce Fulmore, aka @queerd.co, a TikTok content creator from Calgary, Alta. Ellyce, who identifies as queer and neurodivergent, shares how her experience helps her create personal finance advice for audiences traditionally ignored by the financial industry.

The Decibel
Stress Test: Is the middle class dead for millennials and Gen Z?

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 29:52


As a bonus episode today, 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.Many millennials and Gen Z's have done everything “right” - they've graduated, found good jobs, are paying off their debt and saving money. So why is it so hard to live the middle class lifestyle their parents and older peers had at their age? In this episode, we hear from Cody, a 33-year-old living in Hamilton, Ont., who is frustrated at not being able to achieve many of his financial and life goals despite being a fiscally responsible adult. Plus, Rob talks to Paul Kershaw, a professor at the University of British Columbia and founder of Generation Squeeze, a group that researches intergenerational fairness, about why many millennials feel like the middle class is dead.

Stress Test
Coming soon: Stress Test Season 5

Stress Test

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 1:31


So much has changed in the last two years including how we work, where we live and what's important to us. But your money matters just as much as it did pre-pandemic – maybe even more. The Globe's personal finance podcast is back this month for its fifth season. Join hosts Rob Carrick and Roma Luciw as they talk with real people and experts to tackle the money questions on your mind. Up this season: the cost of going back to the office, the price of gas versus electric vehicles, the rise of ethical investing and the latest challenges when buying a home.

City Space
Can we break the middle class of their addiction to sprawl?

City Space

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 23:02


A generation ago, a middle-class income could buy you a detached home in a big city. Now? Folks are finding they need to set their sights further and further away from any downtown centre if they want to hold fast to that dream. But as populations and climate emergencies rise, experts tell us that urban densification is the necessary path forward. So what do cities have to do to retain the middle-class? And how, exactly, does the middle-class break their addiction to personal space and redefine “making it” when it comes to acquiring housing?In this episode, we hear from Jennifer Keesmaat, Toronto's former Chief City Planner and founder of Markee Developments, on why she thinks rental units and high-quality public spaces will do the trick. Plus, Rollin Stanley, former General Manager of Planning for Calgary, details how governments all over the country should get imaginative with their heritage buildings. Finally, we ask Rob Carrick, Personal Finance Columnist at the Globe, about why he's letting millennials off the hook when it comes to housing. 

Teach Me Freedom
#7 - How to Buy a Home in Canada ft. Dr. Enoch Omololu of Savvy New Canadians

Teach Me Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 58:09 Transcription Available


**find the video podcast of this episode here: https://youtu.be/NycbXyUOMfw!**In this episode, Alisia Young interviews Dr. Enoch Omololu, DVM, the author of How to Buy a Home in Canada:  A Simplified Guide For The First-Time Home Buyer,  and the creator of The Savvy New Canadians (see bio below).Resources Recommended by Dr. Enoch Omololu:How to Buy a Home in Canada:  A Simplified Guide For The First-Time Home Buyer [book] - https://amzn.to/3xdqTnJ Savvy New Canadians [website] - https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/BONUS - Free guide on how to buy a home [guide] - https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/how-to-buy-a-house-in-canada-step-by-step-guide/Rob Carrick - personal finance column with The Globe And Mail - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/rob-carrick/ratehub.ca - mortgage and real estate calculatorsCMHC - Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation - https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/Connect & Contact Dr. Enoch Omololu:Website - https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/contact/Connect & Contact Alisia:Congrats Superwoman: When You've Climbed the Mountain and Still Don't Feel Good Enough - https://amzn.to/3nJcATHEat 'N' Live Free Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQfB...Eat 'N' Live Free Website - www.eatnlivefree.comTeach Me Freedom Contact - teachmefreedom2020@gmail.comInstagram: @teachmefreedom2020Dr. Enoch' Omololu's Bio:Enoch Omololu is a veterinarian and the resident personal finance expert at Savvy New Canadians. He has a master's degree in Finance and Investment Management from the University of Aberdeen Business School and is the author of HOW TO BUY A HOME IN CANADA: A Simplified Guide For The First-Time Home Buyer. Enoch has a passion for helping others win with their finances and he has been featured on several leading Canadian personal finance publications.Connect & Contact Alisia: hello@teachmefreedom.ca Teach Me Freedom Website - www.teachmefreedom.ca Eat 'N' Live Free Website - www.eatnlivefree.com