Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

How many times have you changed your password in the name of cybersecurity. Well new technology and biometrics could make passwords a distant memory. Amisha Parikh, VP of Product Strategy, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions at Mastercard, joins us to explain how biometrics work.   Connect with Amisha on LinkedIn.

You may love money but does money love you? According to Julia Carlson it is possible. Julia who is a financial advisor and founder of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group joins us to take us through her book, ‘Money Loves You’ and shares some tips for improving your relationship with your finances.     Connect with Julia on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

When it comes to productivity Canada lags behind other G7 countries. And a large cause to that problem is because we are not investing. Zita Cobb, former tech sector CEO of Shorefast and an innkeeper at Fogo Island Inn, joins us tell us how she thinks we can solve this issue. Find out more about Shorefast and connect on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Canada has an investment problem, and that is holding back economic prosperity.  Zita Cobb, former tech CFO, founder of Shorefast and the innkeeper at Fogo Island Inn, tells us what she thinks can be done to overcome these challenges.  Then, new technology to fight cybercrime. Amisha Parikh, VP of Product Strategy, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions at Mastercard, tells us about biometrics and how they work. Plus, Julia Carlson, financial advisor and founder of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group, takes us through her book Money Loves You. To find out more about the guests check out: Zita Cobb: Shorefast |LinkedIn | Instagram Julia Carson: Facebook | X | Instagram| YouTube Amisha Parikh: 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

Investing in real estate on your own can be very expensive but now there is a platform that allows people to invest in real estate across Canada and the United States at any amount. Stephen Jagger, co-founder of Addy, joins us to tell us how it works. Connect with Addy on Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter. Connect with Stephen on X/Twitter.

Michele Cagan, certified public accountant and author of ‘Stock Market 101, joins us to talk about the importance of constantly refreshing the main concepts of the stock market so young people can know when the ‘entry point’ is to start investing for their future. Find out more at michelecagancpa.com and connect on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter.

Over the last 20 years the focus has been reducing household debt that would be the best for Canadians but now there is a different perspective of letting individuals take on more debt to address the affordability crisis. Jean Marc Ah-Sen joins us to talk about it. Connect with Marc on Instagram.

While it should be easy to switch banks for some reason most Canadians stick with the bank that they started with, regardless of the quality of the relationship. Lesley-Anne Scorgie, founder of MeVest, joins us to give us the insight on hard it is to switch banks and what steps do you need to do if you are considering breaking up with your bank. Find out more at mevest.ca and connect on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter.

You didn’t promise to stay with your bank until “death do us part”.  But how do you navigate the switching?  Lesley-Anne Scorgie, personal finance columnist and president at MeVest shares her tips. Then, a contradictory solution to solving the affordability crisis - allowing people to take on more debt. Canadian writer Jean Marc Ah-Sen tells us more.  And, a guide for new and experienced investors. Michele Cagan, certified public accountant, takes us through her book Stock Market 101. Plus, we’ll speak with Stephen Jagger, co-founder of addy, a real estate investment platform. To find out more about the guests check out: Lesley-Anne Scorgie: mevest.ca | Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter Jean Marc Ah-Sen: Instagram Michele Cagan: michelecagancpa.com | Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter Addy: Instagram | Facebook | X/Twitter Stephen Jagger: X/Twitter Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

We are joined by Julia Chung, president of the Financial Planning Association of Canada, to talk about the different kinds of financial planners and mainly an ‘advice-only financial planner’. Julia fills us in on how it works and how to know if this option is right for you. Find out more at springplans.ca and connect on X/Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

One of the best ways to advocate for financial equality and improving women’s status is by better voting. We are joined by Janine Rogan, author of ‘The Pink Tax: Diminishing a Financial System Designed to Keep Women Broke’, to take a deeper look at how voting and policy changes is needed to make a real impact. Find out more at pinktaxbook.com and the wealthbuildingacademy.com. Connect with Janine on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

With the influx of the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ options popping up at the checkout of your favourite online store. This will allow you to pay for purchases in installments. One study looked at the pros and cons of this service. We take you through the financial health effects users may experience with Ed deHaan, professor at the Standford School of Business and one of the authors of the study “Buy now (pain?) later”. Connect with Ed on LinkedIn.

It can be difficult to navigate all the changes that come with having an aging adult in your life. Do they need to go to assisted care, or who will be your power of attorney. These are conversations we need to have. Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, wrote a book to help you have these conversations. She joins us to share her tips. Connect with Laura on X/Twitter.

Family dynamics can be tricky at the best of times.  But as our parents grow older there can be new challenges for kids to face.  Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, takes us through her new book Let’s Talk About Aging Parents. Then, a study that looks at the financial health impacts of using “Buy Now, Pay Later” when making purchases online. Co-author and Professor at the Stanford School of Business Ed deHaan tells us more.  And, why voting is important in achieving financial equality for women. Chartered Professional Accountant and author Janine Rogan explains. Plus, a look at advice-only financial planning with Julia Chung, president of the Financial Planning Association of Canada. To find out more about the guests check out: Laura Tamblyn Watts: X/Twitter Ed deHaan: LinkedIn Janine Rogan: pinktaxbook.com | wealthbuildingacademy.com | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Julia Chung: springplans.ca | X/Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

We all know the importance of financial literacy and how important it is for kids to have this knowledge but most of the time it is left up to the parents and not teachers. Tim Ranzetta, co-founder of Next Gen Personal Finance, joins us to talk about their mission that every high school student in the U.S. would have to take a one-semester course in personal finance before graduating all by the year 2030. Connect with Tim on X/Twitter.

Whose responsibility is who’s in your household? We have Eve Rodsky join us to talk about the method she come up with called the ‘Fair Play Method’ which has turned into a book and a card game. Eve joins us to take us through how this method helps couples address the issue of who does what at home. Connect on Instagram and Facebook.

Self-esteem and money can go hand in hand according to Aja Evans, a financial therapist and coach. Aja joins us to talk about how self-esteem can impact a person's relationship with their finances and spending habits. Connect with Aja on Instagram.

Your first thought of investing in real estate is buying an income property. But what if you don’t want to deal with leaky faucets or tenants. Get into the real estate game by working with a  private equity firm so you don’t have to deal with all that. We speak to Greybrook CEO, Sasha Cucuz, about how they invest on behalf of investors in large-scale real estate developments. Find out more at greybrook.com and connect on LinkedIn and Instagram. Connect with Sasha on LinkedIn.

How to balance household tasks with a partner. Author Eve Rodsky takes us through The Fair Play Method. Then, a goal to have all graduating high school students in the U.S. take a personal finance course. Tim Ranzetta from Next Gen Personal Finance tells us about Mission 2030. And, what your self esteem has to do with your money habits. Financial therapist and coach Aja Evans explains.  Plus, we’ll speak with Greybrook CEO Sasha Cucuz about investing in real estate. To find out more about the guests check out: Sasha Cucuz: LinkedIn Greybrook: greybrook.com | LinkedIn | Instagram Aja Evans: Instagram Eve Rodsky: Instagram | Facebook Tim Ranzetta: ngpf.org | X/Twitter 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

Talking about money with your peers can be uncomfortable especially when it comes to their salary. We are joined by Canadian Millennial Money Expert and financial counsellor Jessica Moorhouse to talk about the importance and challenges around transparency. Connect with Jessica on Instagram.