The World and Your Wallet

From politics, to social issues and even the COVID 19 pandemic, we will discuss how these ever changing events have a direct impact on the stock market and ultimately your wealth. As a Certified Financial Planner, I will also discuss and provide tips in the areas of Investments, Insurance, Tax, Real Estate and Mortgages. Be Wealthy my friends.

Bold Predictions for 2022

We take our stand and make some BOLD predictions for 2022. From the housing market, to interest rate and even the ongoing pandemic, take a listen and hear what we think may happen in 2022.

01-14
26:52

Recap of Bold Predictions for 2021

At the beginning of 2021 we did podcast where we made BOLD predictions for 2021. We take a look back at how accurate our predictions were

12-16
31:15

Common Investment Myths

In this episode we tackle 4 common investment myths that stop people from investing their money. How true are these myths?

11-22
17:11

Canadians Using Their Homes as a Piggy Bank

With low interest rates, housing prices in Canada have skyrocketed. I find that more and more Canadians are using their homes as a Piggy Bank to support a lifestyle that is outside of their means. We also look at how to use an equity take out correctly

10-18
11:01

Inflation

Inflation, is it here to stay? When is it good, when is it bad? Let's discuss

09-03
12:12

Different Investments & Portfolio Allocation

In this episode we take a look at different investment options and how to allocate your portfolio.  I shed some light on how I approach investing and if I use Mutual Funds and ETF's.

08-10
08:13

Different Investing Styles

In this episode we take a look at different investing styles, from traders to the Warren Buffett style of investing.  We also take a dive into Technical and Fundamental Analysis, and discuss what to do in volatile markets. 

07-08
11:21

Should Work From Home be Taxed?

The Pandemic pushed millions of people to work from home, with the vaccine rollout underway, many employers are still opting to have employee's work from home. This begs the question, should work from home be taxed?  An economist thinks so. We debate this topic.

03-19
13:24

How to Buy Investment Properties

Many people want to own an investment property, but its not as easy as buying any property and renting it out. We take a look at different types of Investment Properties and how you should go about finding the right one what meets your needs

02-01
21:08

Should you go in Firm When Buying Real Estate?

In GTA's hot housing market, its common for buyer's to go in firm when buying real estate. We take a step back to ask the question, should you in firm? We also take a look to see if you should use a Real Estate Agent when purchasing a new construction property

02-01
16:40

Market Bubbles & Risk Management

With Bitcoin, Tesla and many other stocks skyrocketing to new highs, and with a Toronto Housing Market which is also running hot, are we in a bubble? We look at various asset classes and discuss whether or not we are in bubble territory.

01-20
22:44

U.S. Capitol Riot & Social Media Censorship

In this episode we take a look at the U.S. Capital riot and discuss whether or not social media companies should have banned Donald Trump

01-20
18:40

Bold Predictions for 2021

 From COVID to BITCOIN, we breakout our crystal ball and provide bold predictions for 2021. These are not baseline scenarios - they are BOLD predictions so hopefully they don't come true...

01-11
21:33

Should we have Lockdown the Economy Again? PART 2

We talked about this in one of our first podcasts and here we are again, in lockdown! We discuss if the government is doing a good job and if we should be locked down in the first place.

01-06
22:47

Is Mortgage Insurance Worth it & Why is it so expensive to break a mortgage?

In this episode we look at why its so expensive to break a mortgage. We also dive into Fixed vs Variable mortgage rates and which one you may want to consider. Finally we look at if Mortgage Insurance and if its worth it.

01-06
13:15

Identifying Different Mortgage Lenders

In this episode we identify different mortgage lenders, from A Lenders to Privates. What are the pros and cons of each lenders and should you consider an alternate lender. Finally we dive into the difference between a Pre-Approval and a Firm Approval

01-06
24:58

How to Find a Good Financial Advisor

Most people walk into the bank and work with the first person they meet. However, when it comes to home renovations its common to interview multiple contractors. In order to receive quality financial advice you should spend time searching for the Financial Advisor who is right for you. In this Podcast we provide tips on how to find a good Financial Advisor.

12-15
17:48

Why I HATE Bitcoin - Should you Invest in it?

I HATE Bitcoin. I hate all digital currency  for that matter. The question is, is it a currency or commodity? Should you be investing in it? And what needs to happen before I take Bitcoin and other digital currency seriously. 

12-07
08:43

Will Universal Basic Income be the norm?

Many people have likened CERB to Universal Basic Income. Are we heading closer where Universal Basic Income is the norm? Also, should companies be paying a living wage? 

12-02
16:37

Should We Lockdown the Economy Again?

In this episode I am joined by Michael Senior, Mortgage Agent with Capital Lending Centre, we discuss whether there should be another lockdown, and the ramifications to individuals and the housing market. 

12-01
21:05

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