Episodes

For the final episode of 2022, I am sharing the exact step by step process we took to save for our first home. It wasn't an easy journey. It was filled with determination, discipline, and some out of the box …

What better way to avoid pitfalls and mistakes is listen to the experiences of others. In this episode we have a great conversation with Darnell Brown, an educator and growth strategist for creative entrepreneurs. He has an ...

Wow... we are at the end of 2022! Where did the time go? In this episode, we take a look back and dive into what we did wrong and what went well. It's important to reflect on the past in …

You don't want to miss this episode! What a conversation... Imagine everything you dreamt about becoming a reality! In today's episode we talk with Ryan Crain author of "Gravel Roads". Listen to his personal experience of tra...

At this time of year, it's hard not to get caught up in the holiday shopping. But if we are to stop and reflect. Do we need to spend to give? In this episode, we discuss how spending make us …

In today's short episode. We are reviewing an opinion article from the Globe and Mail (a Toronto News Outlet). The function of a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) has changed over the years, and now with rising interest rat...

This week episode was broadcast Live on Instagram . We discussed: * How to allocate positive cash flow * The importance of an emergency fund * How to handle rising interest rates * What is better.. using Credit or Debit …

To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, we invited Vianna Danaylchuk to share her money story, and her passion of helping parents teach their kids to budget. Vianna is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada and founder ...

Debt ... The subject that no one wants to talk about, but has the largest impact on our financial position, and mental well-being . Debt is a very debatable subject, but at the end of the day in order to …

In today's episode we dig into the BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) trend. It sounds good? Doesn't it? Who wouldn't want to purchase and item for a fraction of the price, and worry about the rest later. This trend is …

This episode is a Q&A session of two of our most frequently asked questions! You are not going to want to miss this one! 1. How much do I need to save to buy a property? 2. Should I rent …

Paycheck to Paycheck , it can seem like a never-ending vicious cycle. The key to escape is planning. In this episode we discuss: · Recognize whether dollars remain after budgeted items are taken care of · Iden...

I am excited to share with you a conversation that I was a part of last week. Amanda Fludd the host of the Mindset & Motivation Community hosted a Back on Track Bootcamp, and asked me to be a part …

Every wonder why the average household has $5,000-$10,000 of consumers debt, when there are a million financial apps, tools, and software out there? It is hard to stay motivated! You know all the right things to do, but it is...

Perception vs Reality. Oftentimes we think we are doing a good job managing our finances, but we aren’t getting any closer to our goals. It’s great to have a system in place, but if you don’t have a way to …

What is the difference between a resolution, aspiration, and a goal. Somethings its hard to tell the difference. This episode will teach you how to create goals that are obtainable. This strategy and will set up a plan to mak...

How exactly do you prepare for the unexpected? In this episode you will learn how to save for a rainy day. The number one reason people fall off their savings goals is because they haven’t created a safety net to …

For most people Budget = Boring Life. I completely understand where they are coming from. Budgets have been marketed as restrictive tools that take the fun out of life. This episode will prove that this just isn’t true. We ar...

Let's explore our habits surrounding money. Everyone has a different personality when it comes to money, and our personality dictates our relationship with money. In this episode find out your personality. Could you be a: · ...

"If you don't know where you come from, you truly don't know where you're going" ~ Maya Angelo This episode works through an exercise on how to identify your current spending habits. If completed, you will know exactly what y...

Welcome to the "Saving for Your First Home" Podcast. For the most of us, there comes a point in time where we think to ourselves, it would be really nice to own property, but it sometimes can feel like a …