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The Wealthy Barber Podcast

The Wealthy Barber Podcast

The Wealthy Barber Inc. 59 Episodes Jul 21, 2026

The Wealthy Barber Podcast is Canada's go-to source for approachable, entertaining, and free financial education. Hosted by David Chilton, former Dragon on CBC's "Dragons' Den" and best-selling author of "The Wealthy Barber" and "The Wealthy Barber Returns", the podcast helps Canadians manage their money better. Episodes feature conversations with expert guests on investing, real estate, taxes, RESPs, and money psychology, plus special "Office Hours" episodes where Dave answers audience questions.

Episodes

#65 — Michael J. Wiener: Answers to the Money Questions That Matter
#65 — Michael J. Wiener: Answers to the Money Questions That Matter Jul 21, 2026 2897 Our guest this episode is Michael J. Wiener — retired cryptologist and the writer behind the long-running Canadian personal finance blog "Michael James on Money." After a high-tech career in cryptography that produced roughly 20 patents, Michael has spent nearly two decades applying an engineer's rigour to investing and retirement math, helping everyday Canadians make clearer, lower-fee, evidence-
#64 — Hanif Bayat: Macroeconomics and Entrepreneurship in Canada
#64 — Hanif Bayat: Macroeconomics and Entrepreneurship in Canada Jul 14, 2026 2290 Our guest this episode is Hanif Bayat — founder and CEO of WOWA.ca, one of Canada's largest personal finance platforms. A former quantitative analyst at BMO and RBC with a Ph.D. in theoretical chemical physics from the University of Toronto, Hanif left banking in 2018 to build WOWA into a resource of over 1,000 calculators, guides and market reports now used by millions of Canadians every year. In
#63 — Sandi Martin: Financial Lessons from One of Canada’s First Advice-Only Planners
#63 — Sandi Martin: Financial Lessons from One of Canada’s First Advice-Only Planners Jul 7, 2026 2925 Our guest this episode is Sandi Martin — one of Canada's first advice-only financial planners and a Certified Financial Planner who left retail banking to build a practice built around her values. Sandi co-founded the Financial Planning Association of Canada, co-hosted the Because Money podcast and has spent over a decade championing a simple idea: helping everyday Canadians figure out what "enoug
#62 — Ben Rabidoux (Returns): Canada’s Real Estate Outlook in 2026
#62 — Ben Rabidoux (Returns): Canada’s Real Estate Outlook in 2026 Jun 23, 2026 3042 Our guest this episode is Ben Rabidoux — founder of North Cove Advisors and Edge Realty Analytics, and one of Canada's most closely followed housing and macroeconomic analysts. Ben's data-first research is relied on by institutional investors and real estate professionals across the country, and he returns to the show to break down where Canada's real estate market is headed in 2026. In this episo
#61 — Andrea Thompson: The Growth of Advice-Only Planning & Cross-Border Tips
#61 — Andrea Thompson: The Growth of Advice-Only Planning & Cross-Border Tips Jun 16, 2026 3133 Our guest this episode is Andrea Thompson — Founder and lead financial planner of Modern Cents, a virtual, advice-only firm she launched in 2022 after more than 16 years in the financial industry. A CFP who also writes and marks the national CFP exam for FP Canada, Andrea built her practice to serve Canadians who have cash flow instead of assets, making quality financial advice accessible to young
#60 — Adam Bornn (Returns): Retirement Planning Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid
#60 — Adam Bornn (Returns): Retirement Planning Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid Jun 9, 2026 2801 Our guest this episode is Adam Bornn — founder of Parallel Wealth Financial Group and the creator of the Parallel Wealth YouTube channel, one of Canada's largest channels devoted to retirement planning. Adam returns to the show to focus on a single, high-stakes subject: how Canadians can build a retirement plan that actually works, and the common mistakes that quietly derail one. In this episode,
#59 — Benjamin Tal: The State of Canada’s Economy and Housing Market in 2026
#59 — Benjamin Tal: The State of Canada’s Economy and Housing Market in 2026 Jun 2, 2026 1610 Our guest this episode is Benjamin Tal — Managing Director and Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC Capital Markets. Benjamin has spent over two decades publishing CIBC's influential "In Focus" research, has been recognized by the International Monetary Fund as a leading expert on Canada's real estate market and has testified before Parliamentary committees on the country's most pressing economic issues
#58 — Robb Engen (Returns): Retirement Advice for Regular Canadians
#58 — Robb Engen (Returns): Retirement Advice for Regular Canadians May 26, 2026 3060 Our guest this episode is Robb Engen — a Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP), advice-only financial planner and the longtime voice behind Boomer & Echo, one of Canada's most-read personal finance blogs. Robb returns to the show to share what he's learned helping regular Canadians plan, save and spend through retirement with confidence. In this episode, Dave and Robb take a deep dive i
#57 — Daniel Crosby: How to Overcome Your Financial Biases
#57 — Daniel Crosby: How to Overcome Your Financial Biases May 19, 2026 2691 Our guest this episode is Dr. Daniel Crosby — psychologist, behavioral finance expert and Chief Behavioral Officer at Orion Advisor Solutions. Daniel is the bestselling author of several books on the psychology of money, including "The Behavioral Investor" and "The Soul of Wealth," and is the host of the popular podcast "Standard Deviations." His mission is to help investors and advisors understan
#56 — Daniel Glazier: Appraisals & How to Avoid Family Conflict Over Your Estate
#56 — Daniel Glazier: Appraisals & How to Avoid Family Conflict Over Your Estate May 12, 2026 2062 Our guest this episode is Daniel Glazier — a Certified Personal Property Appraiser (CPPA) with more than 25 years in the designation. Daniel spent decades in the used furniture and antiques trade before moving into appraisals full-time and has now completed over 1,000 appraisal reports for families, executors, lawyers and financial institutions across Southern Ontario. In this episode, Dave and Da
#55 — Mark McGrath: All-in-One ETFs, Rent vs. Buy and Financial Trade-Offs
#55 — Mark McGrath: All-in-One ETFs, Rent vs. Buy and Financial Trade-Offs May 5, 2026 3378 Our guest this episode is Mark McGrath — one of Canada's top voices on evidence-based personal finance and a returning guest from episode #12. Mark recently came out of semi-retirement to launch his own advice-only practice called Phynance which focuses on helping physicians with financial planning. He is also co-author of "Wealthier: The Investing Field Guide for Canadian Millennials."  In this e
#54 — Frederick Vettese: Retirement Planning Advice on CPP, Annuities and More
#54 — Frederick Vettese: Retirement Planning Advice on CPP, Annuities and More Apr 28, 2026 2576 Our guest this episode is Frederick Vettese — former Chief Actuary at Morneau Shepell (now Telus Health), longtime Globe & Mail columnist and one of Canada’s leading voices on retirement planning. Fred is also the author of four books on retirement, including the bestselling “Retirement Income for Life.” In this episode, Dave and Frederick cover a wide range of retirement topics from why many

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