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The Wealthy Barber Podcast

The Wealthy Barber Podcast

The Wealthy Barber Inc. 59 episodes Latest May 26, 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

#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 Jun 2, 2026 1624 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 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 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 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 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 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
#53 — Brian Orlando: The Case for Keeping Your Finances Simple Apr 21, 2026 3248 Our guest this episode is Brian Orlando — CPA and creator of the fast-growing Canadian personal finance account @CalmMoneyCoach. Brian has over 15 years of experience across accounting, finance and tech, before recently leaving the corporate world to pursue financial coaching full time. His mission is simple: reduce money stress and help people build plans they can actually stick to. In this conve
#52 — Moira Rose Váně: RESPs & How to Save for Your Kids’ Education Apr 14, 2026 2757 Our guest this episode is Moira Rose Váně — a full-time lawyer and Qualified Associate Financial Planner® who specializes in helping Canadian families save for their kids’ education through RESPs.  In this conversation, Dave and Moira take a deep dive into everything you need to know about RESPs — from how they work to how to invest inside them to the often-overlooked pitfalls like high fees and e
#51 — Doug Hoyes: Bankruptcy, Consumer Proposals and the State of the Canadian Consumer Apr 7, 2026 2535 Our guest this episode is Doug Hoyes — Co-Founder of Hoyes Michalos, Licensed Insolvency Trustee and one of Canada’s leading experts on debt and personal insolvency. Doug has spent decades helping Canadians navigate financial hardship and is a passionate advocate for ensuring people understand their options and find the right path forward. In this episode, Dave and Doug dive into the world of debt
#50 — Ben Felix (Returns): Investing Insights and Rapid-Fire Q&A Mar 31, 2026 3275 Our guest this episode is Ben Felix — Chief Investment Officer at PWL Capital, co-host of the Rational Reminder podcast and creator of one of the most respected investing YouTube channels, @BenFelixCSI. Ben is a returning guest from Episode #5, one of our most popular episodes to date. In this episode, Dave and Ben go through a rapid-fire Q&A on some of the most important (and misunderstood) t
#49: Ron Butler (Returns): Mortgages & Real Estate in 2026 Mar 24, 2026 2718 Our guest this episode is Ron Butler — owner of Butler Mortgage and a 30-year veteran of the Canadian mortgage brokerage industry. Ron returns as a repeat guest after being a fan favourite when he first joined us back in episode #8. He’s widely known for his blunt takes on the housing market through social media and the Angry Mortgage Podcast. In this conversation, Dave and Ron tackle the current

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