The Wealthy Barber Podcast
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
#71 — Jonathan Chevreau: Lessons from Decades as a Personal Finance Author & Journalist
Our guest this episode is Jonathan Chevreau — veteran personal finance journalist, author and founder of the Financial Independence Hub. Jonathan spent nearly two decades as the National Post's personal finance columnist, served as Editor-in-Chief of MoneySense and still writes the magazine's Retired Money column.
In this episode, Dave and Jonathan dive into the lessons of a career spent covering
#70 — Chad Wiebe: Retirement Planning 101
Our guest this episode is Chad Wiebe — Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Pathway Wealth, a virtual, advice-only financial planning firm based in Winnipeg serving clients across Canada.
In this episode, Dave and Chad take a deep dive into the fundamentals of retirement planning. They explore why so many retirees struggle to give themselves permission to spend, how to build a financial pla
#69 — Mike Lipkin: How to Find Purpose in Life and Retirement
Our guest this episode is Mike Lipkin — motivational speaker, executive coach and founder of Environics/Lipkin, a Toronto-based research and motivation company. Mike has spoken to more than a million people across 43 countries, authored 18 books on leadership and high performance, and has built his career around helping people play at their best.
In this episode, Dave and Mike dive into what it ta
#68 — Brian Portnoy: A Behavioural Finance Expert on How to Shape a Life of Money and Meaning
Our guest this episode is Brian Portnoy — behavioural finance expert, founder and CEO of Shaping Wealth and author of "The Geometry of Wealth" and "The Investor's Paradox." Brian holds a PhD from the University of Chicago, is a CFA charterholder and spent more than two decades in the financial industry. His mission is helping people use their money to underwrite a meaningful life.
In this episode,
#67 — Alexandra Macqueen: How Retirement Planning Has Changed Over the Years
Our guest this episode is Alexandra Macqueen — CFP professional, Vice President of Learning, Development and Professional Practice at FP Canada and one of Canada's leading voices on retirement income planning. Alexandra has been a practicing financial planner since 2005, taught personal finance at York University's Schulich School of Business and co-authored the bestselling book "Pensionize Your N
#66 — Brenda Hiscock: A Remarkable Story About Overcoming Hardships and Finding Fulfillment as a Financial Planner
Our guest this episode is Brenda Hiscock, a CFP with Objective Financial Partners, one of Canada's leading advice-only planning firms. Brenda's route to financial planning was anything but easy. She lost her mother as a teenager, faced homelessness, battled addiction and overcame a cancer diagnosis, all while building a decades-long career in Canadian financial services. Today, she draws on those
#65 — Michael J. Wiener: Answers to the Money Questions That Matter
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
#48 — Rob Carrick (Returns): Retirement, the Value of Financial Advice and the Canadian Economy
Our guest this episode is Rob Carrick — longtime personal finance columnist at The Globe and Mail and one of Canada’s most respected voices on money. Rob returns as our first-ever repeat guest after being a fan favourite back in episode #3!
For 27 years, Rob helped Canadians make sense of investing, housing, debt and retirement through his widely read column at The Globe. He semi-retired in the sp
#47 — Amber Kanwar: Investing and the Active vs. Passive Debate
Our guest this episode is Amber Kanwar, host of the “In the Money” Podcast and former BNN Bloomberg anchor who has spent over a decade covering financial markets and interviewing hundreds of portfolio managers, CEOs, political leaders and major newsmakers across North America.
In this episode, Dave and Amber explore the world of investing and the ongoing debate between active and passive strategie
#46 — Gary Teelucksingh: Inheritances & How to Talk to Your Family About Legacy
Our guest this episode is Gary Teelucksingh, author of “Roots of Prosperity” which is a guide to preserving wealth, values and family unity across generations. Gary is also a seasoned financial services expert and consultant with over two decades of experience spanning operations, technology and strategic transformation across North America and beyond.
In this conversation, Dave and Gary explore o
#45 — Jon Flynn: Wow, The Canadian Housing Market Is Leaking And It Won't Stop Raining
Our guest this episode is Jon Flynn — Broker of Record at Flynn Real Estate Inc. and a well-respected Realtor with more than 15 years of experience. Jon is also the creator of the popular YouTube channel “Jon Flynn Real Estate Stats” where he analyzes Canadian housing trends and market data to help consumers better understand what’s happening in real estate.
In this conversation, Dave and Jon dive
#44 — Meagan Balaneski: Opportunities and Challenges in the Financial Planning Industry
Our guest this episode is Meagan Balaneski — Portfolio Manager and Certified Financial Planner® with Aligned Capital Partners in Vermilion, Alberta. Meagan earned a place on the CFP® President’s List for top exam performance in 2013 and recently won the FPAC 2025 Financial Planning Award.
In this conversation, Dave and Meagan explore both the opportunities and challenges shaping the financial plan
#43 — Julia Chung: Human-Led Financial Planning
Our guest this week is Julia Chung, CFP®, FEA, TEP — CEO of Spring Planning, President of FPAC and a Financial Planning & Family Enterprise Consultant with over 25 years of experience helping people navigate complex financial decisions.
In this episode, Dave and Julia explore what advice-only financial planning really means and why human-led planning matters more than ever. Their conversation
#42 — Jason Watt: The Financial Advice Landscape in Canada
Our guest this episode is Jason Watt — a Canadian financial education leader and long-time contributor to the professional training and development of financial planners, advisors, and insurance professionals across the country. Jason has spent years helping shape how financial advice is taught in Canada, including previously serving as the lead instructor at Business Career College, where he deve
#41 — Chris Guillebeau: How to Start a Side Hustle
Episode #41 is out now! Our guest this episode is Chris Guillebeau — author, entrepreneur, blogger and speaker best known for “The $100 Startup,” “Side Hustle,” and his latest book, “Time Anxiety.” Chris first rose to prominence through his blog “The Art of Non-Conformity,” where he shared stories of unconventional work, travel and building income on your own terms.
In this conversation, Dave and
#40 — Heather & Doug Boneparth: Managing Money Together in a Relationship
Our guests this episode are Heather and Doug Boneparth — co-authors of the book Money Together: How to find fairness in your relationship and become an unstoppable financial team. Doug is the founder of Bone Fide Wealth in New York City and serves on the advisory councils for CNBC and Investopedia. Heather is a lawyer-turned-financial-writer, Bone Fide Wealth’s Director of Business and Legal Affai
#39 — Shannon Lee Simmons: Financial Planning for Everyday Canadians
Our guest this episode is Shannon Lee Simmons — Certified Financial Planner®, Chartered Investment Manager®, bestselling author, media personality and founder of the New School of Finance™. Shannon is widely recognized as a trailblazer in Canada’s fee-only financial planning movement and her latest book is “Making Bank,” a financial guide for teens.
In this conversation, Dave and Shannon explore
#38 — Melissa Leong: Money Should Support Happiness, Not Compete With It
Our guest this episode is Melissa Leong — national media personality, a sought-after speaker and award-winning author of the feel-good finance guide “Happy Go Money.” Melissa has been the resident money expert on Canada’s leading daytime talk show “The Social” for 14 years and is also a repeat guest on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on CBS.
This is an amazing episode for anyone looking to better manage
#37 — Shaun Maslyk: Lessons From the Research on Money & Happiness
Our guest this episode is Shaun Maslyk — a practicing Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Financial Behavior Specialist® who blends financial planning with positive psychology to help people understand their money stories and flourish beyond their finances. Shaun holds a master’s degree in positive psychology from the University of East London, where his research focused on the relationship
#36 — Aravind Sithamparapillai: Financial Planning Tips from a CFP® Gold Medalist
Our guest this episode is Aravind Sithamparapillai, a financial planner at Ironwood Wealth Management Group. Earlier this year, Aravind earned his CFP® designation with the highest exam score in the country, placing him at the top of the CFP® Exam President’s List, and was also selected for FP Canada’s Emerging Leader’s Award.
In this conversation, Dave and Aravind walk through what great financia
#35 — Daniel Foch: The State of the Canadian Real Estate Market
Our guest this episode is Daniel Foch, a Canadian real estate broker, co-host of “The Canadian Real Estate Investor” podcast and Chief Real Estate Officer at Valery.ca. Daniel creates widely-followed content at the intersection of data, news and insights for the Canadian housing market.
In this conversation, Dave and Daniel tackle the big questions facing the real estate market today. They discuss
#34 — Morgan Housel: Timeless Lessons From “The Psychology of Money” & “The Art of Spending”
Our guest this episode is Morgan Housel, international bestselling author of “The Psychology of Money,” “Same as Ever” and his newest book, “The Art of Spending Money.”
In this conversation, Dave and Morgan explore the timeless principles that shape how we think about money, happiness and decision-making. Morgan shares the story behind writing “The Psychology of Money,” why earning more didn’t cha
#33 — John Y. Campbell: Why the Financial System is Broken and How to Fix It
Our guest this week is John Y. Campbell — a globally respected Harvard economist and one of the most influential voices in academic financial economics. Over his career, John has published more than 100 academic papers spanning fixed-income markets, equity valuation, portfolio theory and household finance.
John’s newest book, “Fixed: Why Personal Finance Is Broken and How to Make It Work for Eve
#32 — Leanne Kaufman: The Do’s and Don’ts of Estate Planning
Episode #32 is out now! Our guest this episode is Leanne Kaufman — President and CEO of RBC Royal Trust, the division of RBC that helps Canadians with estate, trust and incapacity planning/professional administration. Leanne is a lawyer by training and is extremely knowledgeable about all things estate planning in Canada.
In this conversation, Dave and Leanne dive deep into the fundamentals of est
#31 — Andrew Hallam: “Millionaire Teacher” and Finding Balance
Our guest this episode is Andrew Hallam—bestselling author of “Millionaire Teacher,” “Millionaire Expat” and “Balance.”
Andrew’s journey into personal finance started in an unlikely place: at 19 years old, he met a millionaire mechanic who taught him that building wealth isn’t about earning a high salary — it’s about making your money work harder than you do. Since then, Andrew has become one of t
#30 — Preet Banerjee Interviews Dave: The Incredible Story Behind "The Wealthy Barber" and Its Update
SPECIAL EPISODE: To commemorate the launch of the fully updated “The Wealthy Barber,” we’re doing a very special episode this week where Dave is the guest on his own podcast!
We brought back fan favourite and financial-educator extraordinaire, Preet Banerjee, to host the conversation and turn the tables on Dave. Together, they dive into the stories behind “The Wealthy Barber” — from why Dave first
#29 — Jason Pereira: The Evolution of Financial Advice in Canada
Our guest this episode is Jason Pereira — Senior Partner & Financial Planner at Woodgate Financial and one of Canada’s most prolific voices in the financial planning industry.
Jason has spent over two decades immersed in the world of financial planning — earning nine professional designations, contributing to hundreds of articles and podcasts and becoming a trusted expert on everything from pr
#28 — Dave Chilton on The Rational Reminder Podcast
We’re doing something a little different this week! Instead of posting one of our usual episodes, we’re sharing a recent conversation Dave had on "The Rational Reminder Podcast" — one that resonated deeply with listeners.
The feedback on this episode was overwhelmingly positive, with many saying it offered timeless insights, humour and refreshingly practical advice. So, we wanted to make sure our
#27 — Jason Heath: Financial Planning 101
Our guest this episode is Jason Heath—Managing Director at Objective Financial Partners and one of Canada’s most respected fee-only/advice-only financial planners.
In this episode, Dave and Jason cover the foundations of financial planning in Canada, tackling hot-button topics like RRSPs vs. TFSAs, reverse mortgages, annuities, CPP/OAS timing, insurance planning, estate-planning pitfalls and more.
#26 — Steve Saretsky: Canadian Real Estate—CRAZY Times Have Led to CRAZY Times
Our guest this episode is Steve Saretsky—a top 1% realtor in Vancouver and the host of one of Canada’s most popular real estate YouTube channels and the podcast “The Loonie Hour.”
In this wide-ranging conversation, Dave and Steve explore the current state and uncertain future of Canada’s real estate market. They talk about the collapse of the condo market, cancelled development projects, rising r
#25 — Joyee Yang: Taking the Intimidation Out of Investing for Beginners
Our guest this episode is Joyee Yang—a “finfluencer” with over 300,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more. Joyee has built an audience by taking the intimidation out of investing and teaching the basics in a clear, relatable way.
In this episode, Dave and Joyee dive into her journey: from getting kicked out at 19, to working three jobs to pay off student debt and buy a condo, to
#24 — Jamie Golombek: Tax and Estate Planning in Canada
Our guest this episode is Jamie Golombek—Managing Director of Tax & Estate Planning at CIBC and a widely respected voice in the Canadian financial industry. Jamie is a frequent guest on BNN, CTV and CBC’s The National, and in 2023 was awarded the prestigious CPA Fellow designation.
In this episode, Dave and Jamie dive deep into the world of tax and estate planning in Canada. They cover everyth
#23 — Aaron Hector: Optimizing Your Finances and Estate Planning
Our guest this episode is Aaron Hector—Founding Partner of TIER Wealth, President of the Institute of Advanced Financial Planners and a fellow personal-finance nerd like Dave.
In this episode, Dave and Aaron explore some of the most overlooked opportunities in Canadian financial and estate planning. From optimizing RESP withdrawals to gifting tax deductions to your kids, Aaron shares smart, action
#22 — Brian Scudamore: Building a $700M Business
Our guest this episode is Brian Scudamore—founder and CEO of O2E Brands, the parent company of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, the world’s largest junk removal business. Brian started the company at just 18 years old after dropping out of high school, and has since built it into a $700 million empire. Along the way, he’s expanded into other home service brands like WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine, and today i
#21 — Ben Rabidoux: The State of Canada’s Real Estate Market
Our guest this week is Ben Rabidoux—Founder of Edge Realty Analytics and North Cove Advisors and one of the most respected voices on Canadian housing and economics. In this episode, he joins Dave to tackle some of the biggest questions facing Canada’s real estate market today.
From the condo market crash to vacancy rates for rentals to the role of HELOCs and immigration policy, Ben explains how we
#20 — Adam Bornn: Retirement Planning For Canadians
Our guest this episode is Adam Bornn—Founder and Managing Partner at Parallel Wealth, a Canadian financial planning firm that specializes in helping people retire with confidence. Adam also runs an educational YouTube channel (@ParallelWealth) with over 138,000 subscribers where he shares practical and approachable retirement advice for Canadians.
In this conversation, Dave and Adam dive deep into
#19 — Amanda Lang: Canada’s Economy and the Impacts of AI
Our guest this week is Amanda Lang—longtime Canadian business journalist and host of Taking Stock, a weekly business news program on CTV, BNN Bloomberg and CP24.
In this episode, Dave and Amanda dive into the state of Canada’s economy from our productivity struggles and housing crisis to the US tariffs to whether the capital gains tax on real estate needs to change. They also unpack the profound i
#18 — Bruce Sellery: Getting Out of Debt So You Can Get Back Into Life
Our guest this week is Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada—a non-profit credit counselling agency that’s helped millions of Canadians avoid bankruptcy, get out of debt and reclaim control of their financial lives.
In this episode, Bruce joins Dave to talk about the growing debt problem in Canada and the personal stories behind it. They dig into everything from credit scores to the rising cost of k
#17 — Jim Chuong (The Lazy Canadian Investor): Real Estate and ETF Investing
Our guest this week is Jim Chuong—better known online as “The Lazy Canadian Investor.” With over 1 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, Jim has built a massive audience by breaking down investing concepts in a clear, no-BS way.
In this episode, Dave and Jim cover a wide range of investing topics—from how Jim first got into real estate investing to whether it still makes sense today. They
#16 — Kelley Keehn: Breaking Free from Debt, the Psychology of Overspending and How to Avoid Financial Fraud
Our guest this week is Kelley Keehn—best-selling author, personal finance expert and media personality who is on a mission to help Canadians build healthier relationships with money.
In this episode, Dave sits down with Kelley to unpack some of the most pressing financial challenges people face today. From the emotional weight of debt to the psychological traps that make it so easy to overspend, K
#15 — Gerry Dee: Lessons Learned From Comedy, Athletics and “Mr. D” (15ish Minute Money)
Our guest this episode is the legendary Canadian comedian Gerry Dee! You know him as the creator and star of “Mr. D” and the host of “Family Feud Canada”—but did you know “The Wealthy Barber” is one of the five books he’s ever read?
In this 15ish minute episode, Gerry sits down with Dave to talk about the lessons he learned during his early career as a teacher, his leap into stand-up comedy, his b
#14 — Office Hours #1 (Live Call-In Q&A)
Welcome to the very first “Office Hours” episode of The Wealthy Barber Podcast where Canadians call in with real financial questions and Dave Chilton offers guidance through his signature mix of wisdom, wit and practical advice.
From coast to coast, listeners asked about everything from budgeting for big home repairs to whether “Pay Yourself First” applies to before- or after-tax income to investi
#13 — Mark Scheifele: The Wealthy Barber’s Impact on an NHL Star (15ish Minute Money)
Our guest this episode is Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele! Mark was given a copy of “The Wealthy Barber” early in his career and it still influences the way he manages his finances today.
In this 15ish minute episode, Dave and Mark chat about Mark’s experience playing the NHL, what he likes to spend his money on, his approach to investing and, most importantly, Mark’s role on Dave’s fantasy hock
#12 — Mark McGrath: TFSAs vs. RRSPs (15ish Minute Money)
In our very first 15ish-minute episode, we cover a big question: TFSAs or RRSPs? To help answer it, we’ve got Mark McGrath—Associate Portfolio Manager at PWL Capital and co-host of the “Rational Reminder” podcast—who’s spent plenty of time looking at all of the pros and cons.
In this podcast, Mark and Dave break down key points including why RRSPs get a bad rap (but shouldn’t), how RRSP withdrawal
#11 — Robb Engen: Navigating Retirement and Advice-Only Financial Planning
Our guest this episode is Robb Engen—creator of the Canadian personal finance blog “Boomer & Echo” and advice-only financial planner based in Lethbridge, AB.
In this podcast, Dave and Robb discuss navigating retirement and the world of advice-only financial planning—what it is, why it’s not as common in Canada and Robb’s unconventional career path in finance. Much of the conversation has Robb
#10 — Arlene Dickinson: Dragons’ Den, Her Early Career Struggles & The Current Economic Climate
Our guest this episode is none other than Arlene Dickinson—famed businesswoman, investor, author and the longest-serving Dragon on CBC’s "Dragons’ Den."
In this episode, Dave and Arlene reminisce about their time on "Dragons’ Den" together and chat about everything from Arlene’s early career struggles to the potential US tariffs to the current economic climate for Canadian entrepreneurs and much,
#9 — Dan Bortolotti: Index Investing, ETFs and Financial Planning
We’re joined this episode by Dan Bortolotti—Portfolio Manager at PWL Capital, creator of the hugely popular “Canadian Couch Potato” blog, author of “Reboot Your Portfolio: 9 Steps to Successful Investing with ETFs” and co-host of the “Rational Reminder” podcast.
In this episode, Dan and Dave dive deep into index investing, covering everything from active vs. passive investing styles to tips for DI
#8 — Ron Butler: Real Estate, Mortgages and The Housing-Affordability Crisis
Our guest this episode is Ron Butler—a 30-year veteran of the mortgage industry and owner of Butler Mortgage. Some of you may recognize Ron from his social media rants or his “Angry Mortgage Podcast” where he uses colourful language and profanity to express his opinions (and share his wisdom!) on the world of real estate and mortgages.
In this episode, Dave and Ron discuss all things real estate
#7 — Richard Coffin (The Plain Bagel): "Finfluencers" and Behavioural Finance
Our guest this episode is Richard Coffin—better known to many as "The Plain Bagel." Richard is a CFA and CFP professional working as a Portfolio Manager in Ottawa. He has nearly 1 million subscribers on his YouTube channel where he creates entertaining and educational videos on finance, investing and economics.
In this episode, Dave and Richard discuss the rise of "Finfluencers" in today’s social-
#6 — Barry Choi: Credit Cards and Loyalty Points—How to Get the Most Value
Our guest this episode is Barry Choi, the ultimate expert on all things credit card points and loyalty programs in Canada. You may also know him from his frequent TV appearances or his personal finance website www.moneywehave.com.
In this episode Dave asks Barry everything Canadians need to know about credit card points and loyalty programs including which programs offer the most lucrative sign-up
#5 — Ben Felix: A Deep Dive Into the World of Investing
Our guest this episode is Ben Felix—Chief Investment Officer at PWL Capital and co-host of “The Rational Reminder” podcast. You might also know him from his popular YouTube channel where he creates meticulously researched videos on investing, financial decision-making and living a good life (although you may not recognize his stunning new hairstyle!).
In this episode Dave and Ben dive deeply int
#4 — Jessica Moorhouse: How to Take Control of Your Relationship with Money
Our guest this episode is Jessica Moorhouse—a Canadian personal finance creator, host of the “More Money Podcast,” and soon-to-be-published author of the book “Everything but Money: The Hidden Barriers Between You and Financial Freedom.”
In this episode Dave and Jessica discuss how our emotions and past experiences affect our relationship with money including bad financial habits people learn from
#3 — Rob Carrick: How Personal Finance in Canada Has Changed Over the Last Three Decades
Our guest this episode is Rob Carrick—one of the most well-known personal-finance experts in the country through his 30+ years as a financial writer and columnist for The Globe and Mail.
In this episode Dave and Rob discuss how personal finance in Canada has changed over the last 35 years including how more parents are helping their adult-age children financially, how social media is increasing t
#2 — Robin Taub: How To Teach Your Kids About Money
Our guest this episode is Robin Taub—a financial educator focused on helping parents teach their kids to be responsible, independent and money-smart for life through her award winning book “The Wisest Investment” and public speaking engagements.
In this episode we discuss all things parents should know when teaching their kids about money, from allowances, to piggy banks, to how much kids should s
#1 — Preet Banerjee: All Things Canadian Personal Finance
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Wealthy Barber Podcast!
Our first guest is Preet Banerjee—one of the top financial educators in Canada, having been a regular for years on CBC's The National, renowned speaker and author of the bestselling book, “Stop Overthinking Your Money.” Recently, Preet completed a doctorate with his research focusing on the value of financial advice to Canadian hous
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