Build Wealth Canada Podcast

Miranda Marquit, a top freelance writer, shares tips on freelancing and blogging. She emphasizes the importance of having a website for branding. The podcast also covers setting freelance rates, building expertise, and navigating self-promotion challenges. Miranda offers a reality check and free guides for aspiring freelancers and bloggers.

Dragon's Den winner Lee Renshaw shares tips on starting a side business in Canada. Topics include creating innovative products, navigating business competitions, managing post-show success, overcoming manufacturing challenges, and tips for starting a side business successfully.

Author Valerie Rind discusses how to avoid financial issues with friends and family, stressing the importance of legal documents, tough decisions, and open communication. She shares real-life stories and tips for navigating tough financial conversations, including discussing finances before marriage.

This is part 2 of the interview with Peter. If you missed part 1, it's the episode right before this one. Episode Description: Today I’m thrilled to have Peter Hodson on the show who is the owner of 5i Research, the Canadian MoneySaver Magazine, and in his investment career, has managed over $1-billion dollars in assets. I’ve always wanted to have Peter on the show to pick his brain about investing best practices here in Canada, and see what he learned over his decades of professional investing. Peter and his team have also been generous in providing Build Wealth Canada listeners with a special offer where you can get your investment questions answered, and learn more investment best practices by getting a free trial membership over at www.buildwealthcanada.ca/trial. As a "thank you" for taking a look at their research, you'll also receive a free 1 year digital subscription to Canadian MoneySaver magazine (Canada's largest personal finance magazine).  Links and Resources Free 1 month trial plus free 1 year subscription to Canadian MoneySaver Magazine: www.buildwealthcanada.ca/trial Top Tools and Resources for Financial Independence (for Canadians): Sign up anywhere on www.BuildWealthCanada.ca for a free guide on all the top tools and sites that I’ve personally used to help us achieve financial independence in our early 30s. They’re also what we use now to optimize and manage our finances, and ensure that we’re paying the lowest fees while getting solid returns on our investments. Kornel's investing course with free sample lessons at www.BuildWealthCanada.ca/invest Questions Covered: Can you start by telling us your background, and your story from your days on Bay Street, to now running 5i Research and owning Canadian MoneySaver magazine? In Canada it seems that investors fall into one of 5 main categories. They either: Buy mutual funds Buy indexes Buy individual stocks for growth Buy individual stocks for dividends Buy a combination of the above. Can you walk us through these options and how do we decide what type of investing is right for us? Before we dive into more detail and talk about 5i, what are some key investing lessons that you’ve learned over the years that we can apply to our own investing lives? Let’s talk about 5i Research. For those Canadians that haven’t heard of 5i, can you tell us more about what it is that you do, and how is 5i different? You have a model portfolio for growth, and another for income on 5i. Can you explain the difference between the two and how do we know which one to follow based on our situation? How do we choose between a growth vs a balanced portfolio? How have these portfolios been performing compared to the index? Why don’t I just invest in indexes instead of following the 5i portfolio? Is it just because of the potential for higher returns or are there some other advantages or disadvantages? (ex. greater diversification among different industries) What if I don’t want to be researching and analyzing individual companies. Is 5i still a good fit for me? (i.e. can I just model your portfolio and not do anything else other than re-balance?). Or, do I need to be actively researching the companies you suggest after your initial recommendation to ensure that they are still a good fit? Is your portfolio just for Canadian companies? If so, what sort of asset allocation do you suggest outside of Canada for diversification purposes? Would you recommend using the 5i portfolio completely for the Canadian portion of our portfolio, and then use ETFs for international exposure? ETFs that model a broad market index can now be purchased for free from certain discount brokerages here in Canada. If we are to follow the 5i portfolio, then we now have to deal with paying transaction costs every time that we purchase a stock. If somebody would like to invest a set percentage of their salary every month, what’s the step-by-step process that they should take to do it most efficiently and to minimize fees while still being diversified (which is hard to do if you’re only buying one company or two at a time)? Would this workflow/strategy change depending  on how much someone has to invest every month? What if we have a lump sum to invest? Should I use my TFSA or RRSP for the 5i portfolio? What about using an unregistered account? Should I ever be using that instead? (i.e. preferential tax treatment on dividends). Does this vary based on whether I follow your income portfolio vs your growth portfolio? Your portfolio has done really well. What if we’re concerned that we’ve missed the boat and are now buying these companies when their prices are already at their peak (especially for those companies that have done really well)? What are your thoughts on asset allocation between stocks and bonds? Do you recommend bonds? If not, what do you suggest? You assign a letter grade to the stocks in your portfolio too. Is that more if we aren’t following your portfolio and are just picking and choosing stocks? For our ETF portion of the portfolio, what are your thoughts on more targeted ETFs like small cap ETFs vs just going for the broad market index? The more targeted ones can have higher fees so is it worth it since now your return has to try to offset those?

Today I’m thrilled to have Peter Hodson on the show who is the owner of 5i Research, the Canadian MoneySaver Magazine, and in his investment career, has managed over $1-billion dollars in assets. He's also been called "The Warren Buffett of Canada" by the Globe and Mail. I’ve always wanted to have Peter on the show to pick his brain about investing best practices here in Canada, and see what he learned over his decades of professional investing. Peter and his team have also been generous in providing Build Wealth Canada listeners with a special offer where you can get your investment questions answered, and learn more investment best practices by getting a free trial membership over at www.buildwealthcanada.ca/trial. As a "thank you" for taking a look at their research, you'll also receive a free 1 year digital subscription to Canadian MoneySaver magazine (Canada's largest personal finance magazine).  Links and Resources Free 1 month trial plus free 1 year subscription to Canadian MoneySaver Magazine: www.buildwealthcanada.ca/trial Top Tools and Resources for Financial Independence (for Canadians): Sign up anywhere on www.BuildWealthCanada.ca for a free guide on all the top tools and sites that I’ve personally used to help us achieve financial independence in our early 30s. They’re also what we use now to optimize and manage our finances, and ensure that we’re paying the lowest fees while getting solid returns on our investments. Kornel's investing course with free sample lessons at www.BuildWealthCanada.ca/invest Questions Covered: Can you start by telling us your background, and your story from your days on Bay Street, to now running 5i Research and owning Canadian MoneySaver magazine? In Canada it seems that investors fall into one of 5 main categories. They either: Buy mutual funds Buy indexes Buy individual stocks for growth Buy individual stocks for dividends Buy a combination of the above. Can you walk us through these options and how do we decide what type of investing is right for us? Before we dive into more detail and talk about 5i, what are some key investing lessons that you’ve learned over the years that we can apply to our own investing lives? Let’s talk about 5i Research. For those Canadians that haven’t heard of 5i, can you tell us more about what it is that you do, and how is 5i different? You have a model portfolio for growth, and another for income on 5i. Can you explain the difference between the two and how do we know which one to follow based on our situation? How do we choose between a growth vs a balanced portfolio? How have these portfolios been performing compared to the index? Why don’t I just invest in indexes instead of following the 5i portfolio? Is it just because of the potential for higher returns or are there some other advantages or disadvantages? (ex. greater diversification among different industries) What if I don’t want to be researching and analyzing individual companies. Is 5i still a good fit for me? (i.e. can I just model your portfolio and not do anything else other than re-balance?). Or, do I need to be actively researching the companies you suggest after your initial recommendation to ensure that they are still a good fit? Is your portfolio just for Canadian companies? If so, what sort of asset allocation do you suggest outside of Canada for diversification purposes? Would you recommend using the 5i portfolio completely for the Canadian portion of our portfolio, and then use ETFs for international exposure? ETFs that model a broad market index can now be purchased for free from certain discount brokerages here in Canada. If we are to follow the 5i portfolio, then we now have to deal with paying transaction costs every time that we purchase a stock. If somebody would like to invest a set percentage of their salary every month, what’s the step-by-step process that they should take to do it most efficiently and to minimize fees while still being diversified (which is hard to do if you’re only buying one company or two at a time)? Would this workflow/strategy change depending  on how much someone has to invest every month? What if we have a lump sum to invest? Should I use my TFSA or RRSP for the 5i portfolio? What about using an unregistered account? Should I ever be using that instead? (i.e. preferential tax treatment on dividends). Does this vary based on whether I follow your income portfolio vs your growth portfolio? Your portfolio has done really well. What if we’re concerned that we’ve missed the boat and are now buying these companies when their prices are already at their peak (especially for those companies that have done really well)? What are your thoughts on asset allocation between stocks and bonds? Do you recommend bonds? If not, what do you suggest? You assign a letter grade to the stocks in your portfolio too. Is that more if we aren’t following your portfolio and are just picking and choosing stocks? For our ETF portion of the portfolio, what are your thoughts on more targeted ETFs like small cap ETFs vs just going for the broad market index? The more targeted ones can have higher fees so is it worth it since now your return has to try to offset those?

Financial expert Alan Steinborn discusses achieving debt freedom, emphasizing the psychological barriers keeping people in debt. He shares his methodology and the importance of community support. The discussion covers strategies for building an emergency fund, prioritizing experiences over possessions, and the role of supportive communities in achieving financial independence.

Today I’m really excited to have Rob Carrick on the show, who is the main Personal Finance Columnist at the Globe and Mail. Rob is also the author of five personal finance books for Canadians, and all in all is easily one of the most respected and well known personal finance experts here in Canada. Today we’ll cover whether you should be putting your savings in an RRSP, a TFSA, or use it to pay down your mortgage quicker (if you have one). We also cover: Where you should be investing your money? Where to keep your money safe if for example, you’re saving for a downpayment on a house? What should your priorities be when it comes to debt? What asset allocation should you go with? (ex. stocks vs bonds mix) Links & Resources Covered: Top Tools and Resources for Financial Independence (for Canadians): Sign up anywhere on www.BuildWealthCanada.ca for a free guide on all the top tools and sites that I’ve personally used to help us achieve financial independence in our early 30s. They’re also what we use now to optimize and manage our finances, and ensure that we’re paying the lowest fees while getting solid returns on our investments.  Kornel's investing course with free sample lessons at www.BuildWealthCanada.ca/invest Rob at the Globe and Mail: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/rob-carrick Rob’s Site: http://www.robcarrick.com/ Rob’s Books: Rob Carrick’s Guide to What’s Good, Bad and Downright Awful in Canadian Investments Today How Not to Move Back in With Your Parents: The Young Person’s Complete Guide to Financial Empowerment How to Pay Less and Save More For Yourself: The Essential Consumer Guide to Canadian Banking and Investing

This is part 2 of the interview on The Student’s Guide to Personal Finance and Post-Secondary Education with Kyle Prevost. If you missed part 1, it's the episode right before this one. Today we have arguably the #1 expert in Canada when it comes to personal finance for students. Whether it’s about saving money as a student, or setting yourself up for success with your post-secondary education, we cover it all in this in-depth two part series. My guest Kyle Prevost is not only a teacher, but has also been featured in the Financial Post, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto, Star, MoneySense Magazine, and many many more. He is also the co-author of the book “More Money for Beer and Textbooks” where he teaches students who are about to enter post-secondary education (and those already there) how to: Make the right decisions so that you can have a successful career after graduating Make your dollars stretch further while you are in school Set yourself up for financial success both during school, and when you graduate Links and Resources Top Tools and Resources for Financial Independence (for Canadians): Sign up anywhere on www.BuildWealthCanada.ca for a free guide on all the top tools and sites that I’ve personally used to help us achieve financial independence in our early 30s. They’re also what we use now to optimize and manage our finances, and ensure that we’re paying the lowest fees while getting solid returns on our investments.  Kornel's investing course with free sample lessons at www.BuildWealthCanada.ca/invest Kyle’s Book: More Money for Beer and Textbooks

Today we have arguably the #1 expert in Canada when it comes to personal finance for students. Whether it’s about saving money as a student, or setting yourself up for success with your post-secondary education, we cover it all in this in-depth two part series. My guest Kyle Prevost is not only a teacher, but has also been featured in the Financial Post, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto, Star, MoneySense Magazine, and many many more. He is also the co-author of the book “More Money for Beer and Textbooks” where he teaches students who are about to enter post-secondary education (and those already there) how to: Make the right decisions so that you can have a successful career after graduating Make your dollars stretch further while you are in school Set yourself up for financial success both during school, and when you graduate Links and Resources Top Tools and Resources for Financial Independence (for Canadians): Sign up anywhere on www.BuildWealthCanada.ca for a free guide on all the top tools and sites that I’ve personally used to help us achieve financial independence in our early 30s. They’re also what we use now to optimize and manage our finances, and ensure that we’re paying the lowest fees while getting solid returns on our investments.  Kornel's investing course with free sample lessons at www.BuildWealthCanada.ca/invest Kyle’s Book: More Money for Beer and Textbooks

Today I’m excited to have one of the top personal finance bloggers in Canada on the show. Tom Drake is the president of Drake Media Inc. and the owner and manager of dozens of personal finance sites, including his primary site: MapleMoney where you can learn more about the best credit cards in Canada, as well as other personal finance best practices. He has been called the godfather of personal finance, and today I’m thrilled to have him on the show to talk all about the best practices when it comes to using credit cards, as well as the top credit cards that he recommends. Links and Resources Top Tools and Resources for Financial Independence (for Canadians): Sign up anywhere on www.BuildWealthCanada.ca for a free guide on all the top tools and sites that I’ve personally used to help us achieve financial independence in our early 30s. They’re also what we use now to optimize and manage our finances, and ensure that we’re paying the lowest fees while getting solid returns on our investments. Kornel's investing course with free sample lessons at www.BuildWealthCanada.ca/invest Tom's site: MapleMoney (formerly Canadian Finance Blog) Questions Covered: What are some best practices when it comes to credit card use? Some credit cards have perks like extended warranty on purchases or travel insurance. How do you take advantage of these benefits? Is it a hassle to claim them? Many credit cards are free while others have a fee but have better rewards. Is there an easy way of determining whether it’s worth to get the paid option? What if you can’t pay off your entire balance at the end of the month? What are some options you’d recommend if you actually need to borrow some money (i.e. HELOC, secured loan, unsecured loan). Your thoughts on saving for an emergency fund vs paying off credit card debt. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having credit cards? Should we be concerned about credit limit utilization? (ex. keeping credit limit utilization under 30%) What are the top credit cards in Canada that you’d recommend?