217 episodes
The MapleMoney Show Tom Drake
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4.6 • 142 Ratings
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The MapleMoney Show is a personal finance podcast helping Canadians learn how to make money, save money, invest money, and spend money in a way that helps you create lasting financial freedom.
More information at https://maplemoney.com
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How to Include Charitable Giving in Your Financial Plan, with John Bromley
Do you struggle to give to charity? Perhaps you want to give, but aren’t sure where to allocate your charitable dollars. This week’s guest explains why charitable giving is so important, and shows us an easier way to donate.
John Bromley began his career in corporate finance working with PwC and RBC Capital Markets. After developing an in-depth understanding of the complex world underpinning the charity sector, he founded Charitable Impact, an organization that has facilitated more than $1.1 billion in charitable donations.
You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/216
This episode of The MapleMoney Show is brought to you by Retire Happy. Retire Happy has been providing top-quality information and resources on retirement, investing, and estate planning for over 20 years and was named the best personal finance blog by The Globe and Mail.
The Retire Happy VIP Members Library includes subscriber-only downloads, including an Annual Financial Checkup and checklists to help you with everything from reviewing your portfolio, to what you need to know about your duties as an executor. Become a Retire Happy VIP, by signing up for free at https://retirehappy.ca/subscribe -
How to Turn Failure into Success, with Erin Diehl
Do you consider yourself a perfectionist? Do you struggle to accept failure? Too often, our fear of failure holds us back. My guest this week explains that we should not only embrace failure, we should celebrate it.
Erin “Big” Diehl is a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Professional Zoombie. Through a series of unrelated dares, Erin created improve it!, a unique professional development company that pushes others to laugh, learn, play, and grow.
You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/215
This episode of The MapleMoney Show is brought to you by Retire Happy. Retire Happy has been providing top-quality information and resources on retirement, investing, and estate planning for over 20 years and was named the best personal finance blog by The Globe and Mail.
The Retire Happy VIP Members Library includes subscriber-only downloads, including an Annual Financial Checkup and checklists to help you with everything from reviewing your portfolio, to what you need to know about your duties as an executor. Become a Retire Happy VIP, by signing up for free today at https://retirehappy.ca/subscribe -
Tips to Help You In Your Job Search, with David King
The Canadian workplace has undergone massive changes in recent years, with the rise of the gig economy and a shift towards remote work. But does it mean companies have changed how they recruit and hire new talent? My guest this week is an expert on hiring in Canada. He joins me to share tips to help you land a job in 2022 and beyond.
David King is a Senior Managing Director with Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm. His perspectives and knowledge on workplace issues and labour trends are often featured in major media outlets and executive keynotes, and he provides curriculum guidance to leading educational institutions across the country.
You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/214
This episode of The MapleMoney Show is brought to you by Retire Happy. Retire Happy has been providing top-quality information and resources on retirement, investing, and estate planning for over 20 years and was named the best personal finance blog by The Globe and Mail.
The Retire Happy VIP Members Library includes subscriber-only downloads, including an Annual Financial Checkup and checklists to help you with everything from reviewing your portfolio, to what you need to know about your duties as an executor. Become a Retire Happy VIP, by signing up for free today at https://retirehappy.ca/subscribe -
What To Consider with Digital Assets and Estate Planning, with David Edey
Have you made your will and named an executor for your estate? Does your executor understand your wishes when it comes closing down your digital assets? If not, you still have some work to do. Anything that’s attached to a login ID and password can be considered a digital asset. If your executor isn’t prepared to handle your various online accounts after you die, it could cause problems.
David E. Edey is a Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) who has worked in the financial planning industry in Montreal for more than 35 years. No one likes talking about death and inheritances before they have to, but David has learned that having these conversations earlier rather than later will save time and money. I sat down with David this week to talk about digital assets and how you can prepare your executor (and your family members) to make life easier when you’re gone.
You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/213
This episode of The MapleMoney Show is brought to you by Retire Happy. Retire Happy has been providing top-quality information and resources on retirement, investing, and estate planning for over 20 years and was named the best personal finance blog by The Globe and Mail.
The Retire Happy VIP Members Library includes subscriber-only downloads, including an Annual Financial Checkup and checklists to help you with everything from reviewing your portfolio, to what you need to know about your duties as an executor. Become a Retire Happy VIP, by signing up for free at https://retirehappy.ca/subscribe -
What to Do Financially After Your Spouse Passes Away, with Richard Dri
It’s a subject no one wants to think about, but at some point, many people will be forced to endure the loss of a spouse. The emotional toll alone can be overwhelming, but how do you deal with the financial implications when your spouse passes away?
It’s an experience this week’s guest had to face. Richard Dri is a financial planner with over 20 years of experience. In 2020, he lost his wife, Mary after a five year battle with ovarian cancer. He has now dedicated his work to help widows and widowers with their finances. I sat down with Richard to talk about picking up the pieces financially after losing your spouse.
You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/212
This episode of The MapleMoney Show is brought to you by Retire Happy. Retire Happy has been providing top-quality information and resources on retirement, investing, and estate planning for over 20 years and was named the best personal finance blog by The Globe and Mail.
The Retire Happy VIP Members Library includes subscriber-only downloads, including an Annual Financial Checkup and checklists to help you with everything from reviewing your portfolio, to what you need to know about your duties as an executor. Become a Retire Happy VIP, by signing up for free at https://retirehappy.ca/subscribe -
Getting Prepared to Buy a Home in Any Market Condition, with Bekim Merdita
The price of Canadian real estate is all over the map. We’ve been hearing that prices will continue to fall, but how far and for how long? With so much volatility, how does one know when it’s a good time to buy a house?
Bekim Merdita is the Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Rocket Mortgage Canada, a mortgage broker that uses a fully digital experience to transform the home buying process. Bekim joins me on the show to discuss the current state of the Canadian housing market. Bekim explains why buying a house is like buying a stock, and shares tips on how to get started if you’re planning to buy a house in the near future.
You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/211
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Customer Reviews
Financial Hope!
Tom and his guests provide great insights into all things money. From side hustles and career development to starting and thriving in your own business!
If you are looking for ways to enhance your finances, there is hope if you dive into Tom’s library of content.
Highly recommended!
Great show with lots of good content
I have always worked hard in my life but also played hard had all the nice toys trucks etc as I was getting older in life I realize my saving were not where I thought they should be sure I had lots of things but not a lot of savings. I came across the maple money podcast and it has changed my way of thinking through listening I was introduced to the FI lifestyle which sounds good to me I don’t wanna work forever just to keep buying nice things I would like to save my money payoff debt and be able to enjoy my life sooner then later. Thanks to Tom for always having great guest with good content and valuable information. I really enjoy the travel rewards info and credit cards hack information look forward to what new shows are to come thanks Tom and the maple money show
Easy Ideas; Encouraging & Non-Judgemental
After a huge student debt and a prolonged bad relationship, my finances are in need of a makeover. Somewhere along the way, I worked up the courage to meet with someone at my bank to ask for help, but it was like they were speaking another language. And while I didn’t understand the lingo, I certainly understood the representative’s tone: she was criticizing me and made me feel even more ashamed. Since then, I’ve been trying to fix things and get ahead on my own, but it can be hard to navigate and I get lost and confused.
A recent google search brought me to the MapleMoney blog and it’s been a total game changer. I’ve been devouring the content there and on this podcast. With little effort, I’ve already cut nearly $100 from my monthly expenses and I’m still going!
The host and his guests are kind and encouraging and there is never a hint of judgement. They use plain language and offer clear, real-life examples and simple ideas. Episodes are short and specific and often revolve around lifestyle as it relates to spending and saving (e.g. work/life balance, travel, starting a side hustle, tiny houses, Christmas shopping, even fitness!) And it’s not just about money: there are a lot of episodes about rewards and perks, like through store loyalty programs and credit card rewards.
It’s not just about investing and saving. There are lots of things I can do to improve my finances. MapleMoney breaks it down and makes it not so scary.
Thank you so much. You have truly changed my life and started me down an amazing path. I feel excited and inspired. Thank you.