Posts by Canadian MoneySaver
Ellen and Laura sit down to talk about Laura's new book 'Let's Talk About Aging Parents'.
Laura takes a fresh approach to conversations that can be difficult, but don't have to be.
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Laura and Ellen discuss topics related to aging family members and all of the different areas to cover in having those important discussions.
Laura Tamblyn Watts is the CEO of CanAge and embodies a commitment to the betterment of elder care and seniors’ rights. Her multifaceted career spans law, academia, and policy development, reflecting a dedication to impactful advocacy and education.
With a legal background as a member of the BC Bar since 1999, Laura has leveraged her expertise to advance the interests of seniors, serving as National Director of the Canadian Centre for Elder Law and as Chief Public Policy Officer at CARP. Her academic role as an Assistant Professor (status) at the University of Toronto’s Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work underscores her commitment to shaping future professionals in the field.
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In the interview, we cover what lessons for Canadians that Kornel has learned after doing close to two hundred interviews with financial experts, over the past 10 years.
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Kornel and his spouse have also been either fully or semi-retired for the past 8 years, and so we discuss any advice for those who are also planning to retire in their 30s, or just retire early in general. We also examine what kind of financial changes or challenges that surprised them and that listeners should know about to help them with their own journey towards financial independence and early retirement.
If you’d like to hear more interviews done by Kornel, you can check them out on the Build Wealth Canada Podcast which you can find in your favourite podcast player.
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In today's episode, I talk to a mortgage specialist who loves to educate borrowers on how to shop for the best financing for their income and their needs.
Ross Taylor of Ross Taylor Mortgages is a two-time national award winner, specializing in difficult mortgages and first-time home buyers. You can find his financial literacy articles at his website (AskRoss.ca).
Ellen Roseman speaks with Keith Richards, Founder and Portfolio Manager for ValueTrend Wealth Management. They discuss the difference between Technical Analysis and Fundamental Analysis and how they fit into a portfolio. They also discuss concepts like support and resistance.
A dividend reinvestment plan, or DRIP, is an investment program designed to slowly compound your shares in a chosen company. It works by automatically reinvesting your incoming cash dividends towards the purchase of additional shares. This allows you to slowly compound your dividend returns, drop by drop.
Ellen Roseman speaks to Fred Vettese, author of "Retirement Income For Life; Getting More Without Saving More", 3rd Edition. They talk about Old Age Security, the Canada Pension Plan, attitudes around retirement and the fear of outlasting your nest egg.
Momentum investing or buying a stock that has outperformed the market in hopes it continues to do so, is often regarded as a high-risk strategy. The outperforming company’s share price reflects optimism that could easily turn to disappointment at the slightest financial setback, and only continued good news can keep the shares from plunging.