Young Money Podcast

Leanna Haakons is the founder of Black Hawk Financial, a firm specializing in helping clients increase brand awareness and revenue through marketing, communications, and educational services. She is a financial marketing and communications expert with over a decade of experience consulting numerous funds, private and public companies worldwide. Additionally, she is the author of the bestselling financial literacy book, Young, Fun, & Financially Free: Live the Good Life Now and Build a Kick-Ass Future, which was released in December 2017.

Every March, the Canadian government holds Fraud Prevention Month. It is a public awareness campaign that educates people about fraud and encourages them to recognize, reject and report it. The Competition Bureau works with other organizations such as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in fighting against deceit, whether online or offline. In this episode, I’m sharing some signs of frauds and scams and some ways fraudsters can trick you. I’m also sharing some reminders on

Hilda Gan is an HR specialist, mentor, entrepreneur, and the Founder and Chief People Officer of People Bright Consulting where she combines her knowledge of human resources with business acumen and experience as a business owner. Prior to establishing this new venture, Hilda and her husband built an award-winning transportation engineering consulting company that grew from a staff of two people to 125 working in seven offices across Canada. It gained numerous awards including Top 10 in the 50 Best

As the President and CEO of the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA), Neil Parmenter plays a primary role in the development of Canada’s public policy concerning financial services that contributes to a sound, successful banking system that benefits Canadians and Canada’s economy. Prior to working with CBA, he was the Senior Vice President and the Chief Communications Officer at TD Bank Group where he led and advised senior management regarding issues in communications, government relations, and public affairs. With 25 years

  In her commitment to helping entrepreneurs grow their business, Sharon Connolly leads a team as the Vice President of Financing and Consulting at Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). With her financing experience of more than 20 years, Sharon serves as the regional sponsor for BDC’s Women Initiative Program where she provides financing and consulting services to women-owned businesses and women entrepreneurs. Sharon joins me today to share a number of business financing tips and the basics that every

I started my RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) at the age of 18 with a contribution of $25 per month – $300 a year! My parents were insistent that my budget, even while I was a student, include this long-term savings component so that my savings would benefit from compound interest. You may remember we talked about compound interest in prior episodes and it means the addition of interest to the principal of a deposit ? interest on interest. This

Gordon Stein is the Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Pronto Forms, a leading workflow automation company. Prior to his current role, he headed the Enterprise, Education & Technical Consulting teams and lead the Apple IBM Partnership for Apple Canada.  He has served on the Dean’s Advisory Council of the Engineering Faculty of Western University and is a former Governor of the Crescent School as well as the Western University Alumni Association. Gordon is the author of Cashflow Cookbook,

Super Bowl 52 is just around the corner. I’m excited about this episode as it includes so many of my favorite things money, music, and excellent hustlers — all of which are part of Super Bowl’s entertainment. This year, Justin Timberlake adds to the Super Bowl excitement as he dazzles the viewers during the halftime live performance. On today’s episode, I talk about the financials of the Super Bowl’s musical talents, specifically those of Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga. I

Amanda Martinez is a Canadian singer and songwriter whose music exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with Latin soul. Her third and latest CD “Mañana” was helmed by GRAMMY-winning producer Javier Limón. Amanda’s previous solo albums have earned her three Latin Jazz Artist of the Year nominations at Canada’s National Jazz Awards and a win for Best World Music at the Toronto Independent Music Awards. Martinez has headlined at the legendary Blue Note jazz club in New

Ellen Wright is an experienced veterinary technician with eight years of experience in the field. Throughout her career, she has worked with countless animals and breeds. While she left her career as a veterinary technician to follow her dream of becoming a registered nurse, she still pursues her love and passion for animals, specifically cats and dogs, by offering pet sitting services. Ellen joins me today to share how you can plan to make sure you’re ready for the cost

Kristen Nolan is a high-performance health expert, international speaker, and bestselling author who helps busy professionals increase their energy and metabolism so they have the confidence to be seen, and have the stamina to have a huge impact in their careers and personal lives.  She believes that financial and professional success is 100% dependent on how energized, motivated and confident one feels and has made it her life’s mission to help driven men and women achieve success by using simple,

2018 will soon be upon us and as we look to the new year, it’s a great time for us to reflect on 2017 and our hopes for 2018. We need to be aware of how and why we spent our money the way we did this year.   “As we move forward on our collective financial fitness journey it is important to remember to take action!  Even small changes can have a big impact ? you don’t need to

Rachel Brownlow Lund is the founder of Me 2 Lead, a coaching organization that empowers ambitious millennial women to become well connected influencers and create incredible lives of impact. A passionate communicator and leadership coach, Rachel helps young women overcome feelings of ‘compare and despair’ and ‘I’m not there yet’ to become career-savvy change-makers who work, play and lead in their zone of genius. Over the years she has helped dozens of millennial women and men establish lucrative career advancement opportunities,

Are you prepared for a financially fit holiday season? Since Halloween, we have been bombarded with holiday decorations, advertisements, and sales to prod us into the holiday spending spirit. What does this mean for you, and what actions can we take?   On today’s episode, I share with you some key economic realities for Canadians and provide tips to help you prepare and maintain your financial fitness during this giving season. I’ll also explain what influences people’s spending decisions and

Welcome to the Young Money podcast – the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making. I’m your host, Tracey Bissett, the President and Chief Financial Fitness Trainer at Bissett Financial Fitness Inc. I’m passionate about helping people – especially young adults and young entrepreneurs – learn more about their finances to be successful in their financial lives. In this episode, I’m sharing my story and how I got started in the finance industry. I’ll also explain what you can expect from this

Welcome back to the Young Money podcast the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making. In this episode, I’m speaking with seven young money masters, ranging in ages from as young as 7 to as old as 16, and from various parts of Canada. These youth and young adults share their honest opinions and insightful answers to several key money-related questions. We discuss where money comes from, what an income means to them, how they use their money or allowance, and much

It’s hard to be a post-secondary student in today’s economic society. The grades you need to get into post-secondary schools are high and the cost of tuition gets more expensive with each passing year. Although there are often grants, scholarships, and other financial programs available, many post-secondary students use credit cards and student loans to put themselves through school. In fact, 9 out of 10 post-secondary students carry at least one credit card to help make ends meet. On today’s

Do you want to be a millionaire? This single word is loaded with multiple meanings – and those meanings are different from one person to the next. Many people have strong negative feelings and emotions about becoming a millionaire while others believe it could bring them the life of their dreams. On today’s episode, I’m going to share the plain and simple truth of what a millionaire is, how to calculate your net worth, and the difference between a millionaire

Laura Beauparlant is the owner and Creative Director of Lab Creative, a branding and design firm based in Toronto dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners align authenticity with their brand design to ensure business success. She is an award-winning public speaker that delivers inspiration and passion-filled presentations on branding and design and loves the chemistry she creates with the people she connects with. She strongly believes that the most important part of developing relationships is communication.   Laura

Knowing and understanding your credit score is critical to being financially fit. Your credit score is a determining factor for many things in your life – from buying a new car and opening a credit card account to purchasing a new home and even getting a job. Many young adults today don’t understand what their credit score means or how the financial decisions they make impact it. On today’s episode, I’m going to explain what your credit score is and

Jackie Porter is a leading expert in women and finance, a powerful voice in women financial empowerment, and a Certified Financial Planner and Advisor for busy professionals, entrepreneurs, and their families. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial planning industry and was recently named a finalist for the Wealth Professional Women of Influence Award for 2017. She is also the co-author of Single by Choice or Chance – a smart woman’s guide to living longer and better.

Alexandra Cote is a real estate entrepreneur, Property Coach, and Sales Representative at Sandra Rinomato Property and Brokerage where she is dedicated to helping clients reach their real estate goals. She currently serves as the President of the Downtown Toronto Condo Board, is an active member of the Government Relations in Affordable Housing Committees, volunteers for the Toronto Real Estate Board, and has served as a member of the Young Professionals Network Committee. She has received numerous awards and recognition

Are you selling more than ever before, but finding that you have no money in your bank account to pay your business expenses? Are you overdrawing on your bank account or line of credit? Perhaps you’re struggling to pay your suppliers in a timely manner which is resulting in delayed shipments. Maybe you’re receiving calls or letters in the mail regarding overdue bills. On today’s episode, I’m sharing the three biggest financial mistakes that many small businesses make when growing