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Zandile Chiwanza is a self-proclaimed “budget warrior” and personal finance journalist. Although Zandile is committed to empowering newcomers to Canada with the tools they need to make sound financial decisions, her overarching message is for everyone: No matter your circumstances, financial wealth and wellness are attainable for everyone. In this episode, she joins the show to discuss the connection between money and mental health. Listen in as Zandile explains why she does not believe in “good” or “bad” debt, as

As we continue to celebrate Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, it’s important to remember that we should be aware of scammers all year long. I recently spoke with one of my friends, Bonnie, who shared some of her recent interactions with fraudsters and how she switched things around to have the joke on them. So, in this episode, I wanted to share some of these stories with you. Although all fraud should be taken seriously, these are some fun ways

In Canada, the top scam is an investment scam that cost Canadians over $163 million in 2021. Any solicitation for investments into false or deceptive investment opportunities falsely promises higher-than-normal returns, but—unsurprisingly—investors lose most or all of their money. Ongoing investment scams include cryptocurrency, fixed income, the “pump and dump,” Ponzi, Initial Coin Offerings, franchise/business opportunities, Gem, and Pyramid. In this episode, I will be sharing information on each of these and giving tips on how to avoid these scams

March is fraud prevention month in Canada, but we should be careful all year round. Scammers are sophisticated and innovative in their craft, making it very hard to know what is real and what is not. So, in this episode, I will be sharing steps you can take to avoid being swindled out of your money through a romance scam. Listen in as I explain the importance of checking the legitimacy of investments and why you should never trust unsolicited

Managing money as a young person with a continuous list of responsibilities can be a challenge. Between living expenses, student loan debt, saving for the future, and wanting to have fun, young people often feel these pressures to keep up financially. This is where Lisa Hannam steps in. Lisa is the Executive Editor of MoneySense and has been a leading force in the success of the financial magazine with her effective financial advice. Today Lisa joins the show to share

We live in a world shaped by gender. For too long, we have underestimated the consequences of sexism in our economy, and the way it holds all of us—both women and men—back. In Mother of Invention, bestselling author Katrine Marçal sets the record straight and shows how, in a time of crisis, the ideas and ingenuity of women are crucial for our future. Today Katrine joins the show to discuss the economic impact of women, specifically how the inclusion of