Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

The Emotional Impact of a Consumer Proposal and Bankruptcy

Completing a consumer proposal or filing for bankruptcy has a number of components to it.  Sure, there are “numbers” of it.  How much is owing, what’s the impact on the credit score, and all that.  But there is also the “emotion” of it, before, during and afterward. Joshua Harris, licensed insolvency trustee and partner at Harris & Partners, joins us to talk about the emotional side of this process.

Find out more at harrispartners.ca and connect on Facebook.

Betting on Prediction Markets

Gambling is a hobby as old as time and recently there has been a huge focus on sports gambling with new online betting apps. But now you can wager on ‘events’, like elections. Predication markets let you bet on future events and try to make a profit. David Tyler, CEO of Outlier Technology Limited, joins us to talk about Polymarket, one of the ways you can make wagers on future events.

Find out more at outliertechnology.co.uk and connect with David on LinkedIn.

Cracking Down on Predatory Debt Advisors

There are a lot of regulated, trustworthy professionals out there to help you with your debt. Then there are those who are neither of those things. The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy has plans to crack down on this problem. Elisabeth Lang, Superintendent of Bankruptcy, joins us to tell us more about how there are addressing this issue.

Find out more at the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy and the Debt Solutions Portal.

The OSB’s Efforts to Shutdown Predatory Debt Advisors in Canada | Full Episode

Tackling predatory debt advisors. Superintendent of Bankruptcy Elisabeth Lang tells us more about what her office is doing to address this problem. Then, betting on future events. David Tyler, CEO of Outlier Technology Inc., is here to tell us about prediction markets like Polymarket and explain how they work. Plus, the emotional dynamics of filing a consumer proposal. Joshua Harris from Harris & Partners tells us about financial stress.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Elisabeth Lang: Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy | Debt Solutions Portal
• David Tyler: outliertechnology.co.uk | LinkedIn
• Joshua Harris: harrispartners.ca | Facebook

Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple.

Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

The Great Wealth Transfer

There is about to be a transfer of wealth never seen before between boomer parents and their millennial children. but a new study from Vanguard suggests that it may not help you meet your financial goals as expectations might not match reality. Mario Cianfarani, Head of Sales and Distribution for Vanguard Investment Canada, joins us to take us through the findings.

Find out more at vanguard.ca and connect on LinkedIn.

Don’t Forget Values, Wisdom and Memories in Your Estate Plan

Estate plans can include values, wisdom, and memories an not just money. LegacyNex is a service that helps people document these things. To take us through how it works we have the founder, Elena Iacono, join us.

Find out more at legacynex.com and connect on LinkedIn and Instagram.

To Rent or Buy: That is the Question

Everyday people ask themselves, should I rent or buy when it comes to finding a place to live but what about a shovel. Well nowadays you can rent just about anything. Carolyn McClanahan, a certified financial planner and founder of Life Planning Partners, joins us to talk about someone thinks through which rental decisions are right for you. 

Connect with Carolyn on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

A Gap Year for Adults

While it is popular for students to take ‘gap years’ after high school or after university, adults are now taking ‘gap years’ well into their careers. We talk to Jillian Johnsrud, who has taken a number of these breaks, to share with us on how we can do this. 

Find out more at retireoften.com and connect on Instagram.

How to Take an “Adult Gap Year” | Full Episode

Imagine taking a year off work, by choice, and long before your retirement.  Jillian Johnsrud, a coach who helps people take career breaks, tells us how to prepare financially.  Then, the rise of the “renting” economy. Carolyn McClanahan, certified financial planner and founder of Life Planning Partners takes us through the pros and cons of renting.  And a Vanguard study suggests that the “Great Wealth Transfer” may be a “Great Disappointment” for some young investors. Mario Cianfarani, from Vanguard Investment Canada Inc., tells us about the findings.  Plus, we’ll speak with Elena Iacono, founder of LegacyNex, a platform that helps people transfer their legacy to generations to come, by looking beyond just money.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Jillian Johnsrud: retireoften.com | Instagram
• Carolyn McClanahan: X | LinkedIn | Facebook
• Elena Iacono: legacynex.com | LinkedIn | Instagram
• Mario Cianfarani: vanguard.ca | LinkedIn

Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple.

Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

Accessing Your Home’s Equity

If you are looking to access your home’s equity you may have heard of reverse mortgages or home equity loans. Now there is another option. Shael Weinreb, CEO of The Home Equity Partners, joins us to talk about Home Equity Sharing Agreement and how it works.

Find out more at theheqpartners.com and connect on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.