Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

What will you pass on to your loved ones beyond your financial assets? On Moolala: Money Made Simple, Bruce Sellery speaks with Elena Iacono, founder of Legacy Nex, about preserving the stories, wisdom and experiences that shape a family’s legacy. Iacono explains how guided interviews can capture life lessons in recordings and books, why families don’t have to wait until the end of life to share them, and how even difficult experiences can be part of a meaningful human inheritance.

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

What if learning to fail is an essential step toward success? On Moolala: Money Made Simple, Bruce Sellery speaks with Shift Canada CEO AJ Tibando about helping young Canadians build confidence in risk taking and entrepreneurship. They discuss how perfectionism and fear of judgment can hold people back, why sharing stories of setbacks helps normalize failure, and how supportive environments give young people room to experiment and learn. Tibando also shares insights into how young entrepreneurs view the risks of starting a business in the age of AI.

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How can you turn someday money goals into a plan for your future? On Moolala: Money Made Simple, Bruce Sellery speaks with Deloitte behavioural economics leader Kelly Peters about the emotions and biases that can get in the way of financial planning. Peters shares a simple three-envelope exercise for reflecting on what you own and owe, your income and spending, and your goals. They also discuss how linking a money check-in to a birthday or New Year’s ritual can help make financial planning feel less overwhelming and give you a clearer picture of your progress.

Find out more at kellypeters.com and connect on LinkedIn.

How can the decisions you make today help your future self? On this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, host Bruce Sellery marks Financial Literacy Month with Deloitte’s Kelly Peters, who shares behavioural insights on turning financial goals into action. AJ Tibando of Shift Canada explores why young people need to embrace failure, take risks and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Elena Iacono of Legacy Next looks at the values, stories and relationships we pass on beyond a financial inheritance. Plus, Deloitte psychologist and behavioural scientist Michelle Hilsher explains the psychology of scams and how emotions can make us vulnerable to fraud.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Kelly Peters: kellypeters.com | LinkedIn
• AJ Tibando: Instagram | LinkedIn
• Elena Iacono: legacynex.com | Instagram | LinkedIn
• Michelle Hilsher: 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 | X | Facebook | LinkedIn

Entrepreneur Jon Lomow explains how personal guarantees can put founders’ assets on the line when they borrow for a business—and why he believes that can discourage risk-taking. He outlines a pooled loan-guarantee approach that could spread risk and help Canadian businesses finance capital-intensive growth.

Find out more at catalyze4.com and connect on LinkedIn .

Susan Catto of Travelzoo explains how traveling just before or after peak season can reduce costs and crowds. She shares tips on researching destination timing, using flexible dates and flight alerts, and weighing possible savings against weather, cancellation policies, and your travel companions.

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Becca Mintz, president of Capital One Canada, shares survey findings on how Canadians are targeted by scams and what to do if you suspect fraud. She recommends monitoring your credit, having a response plan, and verifying requests by contacting your financial institution through a trusted number.

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Financial therapist Alyssa Davies joins Bruce Sellery to discuss the financial realities of divorce; from focusing on the decisions you can control now to rebuilding self-trust, updating insurance and estate plans, and preparing for a new financial future.

Find out more at mixedupmoney.com and connect on Instagram (mixedupmoney), and Instagram (moneyfeelstherapy), and Instagram (moneyfeelspodcast)

On this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, Bruce Sellery speaks with financial therapist Alyssa Davies about navigating money and planning for your future after divorce; Capital One Canada president Becca Mintz shares what Canadians should know about financial scams and how to respond; Travelzoo’s Susan Catto explains how shoulder-season travel can help lower vacation costs; and entrepreneur Jon Lomow discusses how personal guarantees can affect business owners and his proposal to spread lending risk.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Alyssa Davies: mixedupmoney.com | Instagram (mixedupmoney) | Instagram (moneyfeelstherapy) | Instagram (moneyfeelspodcast)
• Becca Mintz: Instagram | Facebook
• Susan Catto: Facebook | Instagram
• Jon Lomow: catalyze4.com | 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 | X | Facebook | LinkedIn

How can parents help kids learn good money habits in a world of tap-to-pay spending? On Moolala: Money Made Simple, Bruce Sellery talks with Wealthsimple senior product director Sam Newman-Bremang about the company’s kids and teens accounts and their approach to financial literacy. They explore hands-on lessons in spending and saving, a tailored account experience for young people, and parent-paid interest, a feature that lets parents top up interest to make the rewards of saving and compound interest more tangible. They also discuss why learning the basics of money management should come before investing, and how Wealthsimple is thinking about future features for young savers.

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