Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more common in everyday life. Payment networks like Visa and Mastercard are turning to AI technologies, like AI agents, to shop for you and actually “buy” things for you.  Tor Constantino, a writer for Forbes, joins us to explain how it all works.

Find out more at torconstantino.com and connect on LinkedIn and X/Twitter.

Dealing with dementia.  When you think of the financial cost of dementia, you might think of all the things you’d go through “after diagnosis”–like the time off work, and treatment that’s not covered. This can all add up. Luke Yoquinto, researcher at the MIT AgeLab and author of Longevity Hubs: Regional Innovation for Global Aging, joins us to take us through what he and partner Josheph Coughlin discovered in their research.  

Connect with Luke on BlueSky and LinkedIn.

Whether it’s a prize you’ve won, an inheritance, or you recently sold a business, what happens with these huge financial gains. Julia Chung, certified financial planner and CEO of Spring Planning, joins us to take us through what you should do and things you should not do.

Find out more at springplans.com and connect on X/Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

People fantasize about winning the lottery or receiving a massive, surprise inheritance.  It does happen, more than you might think.  So, what do you do to ensure you make a solid financial plan for your windfall? Julia Chung, certified financial planner and the co-founder and CEO of Spring Planning, takes us through some of the  dos and don’ts.  Then, the financial cost of dementia, even before diagnosis. Luke Yoquinto, a researcher at the MIT AgeLab, takes us through his recent findings. And a guidebook for financial advisors to better serve their female clients. Cary Carbonaro, certified financial planner, tells us about her book Women and Wealth: A Playbook to Empowering Clients and Unlocking Their Fortune. Plus, we’ll speak with Tor Constantino, a writer for Forbes.com, about how payment networks like Visa and Mastercard are turning to AI technologies to “help” you buy more.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Julia Chung: springplans.ca | X/Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
• Luke Yoquinto: BlueSky | LinkedIn
• Tor Constantino: torconstantino.com | LinkedIn | X/Twitter
• Cary Carbonaro: carycarbonaro.com | carycarbonaro/speaking | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X/Twitter

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

Canadians love loyalty programs.  There are almost always a win for the marketers.  But how do you make sure they are a win for you?  To win, you have to learn how to play the game. Barry Choi, a personal finance expert, joins us to take us through the rules and gives us tips on how to win.

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

Getting laid off is scary, and very often it is unexpected. Without another job lined up, it can be a real challenge to figure out how to manage your finances. Aravind Sithamparapillai, an associate with Ironwood Wealth Management Group, joins us to talk about what needs managing when you get laid off.

Connect with Aravind on X/Twitter and LinkedIn.

Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere including personal finance. Credit Canada has now launched an AI debt management agent called Mariposa. Natasha Kinnear, the Digital Delivery Manager, joins us to tell us how it works.

Find out more about Credit Canada on Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn.

New data from Equifax Canada shows Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. From credit cards to mortgages, things are not looking good. Rebecca Oakes, Vice President of Advanced Analytics at Equifax Canada, joins us to talk about the findings of their quarterly report.

Connect with Equifax Canada on X/Twitter.

Canadians are struggling to make their monthly payments on credit cards and mortgages. Rebecca Oakes, Vice President of Advanced Analytics at Equifax Canada, tells us about their latest findings.  Then,  what do you do about your finances if you lose your job? Aravind Sithamparapillai, an associate at Ironwood Wealth Management Group, tells us how to handle a layoff. And how to play the loyalty points game. Barry Choi, personal finance expert, takes us through the rules and how to win. Plus, we’ll speak with Natasha Kinnear, Credit Canada's Digital Delivery Manager, about their Mariposa AI agent that helps with debt management.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Rebecca Oakes: X/Twitter
• Credit Canada: Facebook | X/Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
• Natasha Kinnear: LinkedIn
• Aravind Sithamparapillai: X/Twitter and LinkedIn
• Barry Choi: moneywehave.com | Instagram

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 University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies in collaboration with Wealthsimple Foundation have launched a personal finance course designed specifically for Black, Indigenous and racialized youth. Martina Besteiro, a co-creator of the course, joins us to take us through how it works.

Find out more on Instagram and connect with Martina on LinkedIn.