Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

Couponing For Groceries

Finding deals on groceries can be a huge help these days with how much it can cost these days. One way to cut costs is by couponing and we have one half of the ‘Coupon Couple’, Dee Debarros, join us to share her tips and talk about her own journey with couponing.

Find out more with their Facebook Group and connect on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Building Credit as a Newcomer

Whether you are a permanent resident or a foreign worker who just moved to Canada, you might be unfamiliar with Canada’s banking and credit system. The challenges of starting a new life and build your credit history in Canada might seem difficult to newcomers, so we have invited Gayle Ramsey, Head, SVP, Everyday Banking, Segments & Customer Growth, Personal Banking from BMO, who will join us to talk about BMO NewStart^® Program, which offers banking products and services to make new beginnings simpler in Canada.

Find out more about BMO’s banking offers for newcomers and connect with BMO on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

The Disconnect Between Newcomers Wanting To Work and Employers Hiring

There can be a real disconnect between newcomers to Canada needing to work and companies needing employees. The Institute for Canadian Citizenship, in partnership with Deloitte, created a playbook for business leaders to help narrow the gap. Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the ICC, joins us to take us through the playbook called ‘Talent to Win’.

Connect with Institute for Canadian Citizenship on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Find Daniel on LinkedIn.

Overcoming a Lack of Canadian Work Experience: Strategies for Employers to Help Newcomers | Full Episode

There is widespread agreement that newcomers are needed to help fill jobs in Canada.  But how best to do that? Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, is here with some creative examples of companies overcoming hurdles. Then, helping newcomers build credit after they arrive in Canada. Gayle Ramsay, Head, SVP, Everyday Banking, Segment & Customer Growth, Personal Banking at BMO, tells us about the BMO NewStart^® Program. And, we’ll speak with Yewande Oduwole, creator and host of The Wealthy Immigrant podcast.  Plus, saving money on groceries. Dee Debarros from the “Coupon Couple” shares her budgeting tips.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• The Institute for Canadian Citizenship: Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube
• Daniel Bernhard: LinkedIn
• BMO Financial Group: Banking offers for Newcomers | Facebook | X , Instagram and LinkedIn
• Dee Debarros: Coupon Couple Facebook Group | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook
• Yewande Oduwole: The Wealthy Immigrant Podcast | LinkedIn | 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 Surprise Expense of ‘In-App Purchases

Kids have access to technology that is connected to a credit card that can lead to problems when they can ring up ‘in-app purchases’ without understanding the results in the real world. Lisa McKay, a psychologist with two kids, joins us to help us navigate situations when your child is tempted to spend money online.

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

Money Can’t Buy You Happiness But Financial Stability Could

Financial stability is definitely a part of the ‘Money Can’t Buy You Happiness’ equation at least according to a new survey by HomeEquity Bank using the Triangle of Happiness – standard of living, strong personal relationships, and achieving in life  - to see how satisfied Canadians in retirement are. We are joined by Vivianne Gauci, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience, to tell us more about the survey.

Find out more at chip.ca and connect on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

The Barriers of Post-Secondary Education

We all know education is important but education in Canada does come at a cost and it can be a challenge to afford post-secondary education without a scholarship or bursary. The Wealthsimple Foundation aims to break down the barriers in Canada. We have the Chair, Leen Li, joins us to tell all about those barriers and the different ways you can save for school.

Find out more about wealthsimplefoundation.com and connect on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Financial Barriers That Newcomer Women Face

Financial Barriers That Newcomer Women Face

Newcomer women face unique barriers when it comes to money. Tonie Chaltas, Chief Executive Officer of Achev, joins us to tell us about those barriers and ways to overcome them.

Find out more at achev.ca and connect with Tonie on LinkedIn and X.

Not Fun and Games: Navigating the minefield of “In-App Purchases” | Full Episode

Kids love to play online.  But in-app purchases can add up very quickly.  We’ll speak with psychologist Lisa McKay about the expensive lessons to be learned when it comes to your child’s gaming.  Then, Financial Literacy Month continues with a focus on the newcomer experience. Tonie Chaltas, Chief Executive Officer of Achēv, tells us about the unique barriers newcomer women face when it comes to money. And, saving money for school. Leen Li, Chair of the Wealthsimple Foundation, takes us through the systemic changes needed to make post-secondary education more accessible for Canadian families. Plus the Golden Triangle of Happiness. Vivianne Gauci, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at HomeEquity Bank, tells us how they use this happiness marker to see how satisfied Canadian homeowners are.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Tonie Chaltas: achev.ca | LinkedIn | X
• Leen Li: wealthsimplefoundation.com | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn
• Vivianne Gauci: chip.ca | Facebook | LinkedIn | X
• Lisa McKay: lisamckaywriting.com | LinkedIn | Facebook | 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

Insurance – The Missing Piece in Financial Literacy

We know financial literacy is important but how much insurance talk is a part of that. Jessica Baker, Executive Vice-President of Retail Wealth of Co-operators, joins us to take us through what you need to know about insurance and shares her advice.

Find out more at cooperators.ca and connect on Instagram and Linkedin. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn.