Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

What Is a Scholarship Trust

We are joined by Aravind Sithamparapillai, an associate at Ironwood Wealth Management, to break down everything you need to know about what a scholarship trust is before jumping into that decision and how it differs from an RESP.

Connect with Aravind on LinkedIn, X(Twitter) and Instagram.

How Living Longer Can Impact Your Retirement Plan | Full Episode

If you’re considering saving for your child’s education using a group RESP or scholarship trust, there are some things you should be aware of first. Aravind Sithamparapillai from  Ironwood Wealth Management is here to tell us how they work. Then, what happens to our finances if we live longer? Darren Coleman from Coleman Wealth at Raymond James tells us what he says the financial planning industry has wrong about retirement. Then, the rise of people who consider themselves to be ‘high earners, not rich yet’ or HENRYs. Andy Smith from Edelman Financial Engines tells us more about what the term means. Plus, we’ll speak with Apoorv Gupta, Founder and CEO of Roam, a car subscription service.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Aravind Sithamparapillai: LinkedIn | X(Twitter) | Instagram
• Darren Coleman: YouTube | LinkedIn
• Andy Smith: edelmanfinancialengines.com | X(Twitter) | Facebook | Instagram
• Apoorv Gupta: Roam Auto | Facebook | Instagram | 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

Money Date

While it can be uncomfortable talking about money in any relationship but it is important to talk about it. One way to start is to have a ‘money date’. Vanessa Bowen, chartered professional accountant, money coach and founder of financial services Mint Worthy Co., joins us to take us through what a ‘money date’ is and how it works.

Find out more at mintworthy.co and connect on Instagram.

Adding Investing to Financial Literacy for Kids

Kids and money are a topic on this show but most times we cover the basics of cash flow and debt. Pavi Toor believes there is a place for investing in financial literacy, specifically, investing in dividend paying stocks. Pavi runs a non-profit called Young Guns Weightlifting and Boxing Club and author of Learn 2 Invest Kid and he joins us to explain of why it is important.

Find out more at learn2investkid.com and connect on Instagram and Facebook.

The Cost of a Child in Canada

The cost of living has gone up in almost every category of life but how much does it cost to raise a child. We talk to Sandy Yong, personal finance writer, TEDx and keynote speaker, about her piece in MoneySense about how much does it cost to raise a child in Canada.

Connect with Sandy on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X(Twitter).

The Cost of Adding a Furry Friend To Your Family

If you are thinking of adding a furry addition to your family, it comes with a cost. We talk to Dr. Matthew Richardson, veterinarian and president of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, about how much you need to budget and break down some of the important costs when it comes to caring for a pet.

Find out more at ovma.org and connect on Facebook, X(Twitter), and LinkedIn.

Managing the High Cost of Living | Full Episode

The cost of living is ridiculously high these days.  We’ll talk about budgeting for pet care with Dr. Matthew Richardson, president of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association.  And, for kids.  Personal Finance Writer Sandy Yong is here with new insight from MoneySense. Then, why you should go on a ‘Money Date’. Vanessa Bowen, founder of Mint Worthy Co is here to talk about how it works. Plus, We’ll speak with Pavi Toor about his book Learn 2 Invest Kid and his focus on dividend paying stocks.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Matthew Richardson: ovma.org | Facebook | X(Twitter) | LinkedIn
• Sandy Yong: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X(Twitter)
• Pavi Toor: com | Instagram | Facebook
• Vanessa Bowen: co | 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

Giving To Charity More Effectively

We talk to Craig Swistun, portfolio manager at Lexicon Financial Group, about how to give to charity more effectively and how to make your money go farther when donating.

Find out more at lexiconfinancialgroup.ca and connect on X(Twitter).

Inflation Isolation

High inflation can cause stress and anxiety for many of us and it has gotten to a point where you stopped socializing or going out in efforts to save money. This is called ‘inflation isolation’. Caryl Newbery-Mitchell, senior vice president at licensed insolvency trustee MNP Debt, joins us to talk about the warning signs and how you can deal with it.

Find out more at bankruptcy.mnpdebt.ca and connect on X(Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

How To Improve Your Income

There are two main levers to your money, increase your income and cut your expenses. While we talk more about cutting expenses but how can you improve your income. Career coaching may help. We talk to Taylor Urquhart, Director of Client Success and head of Indeed Job Squad, about what exactly is career counselling and how it can help.

Connect with Indeed on X(Twitter) and Facebook.