Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

Admin Nights: Turn Boring Life Tasks Into a Social Night

Unsubscribes, insurance hassles, forms, and passwords are a modern time-suck. Chris Colin explains the “admin night” idea, the simple rules that make it work, and how community and time-boxing can help people finally get those nagging tasks done.

Find out more at chriscolin.com and connect on Bluesky and Instagram

AI Tax Mistakes: Why Chatbots Get Tax Answers Wrong

The promise of AI is fast answers, but tax rules are personal and easy to misapply. Anita Balakrishnan shares what accountants are seeing, the types of errors that show up most often, and why complex situations still need a real professional double-check.

Find out more at thelogic.co and connect with Anita on LinkedIn.

SimpleFile & Auto-Filing Taxes in Canada

Canada’s filing system is largely voluntary, but millions of Canadians still do not file each year. Jennifer Robson explains how auto-filing could work, who it is designed to help first, and why filing is often the “gateway” to benefits like GST credits, child benefits, and other supports.

Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn and Bluesky.

Auto-Filing Taxes in Canada, AI Tax Mistakes & Mortgage Debt Warning Signs | Full Episode

AI tools can be helpful, but when it comes to taxes, they can also be confidently wrong. In this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, Bruce Sellery talks with Jennifer Robson, Associate Professor, Carleton University, about the federal government’s SimpleFile initiative and how automatic tax filing could help more Canadians file returns and unlock benefits. Then Anita Balakrishnan, Reporter at The Logic, breaks down why accountants are increasingly seeing AI-generated tax mistakes and what to watch for before relying on tools like ChatGPT. For a lighter take on grown-up chores, Chris Colin, Journalist at the Wall Street Journal, explains how hosting an “admin night” can make boring tasks less painful. Finally, Aled ab Iorwerth, Deputy Chief Economist at CMHC, shares key context on mortgage delinquencies and the early warning signs that a household may be heading into financial distress.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Jennifer Robson – Associate Professor, Carleton University: LinkedIn | Bluesky
• Anita Balakrishnan – Reporter, The Logic: thelogic.co | LinkedIn
• Chris Colin – Journalist (Wall Street Journal contributor): chriscolin.com | Bluesky | Instagram
• Aled ab Iorwerth – Deputy Chief Economist, CMHC: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | X | 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 | X | Facebook | LinkedIn

Renter Rights 101: What to Look for Before Signing a Lease

Signing a lease can feel like reading fine print you’re expected to ignore, but the stakes are high. Lawyer Lisa Mackie explains the key terms renters should understand, common red flags, what landlords can and cannot ask for, and how provincial rules, municipal bylaws, and federal protections (like privacy and human rights) shape your rights.

Find out more on ahbl.ca and connect on LinkedIn(ahbl) and Instagram(ahbl). Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn.

Breaking the Taboo: The Reality of the "Bank of Mom and Dad”

Parents supporting adult children is common, but often hidden. Lindsey Stanberry reframes it as a “boomer lifestyle subsidy” and explores why people stay quiet, how childcare and education support can be as powerful as a cheque, and how being more open can reduce shame, comparison, and confusion.

Find out more on thepurse.co and connect on Instagram.

Inside Canada’s Bankruptcy Crisis: Why More Creditors and Higher Balances?

Doug Hoyes breaks down what the latest bankruptcy study shows: higher balances, more creditors, and growing strain that is increasingly structural rather than tied to one crisis event. They unpack the impact of inflation, housing costs, and why people should reach out for help early, before high-interest borrowing makes the math impossible.

Find out more on hoyes.com and connect on X.

Friction Maxxing: The Psychological Trick to Stop Impulse Spending

Online shopping, tap-to-pay, and one-click checkout remove the pause that used to protect our budgets. Hanna Horvath explains “friction maxxing” and shares practical tactics to slow impulse buys, like deleting shopping apps, removing saved payment info, using a 24 - 48 hour waiting rule, and making saving and investing automatic.

Find out more on Substack and connect on Instagram and TikTok.

The Cost of Living: Navigating Rising Debt, Rental Laws, and the "Bank of Mom and Dad" | Full Episode

It’s never been easier to spend money, and that “one click” convenience is quietly reshaping our budgets. In this episode, Bruce explores friction maxing with certified financial planner and money psychology expert Hanna Horvath, including practical ways to slow down impulse purchases and make saving more automatic. Then, insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes breaks down what his firm is seeing in Canada’s latest bankruptcy study, from higher balances and more creditors to mounting pressure from food costs, unemployment, and housing. Next, Lindsey Stanberry (The Purse) tackles the taboo topic of parents supporting adult children, and why more transparency around the “bank of mom and dad” matters. Finally, lawyer Lisa Mackie shares what renters should know before signing a lease, including key terms, red flags, and how laws at different levels of government shape your rights.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Hanna Horvath: Substack | Instagram | TikTok
• Doug Hoyes: hoyes.com | X
• Lindsey Stanberry: thepurse.co | Instagram
• Lisa Mackie: ahbl.ca | LinkedIn(ahbl) | Instagram(ahbl) | 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

Low-Risk Investing for Entrepreneurs: Liquidity, Fees, and Avoiding “Prestige” Investments

Wealth manager and author Geoff Saab (Low Risk Rules) makes the case for simpler, lower-cost, fully liquid investing, especially for entrepreneurs who are used to taking risks in business. They talk about the hidden cost of fees, why illiquidity can be dangerous, and why even pros cannot consistently predict market outcomes, making a disciplined long-term approach more reliable.

Find out more on Substack and connect on X.