Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

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.

‘Banking’ Options Outside of the Big 5

We are joined by the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Credit Union Association, Jeff Guthrie, to tell us more about the option of credit unions when it comes to banking.

Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn.

Getting a Job as a Newcomer

Finding a job as a newcomer to Canada can be really tough. PeaceGeeks have created a virtual AI career coach to help people find jobs and learn more about the application process. CEO Jennifer Freeman joins us to tell us how it works.

Find out more about the AI career coach here and connect with Jennifer on X.

Resources for Canadian Newcomers

Moving to a new country you are faced with a number of challenges including navigating a new financial system. We are joined by Felipe Saboga and Maria Akejandra Villegas or kmown as Pipe and Aleja, founders of Para Canada, an immigrant community that aimes to provide resources for people looking to move to Canada.

Find out more at para-canada.com and connect on Instagram and TikTok.

The Virtual Career Coach: An AI-Driven to Help Newcomers Prepare for the Canadian Job Market | Full Episode

Financial literacy and newcomers.  Pipe and Aleja from Para Canada tell us about their journey to Canada and the financial challenges they faced. Then, navigating the job market without Canadian experience. Jennifer Freeman, CEO of PeaceGeeks, takes us through their AI-driven virtual career coach. And learning about the different financial institutions in Canada. The big banks aren’t the only game in town.  Jeff Guthrie, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Credit Union Association, tells us about Credit Unions and how they work. Plus, we’ll speak with Jessica Baker, Executive Vice President of Retail Wealth of Co-operators, about a gap in financial literacy when it comes to insurance.

To find out more about the guests check out:

• Para Canada: para-canada.com | Instagram | TikTok
• Jennifer Freeman: PeaceGeeks AI Career Coach | X
• Jeff Guthrie: LinkedIn
• Co-operators: cooperators.ca | Instagram | Linkedin
• Jessica Baker: 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

Preparing For Retirement

Preparing for retirement can be daunting and there are tons of resources out there. We take a look at a new book called How To Retire from Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement for Morningstar. She joins us to share some lessons she learned.

Read more at morningstar.com/retirementtips and check out morningstar.com.  Connect with Christine on X and LinkedIn.

What is Wealth

What does wealth really mean and what does it mean to you. Psychologist and behavioural finance expert Daniel Crosby joins us to talk about his latest book, The Soul of Wealth. Where he writes about finding the balance between the different kinds of wealth.

Connect with Daniel on X and LinkedIn.