Canadian Tax Rates 101 and Strategic Withdrawal Strategies

Whether you’re just receiving your first paycheck or mapping out your retirement, understanding Canada’s tax system is crucial for your financial well-being. Consider this your Canadian Tax Rates 101 Guides! In this episode of Heart of Your Money, I break down marginal tax rates and progressive taxation in simple, practical…

Tariffs, Turmoil, Truth: What’s Really Happening in the Markets

Markets are in turmoil as new tariffs shake investor confidence, but is this truly the crisis the headlines suggest? In this episode, we cut through the panic to reveal what these trade policies really mean for your portfolio. Get the straight facts on the recent US tariff announcements, understand their…

Beyond the Financial Portfolio: Investing in Community

In a world increasingly focused on digital connection, there’s something profoundly human about gathering in a circle to share stories. My conversation with Fraz Wiest, Development and Community Engagement Administrator at Regina’s Globe Theatre, explores how theatre creates authentic bonds that transcend entertainment. As Canada’s only permanent theatre-in-the-round completes its…

The importance of aligning investments with retirement lifestyle goals

What does your ideal retirement lifestyle look like? Before diving into investment strategies and portfolio allocations, we need to start with a more fundamental question: What truly matters to you? In this episode of Heart of Your Money, we explore how understanding your core values transforms financial planning from a…

The Simple Way to Structure Cash Flow in Retirement

Ready to structure cash flow in retirement but feeling overwhelmed? While it might not be the most exciting topic, creating a clear system for your retirement income and expenses is crucial for a stress-free future. In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple yet effective two-bucket approach to managing your…

Costly Mistakes that Retirees Make About Government Benefits

Retirement planning can be complex, but few aspects are as critical as understanding your government benefits. In this episode of Heart of Your Money, we’re tackling four costly mistakes that could be diminishing your retirement income. From underestimating the true value of CPP and OAS to getting blindsided by the…

The New Retirement Reality

The retirement landscape has transformed dramatically over the past few decades. Gone are the days when you could count on working for one company, receiving a comfortable pension, and settling into a predictable retirement routine. Today’s new retirement reality demands a different approach—one that acknowledges longer lifespans, changing work patterns,…