
Ask Hank: Your Money Coach
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Never a Better Time
Know What You Own
Selling these Smelly Investments
Another Day another Crisis
In this podcast, I discuss the challenge of investing during stressful times and one strategy that saves the day.
Another Day with Crazy Oil
These changes in oil and fertilizer prices are starting to seep into our lives. Here are some strategies to keep you focused on the long game.
Crisis and Panic
I know it was supposed to be once a month, but I wanted to update you on my strategies for handling crises and panic when investing. It's a lot simpler than you think.
Condo Pain and Should I buy Constellation Software?
Less is more, and focusing less on investments seems contrary to our purpose. But we all know that it's emotion that generally kills our investments. What I'm doing and why this is now a monthly podcast.
Inside Look at My Latest Real Estate Deal
The weekend negotiation that led me to this great deal just closed. What strategies did I use, and how did I purchase this parcel for a 35% discount to the original asking price?
Keeping Calm when Others are Panicking
A great deal is happening daily, that if we aren't carefully pulls us into the human instinct to run for the exits. I discuss this and other investing topics and some of the new features of askhank.money
Why I never buy Berkshire, Oil, Gas, or Mining Stocks
Berkshire Hathaway is a company whose stock I'd never buy. It's the same for oil, gas or mining stocks and here's why.
Land Bank or Gold?
Investing in Gold is popular today, but what is Land Banking, and can it be a lucrative way to invest? In this podcast, I discuss two ways to land bank and how this could be a strategy for building your portfolio.
A Business Survival Story
Investing, running a small business, or starting a start-up all involve risks. In this interview with the CEO of Green Goop, I'm surprised to learn of the struggles and eventual triumph of this founder. Sit back and enjoy.
A Healthcare High Risk Investment
As an investment, this healthcare stock checks a lot of my boxes except one. Will that be enough to stop me from investing?
Buy a Reit with Just 4 Buildings?
Investing in real estate can mean taking some risk. Here is my second investment in the Hank High-Risk ETF. Marwest REIT owns just 4 buildings in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It's cold in Winnipeg, but could this be a hot stock?
The First Stock in my Hank High Risk ETF
I created a boring ETF for my apartment REIT investments; why not an exciting one for high-risk stocks? I also discuss the time my electric ATV caught on fire while pushing snow. Do you really want to invest in these types of companies?
What is Stress Free Investing?
The more relaxed you get, the more successful your investing will be. Here are the components to developing a stress-free investment philosophy and building your wealth.
Gold or Crypto?
I bought silver in 1980 for $50, and it quickly dropped to $20.00. Is Crypto the next Dumb investment for young people?
Do you need to feel pain to get the gain?
I struggle with this one a lot. I started askhank.ai to help those I love and you yourself, to experience less pain when managing money and relationships. But what if feeling some pain is needed to gain?
How Afib Saved My Life
We all experience moments when we have a choice to change or remain the same. Here is what happened when death stares you in the face.
The 10 Days to Build Your Wealth
Here are all 10 strategies I would do, one a day, if I were starting out today. Regardless of your age or level of investment, these will help.
A Way to Reduce Risk when Investing
Here is a way I use to reduce my risk when investing in public equities. This new strategy is taking a difficult-to-understand strategy used by the experts and putting it in our pockets. True Investment Empowerment
Ai is wrong About your Investment or Real Estate Questions 40% of the Time
When it comes to Real Estate, Investment or stock decisions, not to mention relationship ones, you need a trusted source. Right or wrong, you need to know where those answers come from. General AI gives you false information that you shouldn't rely on 40% of the time. AskHank.ai, my cloned brain in an app, ensures that your questions are answered as I would, drawing on my 45 years of experience. AI is the engine, AskHank is the knowledge and common sense from where the answer comes. Today, we are pleased to announce the official launch of our North American Operations. Here is the story.
Do Not Start a Business as a Side Hustle Do This Instead
The idea of starting a business to make extra money at home is nuts. Here's my story and what I learned from having 5 jobs at once.
I Dare You: Ask Them and then Ask Hank
Wherever you go for financial, money, or money-relationship answers, ask a question. Then ask the same one to AskHank.ai. Compare the answers. Post your answers and comments on Instagram or Facebook to win some swag. My cloned brain in an app should be with you at all times.
Broken Down in Detroit and a Stranger loans me $750
The 29 cent banana side hustle taught me many things. Here is the story.
Lost $8,000 now What?
This stock just dropped over 25% on Friday. The instinct to run to the exits was strong, so what did I do? What would you do? In this special edition podcast, I discuss what happened.
The House with 5 Ghosts
Hard to believe but true. Here is the story of that house, how it first freaked us out but eventually became an amazing place to live. The message, listen to your gut.
35% Wrong-Why AI Keeps Lying and What to Do About It
In this episode, I break down why 35% of AI answers are false, how overconfidence has replaced integrity and why I built Ask Hank-a, a system designed for 100% truth.
The Market Doesn't Care What You Love
More lessons from my start-up failure. But if the mistake was clear to everybody else why didn't I listen?
37 Cents and a Grocery List: My Real Story About Survival and Smart Money
This story is about a moment when I was very young and had a some total of 37 cents, but had to buy groceries for my family.
Why Do People Have Money Secrets?
I discuss this very private question and give the answer that may surprise you. Looks like it's not about money at all.
Why do Smart People make Dumb Money Decisions?
Why do smart people make dumb money decisions isn't about intelligence. It's about one thing we can all learn to do. Learn about it in this week's podcast and some tips on how to use our new AI app.
We Launch Honeybee AI: Investing and Life Advisor
In this episode, I introduce Honeybee AI: Investing & Life Advisor — a new AI-powered tool that applies the Honeybee Method to help you make smarter investing and life decisions. From analyzing stocks and REITs to answering big questions like “Should I quit my job?”, Honeybee AI blends timeless value investing principles with modern artificial intelligence. Learn how you can build a stronger financial hive while making confident choices for your future.
The First Step to Future Proof Your Life
It's pretty simple. Do this straightforward calculation and get started. How getting 10 bee stings this week helped me connect with nature, and a book you must read.
How I was Scammed by a Pump and Dump Stock Fraud
In this prequel to our official launch in September, here are two books to read, and how, as a Gen Zer, I got sucked in to a pump and dump stock scheme.
What does Freedom Mean to You?
Freedom is one of three keys to future-proofing your life. Being Free. What does it mean to you?
My One Money Regret as a Gen Z
If I were 21 today, but had my 45 years of investment and 30 years of clinical Psychology experience, how would I invest? My one regret and how this podcast can help Gen Z own Freedom, Freedom of Choice and Time.
The Final Show Or Is It?
It's been a great experience, but it's time to move on. Here are the reasons. Maybe I can change the format and focus?
Two New Stocks Added to the List
While I initially discussed one of these stocks years ago, it's now on my serious nibbling list. The other is a bank found guilty of corruption—two prized investments for me.
I Don't think I'm Helping You
Here is what I think I need to do to change this.
Can you Buy Real Estate with Nothing Down?
Yes, you can, and here are the two methods I've used.
My Top Stock Picks for 2025
While I have 95% in one stock, here are the others I'm liking for the new year.
Homes for Less than $250,000
Yes they are out there and here is how to find them.
Why are You Afraid of Risk?
Without risk you will never be successful. You take risks daily, but maybe you just aren't aware of it. Here is what you can do to get going.
A Money Lesson from My Dad
I learned this lesson as a young child, and it continues to impact me today. What is it, and what does it have to do with real estate investing?
Did I buy Bitcoin or get Scammed?
Why did I change my mind about Bitcoin and how I almost got scammed today?
Black Friday Tarrif Worries
As you get set to shop today, remember it may be a few years before you get any more deals. Here's what is going on and some simple solutions with investment solutions for the portfolio.
Honeybee Stock Picks up 98%
In this podcast, I examine the three stocks selected by the honeybee principles in our book, discuss their returns, and explain why I replaced one of them.
Why I just Sold All of This Stock
It was supposed to be a long term hold, but here's what I saw at the quarterly meeting that made me sell it all.
Honeybees Pick the top 5 Reit's in Canada
Using the ten categories from our book What Grandpa Learned from His Honeybees, we use AI to pick the top 5 reits in Canada. Here are the top 4. You can sign up for our free newsletter that comes out every Monday and read about the top pick plus the 5 microcap REIT's chosen.