The MapleMoney Show

We've had a lot of experts on to provide various money lessons, but what lessons can we gain from the most known book in the world? To help discuss what the bible teaches us about money, I brought on Bob Lotich from Seed Time. Even if you're not christian, this episode provides a lot of solid advice about how to handle your money and use that money to help others. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/boblotich Today's show is brought to you by our sponsors at Borrowell, Canada's leading credit education company. My wife and I both signed up to get our free credit scores and credit reports and we receive an update each month via email. I love getting the emails each month from the Borrowell team letting me know if my score has improved - or not! Get your free credit score at https://maplemoney.com/borrowell

Steve Chou and his wife started an online business so that his wife could quit her job. But then Steve's own blog, appropriately named My Wife Quit Her Job, also became a success. In fact, both business did so well that they were making much more online than he did at his day job. So today we dive in to why he stayed at the job as long as he did and what things are like now that he's quit and can focus on his family and multiple businesses. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/stevechou Did you know our sponsor, Wealthsimple, offers a free portfolio review? They'll review your investments, how much debt you have, and whether you're saving enough. Wealthsimple also helps you set goals and suggest ways to lower your fees and how much you pay in tax. Head over to https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple today.

Looking for a mortgage? Sean Cooper takes us through a checklist of everything you need to know when shopping for a mortgage, whether it's your first or you're up for renewal and want to find the right mortgage for you. Sean is my go-to mortgage expert. First he paid off his mortgage at 30 years old, now he's the Bestselling Author of Burn Your Mortgage and a Mortgage Broker. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/seancooper Not only does our sponsor Borrowell provide a credit score, but they now give you free credit reports as well. I find this much more actionable than the score, and have reviewed my credit report in the past and cleaned up a couple incorrect items before looking for a mortgage. Head over to https://maplemoney.com/borrowell

Did you buy something and had to return it because it doesn't fit? Or maybe you don't need that 5th crockpot you got for Christmas and want to take it back to the store? What are your rights? what are the time limits? Ellen Roseman guides us through the sometimes frustrating, sometimes mysterious world of refunds. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/ellenroseman Socially Responsible Investing means investing in companies that do social or environmental good. No sin stocks here. Wealthsimple, the sponsor for today's show, can help you build an SRI portfolio of ETFs that focus on low carbon, cleantech, human rights, and the environment. Feel good about what your investing in by heading to https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple

We talk a lot about how you should save your money, but there are times when it makes sense to spend money wisely. One of those ways is through outsourcing. Miranda Marquit from Planting Money Seeds joins the show to share some of the options available to you to free up time, build your business, or just off-load some of tasks to improve your lifestyle. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/mirandamarquit If you're a regular listener, you know the importance of checking your score to improve it. Our sponsor, Borrowell released a study that found a correlation between the frequency of checking your score and credit score increase. If you want to raise your credit score, get your free report at maplemoney.com/borrowell

Are you a young adult that wants to be able to travel and have interesting adventures? But if you're in college or just starting a career, maybe it seems like you never have the money? Martin Dasko from Studenomics shares tips on how he was able to do this and how you can too. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/martindasko Our sponsor Wealthsimple will build you an intelligent, personalized portfolio using a Nobel Prize winning investment strategy. Check them out at https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple

Have you heard about robo-advisors? Or maybe you're just tired of Do It Yourself Investing? My guest this week, Kyle Prevost, hosts the Canadian Financial Summit and is an expert in robo-advisors. Kyle breaks down what a robo-advisor is, whether there's a wizard behind the curtain, and how they can help you either get started investing or switch to an easier way to invest. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/kyleprevost Our sponsor for this week is Borrowell. Having a good credit score is important to help you achieve your financial goals. Get your score for free at maplemoney.com/borrowell

This week, I discuss common money mistakes with J.D. Roth and how you can make sure you take the right steps to avoid them. J.D. Roth was one of the very first personal finance bloggers when he started Get Rich Slowly. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/jdroth Our sponsor for this week is Wealthsimple. Put your money to work in a super smart, low-maintenance, low-fee portfolio by visiting https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple

Ever thought out buying a second house or condo so you can rent it out? Meghan Chomut is a CFP that specializes in helping people that are buying an income property as part of their portfolio. We compare them to REITs, discuss the tax advantages of having this type of business, and how you can get started if you think this is right for you. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/meghanchomut Our sponsor for this episode is Borrowell. You can get your free credit score at https://maplemoney.com/borrowell

Want to travel for free? Or at least cut the cost of flights, hotels, and tropical vacations? Barry Choi is a travel and personal finance blogger at Money We Have and I wanted to bring him on to help show us how to win at this travel game. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/barrychoi Our sponsor for this episode is Wealthsimple. Head over to https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimple to check out Smart Savings and get a better rate than the big banks!

John Robertson, the author of The Value of Simple and blogger at Blessed by the Potato, simplifies investing for beginners. John guides us through how to start investing, starting with a plan, then where to invest and how to get a simple, easy to manage portfolio. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/johnrobertson Our sponsor to today's episode is Borrowell. Head over to https://maplemoney.com/borrowell for your free credit score today!

Philip Taylor, the man behind PT Money and FinCon, is full of ideas on how to make money, especially online and in the sharing economy. PT will have you motivated to start your own side gig right after this episode! You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/philiptaylor Our sponsor for this episode is Borrowell. To check your credit score with Borrowell, head over to their website today at https://maplemoney.com/borrowell

Sarah Li Cain, from High Fiving Dollars and the Beyond the Dollar Podcast, dispels the myth of self-care being all expensive spa trips and manicures. Sarah breaks down how self-care can simply mean using that special "you time" to take care of your health in a low-cost way, while removing many of the money stresses in your life. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/sarahlicain Our sponsor for this episode is Borrowell. To check your credit score with Borrowell, head over to their website at https://maplemoney.com/borrowell

Kornel Szrejber, of the Build Wealth Canada Podcast, tells us why he's index investing with ETFs. Kornel shares how to get started with ETF investing and what makes up his portfolio. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/kornelszrejber Our sponsor for this episode is Borrowell. Borrowell will provide you with a free credit report, so you can verify the information to help protect yourself against identity theft. Visit https://maplemoney.com/borrowell

Pat Flynn, from Smart Passive Income, shares his experience in being laid off from his job during the 2008 financial crisis, and how he managed to turn the experience into a positive. Pat dishes on past side hustles, including one that may or may not have been legal! He also explains what inspired him to relaunch his book, Let Go. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/patflynn Our sponsor for this episode is Borrowell. Borrowell will provide you with your free Equifax Credit report at https://maplemoney.com/borrowell

Jessica Moorhouse, millennial money expert, helps us understand the struggles millennials face when it comes to their finances, as the conversation ranges from robo-advisors to why she avoids most personal finance apps. Jessica also shares a recent habit she's developed that's driving her husband crazy! You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/jessicamoorhouse Our sponsor for this episode is Borrowell. Getting your free credit score only takes a few minutes at https://maplemoney.com/borrowell

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