EP122 Milli Moves: Accessible Post Secondary Education with Chris Wilkins, SchoolFinder Group
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
Release Date: 01/23/2020
EP251 Financial First Aid with Alyssa Davies, founder of Mixed Up Money
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
After going through financial problems herself, Alyssa Davies discovered a need for a safe and non-judgemental space for people to discuss their finances. This discovery led to the creation of her finance blog, , which has now won Canadian Personal Finance Blog of the Year twice. Today Alyssa joins the show to discuss the importance of having open conversations about finances so that people can become educated and protect themselves from financial uncertainty. Listen in as she explains why having an emergency fund is crucial, as is having a backup fund that you can rely on in a relationship...
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EP250 Success Secret of & Lessons from 250 Episodes
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
When I started podcasting in 2017, I was nervous about the technology and apprehensive about how I would sound, not sure I’d have enough to say or that anyone would want to listen. Once I started creating these episodes and receiving your feedback, all of my worries washed away. I love knowing that this show is helping so many people begin their financial journey and work their way to a financially fit future. So, in this episode, I will be sharing the top lessons that have weaved their way into this show throughout the years. Listen in as I explain what helped me reach 250...
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EP249 Control Money Movements with Interac
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
Canadians choose Interac products an average of 18 million times a day to pay and exchange money. Through their world-class privacy, fraud mitigation, governance, and digital identity and authentication expertise, they help keep Canadian customers safe and secure when transacting. Anurag Kar, Associate Vice President of Money Movement Products at Interac Corp., joins the show today to discuss the recent news that Interac surpassed a billion e-transfer transactions in the last 12 months, as well as the overall key findings of the study. Listen in as Anurag breaks down how e-transfers work and...
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EP248 Showcase of Young Money Scholarship Recipients
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
The earlier you can master your money, the more you can make it work for you to accomplish the things you want to in life. And given that the school system doesn't do a good job of preparing young adults for the harsh economic realities they will be facing personally or as business owners, being able to support someone achieve their goals has always been my dream. So, in this episode, I am so excited to announce this round of Young Money Scholarship recipients. I know firsthand the power that education can bring to help you achieve your life goals, and I know that it takes money from...
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EP247 Buy Now, Pay Later 101
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) arrangements are becoming an increasingly popular payment option, especially when shopping online. BNPL is a type of short-term financing that allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them at a later date, often interest-free. Although this method was traditionally used for larger, more expensive items such as vehicles and houses, this has become far more popular among a broader range of products such as clothes, groceries, and entertainment. In this episode, I am going to be discussing both the pros and the cons of this popular repayment method and what to be...
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EP246 Love, Money and Divorce with Eva Sachs
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Eva Sachs is a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Divorce Specialist, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst who is a recognized expert in financial planning in divorce. She is also an author and a team member at Love and Money, a resource for modern marriage contracts that helps protect the romance by taking care of the finance. In this episode, Eva shares the things that everyone should be considering as they’re entering in a relationship, including the critical conversations they need to have with their partner and tips to protect themselves financially. She also discusses...
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EP245 Young Money Listener Appreciation
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
Financial fitness (aka financial literacy) is a fundamental life skill. It's not about knowing everything - it's about taking those small imperfect actions that increase your foundation of financial knowledge so you can navigate your life, personally and professionally, with confidence. To me that means being comfortable asking questions, following up if you don’t understand something, being kind to yourself when you make a mistake, and approaching things from a mindset of abundance. In this episode, I want to celebrate you. Together we have created 245 episodes, are listened to in...
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EP244 Financial Curiosity with Elke Rubach
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
Everyone experiences their own set of issues, and while they’re not all related to finances, eliminating financial issues can provide more clarity in other areas of your life. No one knows this better than our guest today, Elke Rubach. Elke is a sought-after speaker on wealth management, estate planning, and philanthropy, as well as the founder of Rubach Wealth. In this episode, she will be sharing her practice’s unique holistic approach to helping her clients with their needs. Listen in as she explains the importance of having financial independence as soon as you can and the benefit of...
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EP243 Money Myths
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
We often tell ourselves stories to excuse the wrong-doings that we allow to happen in our finances. These limiting beliefs that we have, or excuses we create, can end up hurting our financial situation long-term if we don’t shift our mindset. So, how can we avoid falling into these traps? In this episode, I will be sharing the most common money myths that I see and explaining what you can do if you believe any of them to be true. Listen in as I explain why you don't have to be good at math in order to take care of your finances and why even the smallest of steps taken towards educating...
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EP242 Home Maintenance 101
Young Money with Tracey Bissett
This time of year, spring cleaning is in full force, and it's a great time to be thinking about home maintenance. Now, I'm not talking about property taxes, utilities, and all of the regular bills that come with owning a home. I am speaking specifically about the costs to keep our homes in good working order. In this episode, I'll be sharing several things I did to maintain my home recently to hopefully inspire you to make a list of your own maintenance items. Listen in as I explain the costs involved in my home maintenance, as well as why it is essential that you have your dryer vents and...
info_outlineChris Wilkins is the founder and CEO of School Finder Group, an organization that helps students decide where to go to school, what they want to do when they graduate, and how to pay for it. Chris is an expert in media, digital, and tech and works closely with the SchoolFinder Group team, clients, and partners. He is active outside of work and loves to explore Toronto, travel, read, and stay active. He has an MBA from London Business School and a BA in History from York University, Glendon College.
Chris joins me today to share how to prepare for accessible post-secondary education. He reveals the resources available to students and how longer life expectancies make it more likely that you will work in several careers. He shares how to approach conversations around educational choices with your family. He also shares the options and availability of scholarships for first and subsequent degrees.
“As a 17 or 18-year-old, you want to be doing whatever you are doing for yourself.” - Chris Wilkins
This Week on Young Money:
- How SchoolFinder, ScholarshipsCanada, and StudyinCanada help students with educational and career choices
- When students should start planning for post secondary education
- How longer life expectancies set the stage for multiple careers
- How to manage family discussions on educational decisions
- Financial success strategies
- How to find and apply for scholarships
- Scholarships for bachelor, subsequent and master degrees
- Non-academic based scholarships
Key takeaways:
- Make your own decisions but include family.
- Focus on your passion.
- Be prepared.
- Scholarships are not just for first-year students.
Resources Mentioned:
- EP048 Increasing Access to Post Secondary Education with Shelley Clayton
- EP104 AI Career Transitions with Brian Lenahan
- EP113 Milli Moves: How to Pay for Postsecondary Education Before, During and After School with Suzanne Tyson
Connect with Chris Wilkins:
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