Best Cameron Conway Podcasts (2024)

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Bank of Canada Rate Cut 26:45

4h ago26:45

26:45

What goes up must come down, except for taxes of course. This week we make sense of the most recent rate cut by Bank of Canada and what that means for your wallet. Plus we look at contributing factors such as recent GDP and inflation numbers to see how healthy our economy actually is. If you live in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba…

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Benefiting Beneficiaries 31:55

2d ago31:55

31:55

And to my loved ones, “You get nothing, you loose, good day sir!” This week Christine shares valuable tips from a recent Estate Planning conference that she attended. Why are wills important, how to make life easier for beneficiaries and a host of different strategies to pass on wealth with less hassle. If you live in British Columbia, Alberta, Sas…

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The 5 Worst Mistakes Investors Make 32:29

15d ago32:29

32:29

When I was young I played a computer game called “Lemmings,” little did I know then, it was a documentary. This week we talk about several ways investors follow others off the proverbial cliff into the gaping maw of the stock market. Perils such as selling at the bottom, timing the market, and miscalculating the role of human behavior all come with…

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Warren Buffet’s Best Tips 29:39

22d ago29:39

29:39

Turns out the story of the Tortoise and the Hare was about investing all along. This week we’ve collected some of the best advice from Warren Buffet and see if everyday people like us can also succeed in investing. Hear personal tips like investing in yourself and how all of that plays into building a mentality based on patience and properly unders…

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The Hurdles of Financial Success 31:11

29d ago31:11

31:11

My commitment to change is unchanging… or is my commitment to being unchanging changing? This week we explore several of the hurdles that keep us from making real progress with our personal finances. See how procrastination, uncertainty, feelings of being overwhelmed and unwillingness to change keep us trapped in financial ruts and stop us from doi…

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Combining Your Finances Part 2 29:50

1M ago29:50

29:50

The more we spend together, together, the more we spend together, the happier we will be! This week we conclude our two part look into combining your finances along with all of the pro’s and con’s involved. Find out what your common law status is, how to work towards a common goal, sharing economic benefits and some tax and investment advantages to…

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Combining Your Finances 28:57

1M ago28:57

28:57

There’s no “I” in team, but there is in bills, insolvency and failure. This week we start a 2 part series on the pros and cons of combining a couples finances. Learn about the money biases that come into relationships, how a lack of awareness can hold you back, and how working towards a goal together can strengthen your relationship. If you live in…

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Changes to the Canada Pension Plan 27:58

2M ago27:58

27:58

I am altering the pension. Pray I don't alter it any further. This week we talk about the continued roll out of changes to the Canada Pension Plan and how in 40 years you might get more money in retirement. Who qualifies for the best version of this plan, why is there now a two-tired structure and other useful facts about your government mandated f…

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Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover 38:54

2M ago38:54

38:54

If two people and a film crew going through my closet can fix my life, why not go through my finances like that too. This week rummage through the proverbial closet and talk about Dave Ramsey’s book “Total Money Makeover” and see if his tips will help you be the belle of the ball or left outside in the rain. What tips can help us today, can his ane…

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Retirement Expectations vs Realities 31:54

2M ago31:54

31:54

Reality is fluid, ever changing, all consuming force imposing its will on the world, unstoppable in all ways, except for one weakness, our expectations. This week we conclude our retirement trilogy with a report from the Ontario Security Commission which shows how our expectations and the realities of retirement intersect, for better or worse. How …

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Starting Retirement Planning Later in Life 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

Retirement is just the culmination of all of the decisions we made during our working years…. uh oh! This week we talk about what happens when you wait until the last minute (or decade) to prepare for retirement, and how there is still hope for a decent retirement. It’s the battle of dedication vs expectation that will determine how you enjoy those…

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Pay Cheques and Play Cheques 27:41

3M ago27:41

27:41

Retirement planning is just figuring out how to pay the bills without working. This week we take inspiration from the book “ Pay Cheques and Play Cheques - Retirement income solutions for Canadians” by Tom Hegna, Robert Gawthrop & Steve Tate to figure out how to plan for the retirement we actually want. Learn to save for retirement like you do vaca…

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How Companies Survive Recessions 34:03

3M ago34:03

34:03

I couldn’t think of a joke so I hired a consultant, now go sign up for my new joke subscription service, only $99.99 per month. This week we review “Accelerating out of the Great Recession” by David Rhodes and Daniel Stelter of Boston Consulting Group and see how they figured out everything after it has already happened. Find out how companies rise…

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Musings About the Future 34:06

3M ago34:06

34:06

This week Christine takes inspiration from a recent interview with economist & author of “A Map of the New Normal” Jeff Rubin and talks about what he sees as the future of the global economy. We talk about deglobalization, trade isolation, the return of the middle class, energy transition and the growing battle between cost and convenience that imp…

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Key Performance Metrics in Life 34:50

3M ago34:50

34:50

I quantify, therefore I am. This week we talk about how to run your life like a small business owner and understanding the Key Performance Metrics that can make your life better. Lean how organization, prioritization and cooperation can help you better handle the everyday things in life. If you live in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manit…

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The Power of Compounding 29:28

4M ago29:28

29:28

Compounding, the cause of and solution to all of life's problems. This week we talk about how the concept of compounding interest can either be you best friend or greatest enemy when it comes to your finances. What is the difference between good debt and bad debt, how compounding is different than your rate of return and why is the number 72 so imp…

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Leaving a Legacy 29:22

4M ago29:22

29:22

Live your life in a way that no one wants to dance on your grave. This week we ask the question, “Why do I need to leave a legacy?” and figure out what happens to all of our hard work and things when we are gone. In terms of money its all about maximizing the gifts, minimizing the taxes, setting timing of receipts. But its all more important than m…

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The Power of Achievable Goals 31:04

4M ago31:04

31:04

The best way to achieve a goal is to just lower the bar. This week we set a goal to explain how to best achieve your goals and more importantly how to structure those goals in a way to make them easy, challenging and fulfilling. If you live in British Columbia, Alberta or Saskatchewan letus help you take care of the people you love and visit braunf…

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Why are Funds So Expensive in Canada? 35:20

4M ago35:20

35:20

To make money you have to spend money, so that means the more I spend the more I make right? This week we jump into the Investo-dome for Fund-a-mania 2024 to see which type of investment fund comes out on top. We’ll talk about index funds, mutual funds and segregated funds and find out why all of them cost as much as they do and see how each of the…

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Canada’s Poverty Report Card 34:03

4M ago34:03

34:03

We did it bureaucrats, we saved the country from income inequality, now everyone is poor. This week we check in with several new reports on the growing trend of poverty in Canada and how 25% of people are struggling to cope with this new reality. Canadians are suffering from a perceived loss of control, increased stress and other related issues and…

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Money and Addiction 41:22

5M ago41:22

41:22

There’s only one way to truly deal with my deep emotional struggles… Shopping Spree! This week we review “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” by Gabor Mate and talk about how the same underlying roots of addiction influence our poor spending choices. Better understand what our brain is doing and how we try to cope through addiction, spending and other l…

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Profiting from Debt 33:08

5M ago33:08

33:08

So when do I start having debt freedom? That’s the neat part, you don’t! This week we talk about how our culture of debt is designed to keep us in debt and how investors profit from it. Learn about asset backed securities, various mortgage repacking strategies and other ways your debt makes other people money, or even yourself? If you live in Briti…

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Finding Clarity and Focus 27:53

5M ago27:53

27:53

Oh God, not the verbal bees, I can’t take anymore of these buzzwords. This week we talk about clarity, priorities, leveling up and saying no along with other concepts Christine learned recently at a coaching event and reading two different books. We examine “10x is Easier than 2x” by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy and “Essentialism” by Greg McKe…

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When to Take Money From an RRSP 37:48

5M ago37:48

37:48

This week we respond to a fan question about whether ornot it’s a good idea to withdraw from an RRSP before age 71. We talk about strategies that can work and some of the pit falls that can increase taxes, lower benefits and generally waste your hard earned investment gains. If you live in British Columbia, Alberta orSaskatchewan let us help you ta…

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Breaking Down Investment Funds 51:06

6M ago51:06

51:06

Picking a fund is like buying an apple… why are there so many of them... Gala and Fuji are different… forget it I’ll just get this green one. This week we go behind the scenes and talk about how we evaluate and compare investment funds for our clients day to day, all without losing our sanity. We talk about how we break down geography, risk, sector…

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Money Saving Tips 40:17

6M ago40:17

40:17

A dollar saved is a dollar that still doesn’t trust you. This week it’s another edition of financial planner confessions as Christine give you quick tips on how to save money and better allocate your financial resources. Money saving tips such as don’t take kids to candy stores, keep Christine away from espresso beans and how to assign true value t…

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Is Retiring at 65 Outdated? 31:00

6M ago31:00

31:00

The key to retire early is to just give up… working… everyday. This week we confront a new study which shows the changing face of retirement expectations in Millennials. The classic forced march to 65 is out and a new face of retirement is emerging where people are looking to better enjoy their lives. Despite inflation, and high interest costs, and…

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Hiring a Financial Planner 35:40

6M ago35:40

35:40

Don’t you know DIY is the way to go with everything in life, goodbye plumbers, accountants, lawyers, and doctors, wait why am I suddenly sick, being sued, getting audited and wet? This week take you through the wild west of financial advisors and help you understand everything about pricing, designation types, services offered, specializations for …

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Budget Blow Out 2024! 33:05

7M ago33:05

33:05

"The commitment needs to be a commitment to grow the economy, and the budget will balance itself,” -Justin Trudeau, Leader of the Opposition, February 2014. This week it's Budget Blow-out-palooza 20-24 exclusively on Tax-Payer Per View. Cameron makes the great sacrifice and reads through the proposed budget to see what will impact your personal fin…

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2024 Tax Tips for Canadians 27:13

7M ago27:13

27:13

Of course I’ve filled and paid my taxes, I did that over a year ago. This week we cover some helpful hints for this year’s tax filing season, and to make sure you don’t forget to file! Changes to RRSP Home Buyer’s Plan, CERB repayment deductions, indexation adjustments and more thrilling line items to help you take stock of the past year and what y…

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How to Retire with Enough Money 34:26

7M ago34:26

34:26

Of course I’m ready and saved up to retire, it should only cost about $1400 to get new tires on my van, oh wait that’s not what retirement means, it’ll cost how much!?? This week we review “How to Retire with Enough Money: And How to Know What is Enough” by Teresa Ghilarducci Ph.D, an academic that can actually communicate with average people. Find…

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Redefining the Good Life 36:25

7M ago36:25

36:25

What is the good life? “To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.” This week we review “The Good Life” by Robert Waldinger & Marc Schultz to see how our health and well-being are dictated by our overall happiness and connections with others. What have these authors learned from The Harvard Study…

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Understanding the Business Cycle 33:57

7M ago33:57

33:57

What goes up can only go higher - you have no power here laws of thermodynamics! This week we talk about the classic business cycle and show how the stages of Recovery, Expansion, Slowdown, Contraction are unavoidable yet predictable. Find out where we are not in the cycle, what to look out for and how to thrive in these regular seasons of transiti…

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Smoke and Mirrors 35:11

8M ago35:11

35:11

If I had nickel for every time someone told me about a myth that keeps me away from more nickels, I could retire. This week we evaluate “Smoke and Mirrors: Financial Myths that Will Ruin Your Retirement Dreams” by David Trahair. Has this Canadian accountant figured out the five myths which holds us back from financial success or are we just being n…

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Why Have Fixed Income Your Portfolio? 31:16

8M ago31:16

31:16

Finally, it’s time for me to make money off someone else’s debt! This week we talk about all things fixed income and whether you want it in your portfolio or not based on your risk tolerance requirements. We explain what bonds are, why they’ve been broken in the past couple of years and what to expect going forward. So, get ready to see how, if and…

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Are We in a Tech Sector Bubble? 37:35

8M ago37:35

37:35

At least when the robots take over I won’t have to pick my own stocks anymore. This week we go over fresh research from Ray Dalio and see if the current tech sector is in a bubble that is about to burst or is simply overvalued. What is the state of the Magnificent 7 ( or AAAMMNT for short), what could be the true impact of AI and are we all just ge…

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Changes to Taxes and Benefits in 2024 38:05

8M ago38:05

38:05

The government giveth, and the government taketh away. This week we catch you up on several changes the federal government has unleashed in 2024. Changes that’ll put more or less money in your pocket, or realistically give you more so they can take even more back. Get ready for repriced carbon tax, new dental care options, increased TFSA limits and…

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Tips Before the End of RRSP Season 31:23

9M ago31:23

31:23

I have altered the meaning of RRSP, pray I do not alter itany further. This week Cam makes up a new acrostic about RRSP’s, Christine goes over advice from a trusty accountant, and we give our 4 factors to determine if you should make an RRSP contribution. So, dig out your trusty 2023 T1 General tax form and follow along. If you live in British Colu…

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It Happened to Me 17:19

9M ago17:19

17:19

Today is about loss, heartbreak and the idea that it won’t happen to me. Part of life is about adapting to things we wish didn’t happen and how to best prepare for the unthinkable. If you live in British Columbia, let us help you take care of the people you love and visit braunfinancial.com Keep the conversation going on our Facebook Page and Group…

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2024 Market Outlook 34:02

9M ago34:02

34:02

“My investment strategy used to be with ‘it’, but then they changed what ‘it’ was. Now what I’m with isn’t ‘it’ anymore and what’s ‘it’ seems weird and scary. It’ll happen to you!" This week we talk about the market and economic outlook for 2024 and see that it is a tale of two conflicting opinions. Is recession still a risk, what equities are over…

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Simplifying Small Business 38:19

9M ago38:19

38:19

Make work not profit, oh that’s where I went wrong. This week we conclude our two-part series on small business and talk about how to build a realistic business plan that enhances profitability. Find out how your personal finance habits can make or break your company, and profitability, and sanity. Plus some tips from Mike Michalowicz’s book “Profi…

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What It Takes to Run a Small Business 36:15

10M ago36:15

36:15

The best way to not get laid off, is to be your own boss… I hope. This week we talk about one of the best ways to take control of your personal finances, starting a small business. Is it right for you, can you handle being a “jack of all trades,” and can you master the art of systemization? Find out what it really takes to make things work and the …

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How Life Stages Impact Your Use of RRSPs and TFSAs 33:01

10M ago33:01

33:01

This week we talk about how different stages in your life impact how you use RRSPs and TFSAs. What is strategy could be best for each age group, what will help you net the most returns and what is some of the fine print that most people don’t notice. If you live in British Columbia, let us help you take care of the people you love and visit braunfi…

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8 Money Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 34:03

10M ago34:03

34:03

A new year, a new me, a new series of mistakes to make. This week we help you start the year off right with some of our favorite personal finance tips that we think will help you in 2024. Everything from market timing, to adjusting your finances for wanted & unwanted life changes and finding low cost ways to reduce stress. If you live in British Co…

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Our Best Podcast Ideas of 2023 32:11

11M ago32:11

32:11

Jingle bells, budget’s broke, bills are on the way, Oh, what fun it will be, to live in a one-horse open sleigh, hey! This week we reminisce about our most popular and engaged with podcasts of 2023 and see if our advice… ramblings, still holds up. Also we talk about what happens behind the scenes and what we are looking forward to talking about in …

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Ray Dalio’s Principles for Success 31:39

11M ago31:39

31:39

“Family, religion, friendship. These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed in business.” This week we talk about Ray Dalio’s book “Principles for Success” and how you can better live your life thanks to the founder of an asset management firm. Turns out the secret isn’t finding joy through buying and crushing smaller business. R…

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Quick tips to End 2023 and Start 2024 Right 37:33

11M ago37:33

37:33

Step:1 evaluate all of your 2023 financial decisions, Step: 2 drink coco and watch Christmas rom-com’s, Step: 3 gaze into the void, Step 4: repeat step 1. This week we go over 14 different tips you help you close out 2023 and get ready for another exciting year (can we please just have one boring year). Everything from budgeting, insurance, debt ma…

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Will Canadians Be More Like Santa or Scrooge This Christmas? 32:39

11M ago32:39

32:39

The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is spending loud for all to hear. This week we see how much Canadians are expected to spend over the holidays. Some are saying spending going up, pleasing Santa and others say its going down to the delight of Scrooge. Find out what factors are at play and how can you better prepare for the Christmas season wi…

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Saving For Your First Home in Canada 34:41

12M ago34:41

34:41

Home is where the debt is. This week talk about the new First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and how your can maximize your ability to overpay for a house. We also talk about how your can combine this with other tax advantaged savings options to build up a deposit of over $163,000 per person. If you live in British Columbia, let us help you take care …

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Why is the Canadian Economy Stagnating 34:10

12M ago34:10

34:10

Some of you may suffer, but it's a sacrifice I am willing to make. This week Cam gives his debriefing on a recent event he attended headlined by Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers and how you apparently need to do a better job at fixing the economy. We talk about Canada’s continued high interest rates, lagging productivity, decrea…

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