Best Ed Rempel Podcasts (2024)

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Nancy Smith & Austin Rempel - A Surprisingly Simple, Effective, and Scalable Approach to Riparian Restoration 1:03:25

11h ago1:03:25

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Nancy Smith is the Conservation Director for The Nature Conservancy’s Colorado River Program, and Austin Rempel is the Riparian Restoration Program Manager at The Nature Conservancy. Both Nancy and Austin are working on the front lines of some of the West’s most innovative water and habitat conservation projects– projects that benefit everything fr…

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Top 5 Hacks To Maximize Your Child's RESP 26:51

6h ago26:51

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Many people are saving for their kids’ future education costs in an RESP. For some parents, it is a higher priority and they want to be able to maximize the benefits of an RESP - not just contribute the standard $2,500/year for each child. In my latest podcast episode I talk about the five hacks to maximize your child’s RESP. You’ll learn: How much…

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What Happens if the Liberals Attack the Smith Manoeuvre? 19:09

12h ago19:09

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The Smith Manoeuvre has long been a popular strategy for Canadian homeowners seeking to convert their mortgage debt into tax-deductible investment debt. However, recent tax and regulatory changes have impacted the efficacy of the Smith Manoeuvre, and further changes from the Liberal government could pose additional challenges. In my latest video I …

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The Top Money Blind Spots and Questions Canadians Have 1:17:28

3h ago1:17:28

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In this episode, I interview two professional financial planners to discover what are the most common questions that they receive when working with Canadians. Our two guests are also going to cover what the most important and frequently occurring blind spots are that we Canadians tend to make in our own finances. We also cover how to know if you ar…

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How Long Will You Live? 10:20

23d ago10:20

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Have you ever wondered how long you might live? Understanding life expectancy is crucial for planning a secure and fulfilling future. In my latest podcast episode I explore the dramatic changes in life expectancy over the past century, why it's expected to continue increasing, and how this impacts your retirement planning. You'll learn: Has life ex…

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Dr. Alan Townsend - Generosity & Curiosity in the Face of Tragedy 1:11:50

7h ago1:11:50

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Dr. Alan Townsend is a scientist, author, and Dean of the Franke College of Forestry & Conservation at the University of Montana. His new book is titled “This Ordinary Stardust: A Scientist’s Path from Grief to Wonder,” and it’s an unbelievably powerful book. It’s the story of Alan’s family being rocked to the core by two unthinkable, back-to-back …

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TFSA or RRSP? – The Right Answer for You (2024) 18:06

30d ago18:06

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Deciding between a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) can be one of the most challenging financial decisions you'll face. Each has its benefits, and the right choice depends on your unique financial situation. In this post, I'll guide you through understanding the factors that determine whether a TFSA or…

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Pete McBride Returns - Exploring & Documenting His Backyard River 1:03:53

10d ago1:03:53

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If you’re a longtime Mountain & Prairie listener, then you’ll definitely remember Pete McBride. He’s a renowned photographer, filmmaker, and author, and he’s joined me on the podcast twice before– once to discuss his epic hike of the length of the Grand Canyon, and then to chat about his global search for silence in a very loud world. I’m glad to s…

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How To Have a Long Lifespan, Healthspan & Wealthspan With 3.0 Level Thinking 30:25

17d ago30:25

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How long should you expect to be retired? You want your money to last the rest of your life. How long will you live? What quality of life will you have? What will your lifestyle cost you when you are older? What if you could: Live longer (long lifespan). Be healthy longer (long healthspan). Have financial freedom longer (long wealthspan). In my lat…

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Peter Gower & Chris Menges - Forward-Looking Approaches to the West's Energy Transition 57:09

1M ago57:09

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Peter Gower is the Nature Conservancy’s Climate and Renewable Energy Program Director for the Western United States and Canada Divisions, and Chris Menges is the Director of Climate Action for the Colorado Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Both Peter and Chris are on the front lines of North America’s transition from fossil fuels to renewables, wo…

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How To Create a Financial Plan That Is Your Life Plan - Interview with Kornel Szrejber 53:09

24d ago53:09

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I recently worked with Kornel Szrejber, host of Canada’s #1 financial podcast “Build Wealth Canada”, on his family’s financial plan, so he could feel confident about his retirement. Kornel retired in his 30s, but he was starting to feel anxious because he wanted to make sure he wasn’t overspending. This podcast interview is a Q&A between the two of…

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How to Live Off Your Investments in a Sustainable, Stress-Free, and Tax Efficient Way in Canada. Featuring Ed Rempel, CFP 57:04

2M ago57:04

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When we first hit our financial independence number 8 years ago, one of the financial planners that I asked to look at our numbers before my wife and I quit our full-time jobs was Ed Rempel. At the time, I asked Ed if he could do his own math and analysis on our numbers, to make sure that I didn’t miscalculate something when I was doing it myself, …

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Beatriz Soto - Bridging Cultural Divides & Building Equitable Communities 1:15:17

2M ago1:15:17

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Beatriz Soto is the Director of Protégete, a statewide program from Conservation Colorado, whose mission is to elevate Latino-driven solutions to protect our lands, water, air, and fight for environmental and climate justice. Prior to joining Conservation Colorado, she held a number of leadership and founding positions with conservation-focused org…

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"Good Fire, Bad Fire" - A Film and Discussion About Forest Health 54:58

2M ago54:58

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This is a special episode recorded live in Bozeman at the premiere of the important new short film titled "Good Fire, Bad Fire: Inside the Race to Restore America’s Forests." - On the evening of May 16, 2024, around 200 folks gathered at Bozeman’s Museum of the Rockies to watch the 15-minute film, which captures the breathtaking beauty of our natio…

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How to Successfully Implement the Smith Manoeuvre (Ed Rempel interviewed by Sean Cooper from "Burn Your Mortgage") 26:37

1M ago26:37

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You know the basics about the Smith Manoeuvre. It’s one of the most effective wealth building strategies if done by the right people in the right way over the long term. My latest podcast episode can be found on Sean Cooper’s “Burn YourMortgage” podcast on YouTube and his website www.BurnYourMortgage.ca, and you can listen here too. You’ll learn: W…

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SHED SESSION - Everything I Know About Starting a Podcast 1:32:15

2M ago1:32:15

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This is a special Shed Session episode, normally published exclusively for Mountain & Prairie Patreon supporters. In it, I answer the most common question I receive, which is some variation of "How do I start a podcast?" - In this episode I answer that question in excruciating detail, laying out everything I know about it, based on my own bumbling,…

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Avoiding the Yield Trap: Are You Too Focused on Generating Income From Your Investments? 1:02:14

1M ago1:02:14

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Having your investments pay you large dividends or yield sounds great. It’s truly passive income where money just shows up in your account without you having to do anything, and without you having to sell off any of your investments even when markets are down. But what if you get too focused on maximizing dividends or yield in your portfolio? After…

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Dan Stellar - Bolstering Biodiversity in Arizona and Beyond 1:08:59

2M ago1:08:59

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Dan Stellar is the State Director for the Arizona Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, where he leads the organization’s efforts across a wide range of cutting-edge initiatives, including forest health, water conservation, resilient cities, healthy grasslands, and more. Arizona is one of the nation’s largest and most biodiverse states, which creates …

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Sandy Colhoun - Building Leaders Through Outdoor Education 1:03:17

3M ago1:03:17

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Sandy Colhoun is the President of the National Outdoor Leadership School, also known as NOLS. - Founded in 1965 by legendary mountaineer Paul Petzolt, NOLS is widely considered to be the world’s premier wilderness school, and its mission is “to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environme…

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How to Prevent Fraud in Your Accounts in Canada 47:35

3M ago47:35

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A big thanks to RBC for sponsoring this episode. We talk a lot about growing our net worth as Canadians, but what about actually protecting our assets from threats like fraud? So, I thought we’d get some security experts on the show to teach us some best practices when it comes to protecting ourselves and our family, especially when it comes to our…

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Kami Bakken - How to Build a Life and Career in the West's Wide-Open Spaces 1:15:27

3M ago1:15:27

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Kami Bakken is a river guide and outdoor advocate, and she currently serves as the Director of the Freeflow Foundation and Director of Ambassador and Grant Programs for Rivers for Change. A native of Minnesota, Kami headed West for college at Colorado State University, where she earned a degree in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. Since gradua…

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How to Avoid or Minimize Extra Tax from New Higher Capital Gains Tax 37:51

2M ago37:51

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You may have heard that we just had a new budget here in Canada, and increased the taxes on capital gains. Canadians with a rental property, cottage or investments and their tax advisors are scrambling to figure out what to do before the deadline of June 25, 2024. Here are the questions we’ll cover in this latest podcast episode: What is the new hi…

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Hampton Sides Returns: The Wild and Tragic Tale of Captain James Cook 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

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Hampton Sides is a Santa Fe-based historian and bestselling author who has written many books that are favorites of Mountain & Prairie listeners, including "Blood and Thunder," "On Desperate Ground," and "Ghost Soldiers." His newest book is "The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook," whi…

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How to Donate Effectively 35:04

2M ago35:04

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You may be thinking – what difference can I make in the world? As a financial planner I talk a lot about money, however, it’s not really about the money itself, but what it does for your life – how to live well, retire comfortably, and give back. In my latest podcast episode, I give you some ideas to help you choose causes that matter to you, as we…

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How to EASILY Outperform Financial Advisors 4:26

2M ago4:26

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It’s easy to outperform financial advisors. Why? Conventional wisdom is they underperform because of fees, but there is a bigger reason. They don’t even try to outperform. They try for: “Reasonable return with less risk”. Financial advisors are mainly salespeople, not financial planners. They are more likely to lose a client because of a 30% 1-year…

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Celene Hawkins & Izabella Ruffino - Tribal Partnerships, Indigenous Voices, Cutting-Edge Conservation 1:15:26

3M ago1:15:26

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Celene Hawkins is the Colorado River Tribal Water Partnerships Program Director for the Nature Conservancy, and Izabella Ruffino is the Tribal and Indigenous Engagement Program Manager for the Colorado Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Both Celene and Izabella use their skills to advance and support tribal-led land and water conservation work thro…

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Financially Smart Divorce 33:46

2M ago33:46

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Divorce is never financially smart! As a financial planner, I don’t recommend divorce. It’s bad for your finances! However, you can go through it in the most financially smart way – to leave both of you in the best possible position. We have seen quite a few people go through divorce. We’ve seen some total disasters, fighting for years through lawy…

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Kristine Tompkins – Nothing to Lose 1:24:24

4M ago1:24:24

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Kristine Tompkins is an iconic conservationist, the president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, and the former CEO of Patagonia. For three decades, she has committed to protecting and restoring wild beauty and biodiversity by creating national parks, restoring wildlife, inspiring activism, and fostering economic vitality through conservation…

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Tenant for Life by Choice: 5 Steps to “Tenant Freedom” 27:11

3M ago27:11

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Many people today feel they have no choice but to be a tenant, however, what if you actually choose this? You can choose to be a tenant forever and it can be a great life! I’m going to introduce you to the concept of “Tenant Freedom,” to show you how great of a life it can be. Watch my latest podcast episode to find out: Advantages & disadvantages …

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Gold Goes DOWN on Inflation 13:51

3M ago13:51

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Gold goes down on inflation. Why doesn’t the industry know this? This is one of the most common and wrong conventional wisdoms. The conventional wisdom is that Gold protects you from inflation, so if we have high inflation Gold should be up. It should maintain its value. The problem is – this isn’t true and hasn’t been true for decades. So why does…

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What is a Hedge Fund? – Inside the Semi-Secret Hedge Fund World 1:20:52

4M ago1:20:52

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20 years ago I took the most fascinating investment course, and by far the most in-depth. The course made me a “Certified Hedge Fund Specialist” (CHFS). I loved it so much I received the top mark in Canada. From the course and meeting with hedge fund people, I’ve learned the ins and outs of the Hedge Fund World, which to many, seems like a secret c…

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Logan Maxwell Hagege Returns - On Taking Action & Finding Balance 56:15

4M ago56:15

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Logan Maxwell Hagege is an Ojai, CA-based contemporary artist with modern visions of the American West. Logan is no stranger to longtime Mountain & Prairie listeners—he first joined me on the podcast back in 2019, and he made another appearance in 2022 alongside several other renowned Western artists in an episode recorded live at Maxwell Alexander…

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