Strictly Money
Saijal Patel welcomes George Blount, a financial therapist and the founder of nBalance Financial, to help Canadians re-evaluate their financial literacy during these uncertain times.
- 2021-2023
- 2 seasons
- News
Saijal Patel welcomes George Blount, a financial therapist and the founder of nBalance Financial, to help Canadians re-evaluate their financial literacy during these uncertain times.
Season 2 Episode Guide
53 Episodes 2022 - 2023
Episode 1
The Science Behind Investment Behaviour
Episode 2
The Pros and Cons of Regulating Cryptocurrency
Episode 3
Premature Optimism in the Markets?
Episode 4
The Increase of Financial Gifting in Canada
Episode 5
EI and CPP "Tax Hikes"; Finance Advisor Standards
Episode 6
Toronto's "Bubbly" Housing Market - Is This Time Different"
Episode 7
Inflation & the Holidays; Small Business Struggles
Episode 8
Has the CRA Become Predatory?
Episode 9
Investing in Alternatives; Fine Wine Investing
Episode 10
How Can We Learn from the Collapse of FTX?
Episode 11
Food Insecurity in Canada and Holiday Charity Donations
Episode 12
Protecting Seniors' Finances; Estate Plans & Final Wills
Episode 13
Managing Financial Risks; Holiday Spending Stress
Episode 14
J. D. Power's 2022 Wealth Management Digitial Experience Report
Episode 15
Look Ahead to 2023
Episode 16
A "Perilously Close" World Recession in 2023
Episode 17
Buying and Saving Money on Insurance
Episode 18
Seniors and Revserse Mortgages; High interest and Borrowing Rates
Episode 19
The Relationship between Investors and Financial Advisors
Episode 20
Saving on your Grocery Bill; Financial Planning Tax Credit
Episode 21
How Ready is Canada for Open Banking?
Episode 22
The Rising Cost of Living and Insurance Costs; Will 2023 be a Better Year for the REIT Sector?
Episode 23
Changes in Women's Leadership Roles Since the Pandemic; How Would Higher Paying Jobs for Women Benefit the Economy?
Episode 24
Protecting your Finances from Addiction; How Important are Prenuptial & Cohabitation Agreements?
Episode 25
Does Canada's Tax System Need an Overhaul?; Taxes on Investments in Canada
Episode 26
Aftermath of the SVB Collapse; Silicon Valley & Signature Bank Failures
Episode 27
Affordability Incentives in the 2023 Federal Budget; Did the 2023 Fiscal Budget Show Any Signs of Fiscal Restraint?
Episode 28
The Importance of Stewardship; Responsible Investing
Episode 29
Tax Deductions; Tax Refunds, Tax Shelters & the First Home Savings Account
Episode 30
How Should Homeowners Navigate the Current Housing Market; Housing Affordability and Development Costs
Episode 31
Climate Change and ESG Investing
Episode 32
Are We Drowning in Debt?; How are You Dealing with Debt?
Episode 33
The Market has been Resilient, but How Long can it Last?; Current Market Opportunities
Episode 34
Family Charters; Estate Plans
Episode 35
Base Metals in Today's Economy; How Should Investors Approach the Energy Sector?
Episode 36
Enthusiasm in the Tech Sector; Household Debt & Affordability
Episode 37
Myths and Misconceptions about your Money
Episode 38
Why aren't Women's Financial Needs being met by the Wealth Industry?; Teenagers and Money
Episode 39
Optimism about Canada's Housing Market; Extending Mortgage Amortizations
Episode 40
Artificial Intelligence and Finances
Episode 41
Can Canada's Resilient Economy Withstand Higher Rates?; How Much More Pain for Mortgage Holders?
Episode 42
Economic Concern or Caution?
Episode 43
How Resilient is Canada's Economy?; The Economic Slowdown and the Cycle of Strikes and Job Actions
Episode 44
Basic Insurance Policies & Weather-related Events; Auto Theft Increases
Episode 45
Revamping RRIF Withdrawal Rules; Protecting Your Assets Amid a "Grey Divorce"
Episode 46
Canada's Real Estate Regulations; How Can Homebuyers Protect Themselves?
Episode 47
Save on Back-to-School Shopping; Changes to the AMT System in Canada
Episode 48
Examining Finances through an Emotional Lens; Businesses 1 Year after the Pandemic
Episode 49
Canada's Housing Crisis; How Interest Rates and Inflation Impact Consumer Debt
Episode 50
What Steps are Involved in Alberta Leaving the CPP?; Opportunities in REITS
Episode 51
Canada's Disability Tax Credit; Financial Planning for Athletes
Episode 53
Household Debt in Canada; Searching for Yields in a High Interest Rate Environment
Episode 54