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An original podcast from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. Our financial literacy podcast talks about key issues, trends and tips as they relate to financial education. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect that of CPA Canada.
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Thursday Nov 22, 2018
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
We talk to Jeff Kreisler, author, comedian and lawyer, about behavioural economics and how it impacts the irrational mind.
Friday Nov 23, 2018
Friday Nov 23, 2018
People are inundated with messages in today’s world. So to survive the onslaught, people tune out the noise. People will even ignore information that is critical - especially in financial matters. Knowing that, the way to break through is to use emotion in your messaging. Emotion moves people, it gets attention, and more importantly, emotion gets people to act on your ideas. We talk to CBC's Terry O’Reilly about how to use emotion to change the conversation around money.
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
This week we talk to Jenna Van Draanen, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of British Columbia, about the relationship between finances and mental health. What does the stress look like and how does it affect mental health?
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
This week we talk to Larry Short, CPA, CGA, Portfolio Manager of HollisWealth/ShortFinancial, about investment traps, borrowing to invest and FOMO (Fear of missing out).
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
Wanda Morris, CPA, CA, from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), and Doretta discuss the key financial lessons learned by Canadians when they retire, and what to do when planning for your golden years to avoid financial shock.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
How do you climb out of debt? Laurie Campbell, from Credit Canada, tell us how shame continues to prevent Canadians from seeking financial assistance, often prolonging their hardship and causing people to make the wrong choices when seemingly stuck in a dire financial situation.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Many of us do not know what goes into making sure working Canadians get paid accurately and on time. Janice MacLellan, former Vice President of Operations at The Canadian Payroll Association, explains the importance and direct impact payroll has on businesses and employees.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Does Financial Literacy have a place in your existing program? Mack Rogers, Executive Director at ABC Life Literacy Canada, breaks down how they expanded their existing program to include financial education.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Starting a financial literacy program requires knowledge as well as a desire to educate and help individuals. Keeping a financial literacy program sustainable and successful is a whole other endeavor. Hear from Li Zhang, Principal of Corporate Citizenship at CPA Canada, on how CPA Canada’s award-winning financial literacy program has been a leader in financial education for the last decade.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
For the past few decades, Gary Rabbior, President at the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education, has worked to make sure our future generations are well-equipped and have the skills to make smart financial decisions.