Category: Coronavirus
Episode 10 — 5 Financial Considerations for Transitioning into Your Post-COVID-19 Life

Episode 10 — 5 Financial Considerations for Transitioning into Your Post-COVID-19 Life

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As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease up, what will your new normal look like? More importantly, how are you planning for your new normal? 

Today, join Kris Dureau as he discusses five key steps you should take when planning for your transition into your post-COVID-19 life. In this episode, Kris emphasizes the importance of reviewing your financial plan — and why you should ensure that your retirement plan still works for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The difference between negotiable and non-negotiable expenses
  • The importance of having a plan
  • Why you should be reviewing your investments
  • How those retiring might be impacted during the transition out of this pandemic
  • And more!

Listen now to learn about the considerations you should keep in mind as you begin your transition out of the COVID-19 crisis!

Resources: Ep 6 – Why Everybody Needs a Will ❘ Ep 2 – Creating Your Financial Lifeline

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Episode 9 – Your Q2 COVID-19 Update — With Rana Chauhan

Episode 9 – Your Q2 COVID-19 Update — With Rana Chauhan

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As we enter the third quarter of the year, now is an optimal time to reflect on the last three months of COVID-19 and its impact on our lives — both financially and socially.

To do so, Kris Dureau welcomes back Rana Chauhan of the Investment Planning Counsel. Together, they review what we’ve witnessed in the markets over the last three months and the impact COVID-19 could have on politics and banking going forward. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What the market’s recovery has looked like so far
  • How government stimulus is impacting financial institutions
  • What a vaccine could mean for the future of COVID-19
  • How this pandemic could impact the U.S. election
  • And more!

Join Kris and Rana now to discover the impact of COVID-19 on our finances and society during the second quarter of 2020!

Resources:  Rana Chauhan  | Investment Planning Counsel 

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Episode 8 – The Natural Way to Improve Your Work-Life During Quarantine — with Dr. Elias Markou

Episode 8 – The Natural Way to Improve Your Work-Life During Quarantine — with Dr. Elias Markou

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With many workplaces moving towards a work-from-home setup, more employees are faced with the task of learning how to remain productive while maintaining a work-life balance.

Today, Kris Dureau is joined by Dr. Elias Markou, a naturopathic doctor with a background in finance. Dr. Markou reveals the impact working from home can have on your mental health while offering several tips to increase your productivity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The importance of maintaining your mental health
  • The importance of taking breaks throughout the workday
  • The benefit of planning your day
  • Tips for a healthy lifestyle during social distancing
  • And more!

Join Kris Dureau and Dr. Elias Markou now to discover ways you can improve your work-from-home experience!

Resources: DrEliasMarkou.com ❘ Dr. Elias Markou on LinkedIn

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Episode 5 – The Mental Side of Surviving Isolation

Episode 5 – The Mental Side of Surviving Isolation

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During this coronavirus pandemic, it’s natural to feel stress and uncertainty as you buckle down in self-isolation. That’s why taking care of yourself mentally and financially is just as important as making sure you’re stocked up on toilet paper.

Today, Kris Dureau addresses some common worries people have during this challenging time and how they can affect your financial planning. Kris goes over several ways to keep your finances on track and ways to navigate times of uncertainty.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why you shouldn’t focus on the decrease in your overall portfolio
  • How you can create your own financial plan
  • What you should focus on during isolation
  • And more!

Listen now as Kris Dureau talks about the effect this pandemic can have on your financial plan and how you can stay positive!

Resources: MindMeister ❘ Episode 4

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Special Update #2 — COVID-19 Financial Update — with Rana Chauhan

Special Update #2 — COVID-19 Financial Update — with Rana Chauhan

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As the COVID-19 crisis continues, so does the fear, doubt, and uncertainty many have experienced over the past few months. 

In this special COVID-19 update, Kris Dureau is joined once more by Rana Chauhan as they discuss the current pandemic and its impact on the world. Rana brings his knowledge of the medical field and explains the strides that are being taken to end this crisis.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How fear, uncertainty, and doubt impact our behaviour 
  • How the markets have been impacted throughout this pandemic
  • Recent updates towards a solution
  • The importance of dollar-cost averaging
  • And more!

Tune in now to hear about Kris Dureau and Rana Chauhan’s April COVID-19 update — and to hear their thoughts on where the pandemic could be heading in the near future.

Rana Chauhan  | Investment Planning Counsel 

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SPECIAL UPDATE: COVID-19

SPECIAL UPDATE: COVID-19

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In this special episode, we share updates on how we are responding to the COVID-19 situation, how we’re assisting our clients, and what actions we’re advising investors to take during this time of uncertainty. 

Tune in now to learn how the markets are being affected and what we’re doing to help clients during this tumultuous time.

Resources: Rana Chauhan 

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