Investing While Owning a Small Business with Gary Armstrong, CPA, CGA (Ep. 54)

Investing While Owning a Small Business with Gary Armstrong, CPA, CGA (Ep. 54)

You want to invest your money and we want to help you do so, but you have a small business. So, what are your options now? Do you invest through your personal assets or your corporation?  In this episode, Kris sits down with Gary Armstrong from Green Private Wealth to discuss what both of these …

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An In-Depth Look At Your Canadian Pension Plan (Ep. 53)

An In-Depth Look At Your Canadian Pension Plan (Ep. 53)

One of the biggest cornerstones to retirement income planning is knowing the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and what your duties are associated with it. When planning for retirement, many people want to make sure they are setting themselves up for total security in their retirement.  When it comes to retirement, its common to have questions …

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3 Ways To Set Expectations Before Sending Your Kids to College (Ep. 52)

3 Ways To Set Expectations Before Sending Your Kids to College (Ep. 52)

For many parents, there are a number of stressors that come along with sending your child to college. Whether they are leaving their childhood home or commuting to school, preparing yourself for this time will help ease the tension and allow you to offer your children advice for when that time comes.  In this episode, …

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Celebrating 50 Episodes: Take A Walk Down Memory Lane With Us (Ep. 51)

Celebrating 50 Episodes: Take A Walk Down Memory Lane With Us (Ep. 51)

The Ride: Life, Work and Wealth has officially been running for 50 episodes. To celebrate, Kris Dureau is going through his top 6 most downloaded episodes, giving you an idea of what each one entails.  This week, Kris details why each of these releases was such a hit, followed by important takeaways each one had …

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Fixed vs.Variable Mortgages: Here’s What You Need to Know with Derek Gold (Ep. 50)

Fixed vs.Variable Mortgages: Here’s What You Need to Know with Derek Gold (Ep. 50)

Mortgage rates are on the rise.  What should you do in this scenario? Is it a good idea to get a fixed mortgage or variable mortgage? Do higher rates make it harder to qualify for a home loan? In this episode, Derek Gold from Mortgage Scout joins Kris Dureau to unpack the different options you …

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Protecting Your Portfolio from Inflation (Ep. 49)

Protecting Your Portfolio from Inflation (Ep. 49)

When talking about protecting your assets from inflation, many of us automatically think about gold.  While gold often manages to hold its value and to appreciate, it isn’t a perfect inflation hedge. In this episode, Kris Dureau fills you in on ways you can protect your portfolio from inflation. Rather than gold, Kris shows you …

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10 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Make Better Financial Decisions (Ep. 48)

10 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Make Better Financial Decisions (Ep. 48)

To foster good financial habits for the future, it’s important for parents to talk to their children about money from an early age. You can start by simply opening a bank account for them or giving them a wallet/piggy bank. In this episode, Kris Dureau will help you discover easy ways to educate your children …

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15 Quick Tips to Secure Your Finances Now and in the Future (Ep. 47)

15 Quick Tips to Secure Your Finances Now and in the Future (Ep. 47)

Financial planning is not just about securing your tomorrow. It’s also about living a better today. In this rapid-fire style episode, Kris Dureau walks you through 15 quick-hit tips to help you get a better handle on your finances, both now and in the future. Investments, tax planning, wealth transfer, debt management —Kris covers it …

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Tax Filing Best Practices with Gary Armstrong, CPA, CGA (Ep. 46)

Tax Filing Best Practices with Gary Armstrong, CPA, CGA (Ep. 46)

Tax season and tax filing season can be stressful if you are not well prepared. Learn how to make things easier when filing your taxes next year in this episode of The Ride: Life, Work and Wealth with Gary Armstrong, chartered professional accountant and certified general accountant at Green Private Wealth Counsel – Harbourfront Wealth …

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The Four Wealth Destroyers (Ep. 45)

The Four Wealth Destroyers (Ep. 45)

What reduces wealth — do you know?  Find out in this episode, as Kris Dureau explains how taxes, inflation, fees, and overreacting to the market impact our savings, income, and investments. He also unveils ways we can avoid making common mistakes and make better decisions with our money. Kris discusses: The importance of working alongside …

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