Send us a text In this episode of the Women’s Wealth Canada Podcast, host Glory Gray breaks down 5 Steps to Protect Your Retirement Savings from Inflation, helping you safeguard your financial future in uncertain times. Drawing from her extensive expertise, Glory simplifies the complexities of inflation and its impact on your savings. She shares practical strategies to adjust your spending, optimize your investments, and maintain financial stability—even in a high-inflation environment. From understanding how inflation affects daily expenses to navigating market changes with confidence, this e ..read more

Send us a text In this episode of the Women’s Wealth Canada Podcast, host Glory Gray reveals How to Invest With Confidence: Five Secrets to help you take charge of your financial future. Drawing from decades of experience and lessons learned, Glory demystifies the world of investing and provides actionable advice to build your confidence, no matter where you are on your financial journey. From understanding the importance of an emergency fund to learning how to invest automatically, Glory uncovers the keys to financial empowerment. She also shares tips on fostering open conversations about mon ..read more

Send us a text In this episode of the Women’s Wealth Canada Podcast, host Glory Gray shares her personal journey of planning early retirement for her husband, Squatch, using the same strategies she applies with her clients. From assessing household expenses to leveraging RRSPs and mindful saving, Glory breaks down the practical steps that made early retirement a reality. Then, she dives into the 10 Must-Know Answers to Your RRSP Questions, offering valuable insights on: What an RRSP is and how it works. How RRSPs help reduce taxes and build long-term wealth. Contribution limits, deadlines, an ..read more

In this episode of the Women’s Wealth Canada Podcast, host Glory Gray welcomes certified retirement coach Anna Harvey for an insightful discussion on the often-overlooked emotional and social aspects of retirement. While financial planning is critical, many women are unprepared for the mental and emotional transitions that come with leaving their careers. Anna shares the top five hidden benefits that careers provide—structure, status, socialization, purpose, and financial confidence—and how retirees must find ways to replace these elements in their new chapter of life. She also highlights the ..read more

Welcome to the Women's Wealth Canada Podcast, hosted by Glory Gray.  In this insightful episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Pam, a determined woman who turned her late start in retirement saving into a success story. If you’re feeling behind in your retirement planning, this episode is for you. Episode Highlights: Meet Pam, a former sales and marketing professional who faced financial uncertainties after a divorce. Discover the strategic steps Pam took to regain control over her finances with the help of Glory Gray. Learn about the importance of automated budgeting and how it ..read more

In this insightful episode of the Women's Wealth Canada Podcast, host Glory Gray sits down with Sandy Pollack, an esteemed estate planner and family business advisor, to discuss the vital importance of leaving a legacy that benefits future generations rather than creating a burden. Sandy, author of "Don't Leave a Mess: How to Disaster Proof Your Family Legacy," shares her expertise on navigating the complexities of managing family wealth and preparing for one of the largest generational wealth transfers in history. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the distinctions between building an ..read more

Welcome to the Women's Wealth Canada podcast with your host Gloria Gray. In this episode, we explore the financial impact of gender equality with Antonia Medeiros, a London-born journalist who has traveled the world, ultimately landing in Montreal where she built her career and family. A published author and leadership coach, Antonia is passionate about storytelling and gender equality, and she's here to share her insights on creating a more inclusive workplace and society. Episode Highlights: Gender Equality in the Workplace: Antonia emphasizes that achieving gender equality isn't solely a w ..read more

Too many Canadians don’t have a financial plan. That’s what a recent FP Canada report found.  Only 25 per cent of Canadians are working with a financial advisor and 30 per cent of those surveyed say they don't have a financial plan at all.  Interestingly, younger people are more likely to say they don't have a financial plan but wish they did. What caught my eye about this survey is that Canadians don’t even agree on what a financial plan is. Some think it is an investment plan, that is, a plan for what types of investments you’ll put money into. Other people think a financial plan i ..read more

Each year, I like to begin by talking about goals. And specifically about you and your financial goals.  Have you set them?  Are you making progress?  Do you have a plan? Let's talk about 5 ways to recharge your financial goals this year. What financial goals did you set for yourself last year? Which ones did you achieve and which are you still working on? Which ones do you need to work on first? What goals no longer serve you? Life changes every year. Our goals do too. Let it go if it’s not going to make your life better. In this episode, we will dive deep into the five essent ..read more

Welcome to the Women's Wealth Canada podcast, where we discuss everything related to government retirement benefits in Canada. In this episode, Glory Gray discusses everything you need to know about the Canadian Pension Plan or CPP, Old Age Security or OAS, and the Guaranteed Income Supplement or GIS. In this episode, she will give an overview of both CPP and OAS, including how they are funded, what the maximum benefit amount is, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of starting CPP early or delaying it until 70 for an 8.4% guaranteed return. She'll also cover when OAS can be taken and ..read more