In this episode, I chat with my friend and Greater Vancouver Realtor® - Ingrid Bakke @ingridbakke.realestate  We're discussing all things real estate! Why you might want to work with a realtor, what the process is for buying a home, what are some ways you can prepare to sell your home, AND MORE! We also dive into how Ingrid became a Realtor® - including some of her background and career journey as well as why we love working with first time home buyers! BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM!  @FarrahTurcotte.ca Links to my favourite financial products and my services (disclamer - so ..read more

In this episode, I chat with Investment and Insurance Advisor - Tyson Nagasaka (@tyson_nagasaka) about the FHSA (First Home Savings Account) and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan). I reached out to my audience on Instagram and asked you what you wanted to know. Here are the answers! We chat about the similarities and differences, if one is better than the other, why you should have an FHSA and if the FHSA affects your credit score. Thanks for being here! Links to my favourite financial products and services (disclamer - some are affiliate links): KOHO Financial: https://koho.onelin ..read more

In this episode, I chat with returning guest and Certified Financial Planner - Vishal Gill (@portfolioplanning) about insurance: from disability, critical illness, to life. We discuss how with new levels in our money game come new devils and how to best protect you and your loved ones. What are all these insurance types? Which ones do I need or not need? Find out more by listening in. Thanks for being here! Links to my favourite financial products and services (disclamer - some are affiliate links): Financial Planning with Vishal: https://portfolioplanning.ca/ PolicyMe Life Insurance:&nbs ..read more

In this episode, I chat with returning guest and Mortgage Professional Marc Fernandez about the Bank of Canada's interest rates, his view on where the market may head, how the current climate affects current and prospective home owners, and what we can do to prepare our cash flow in light of the current circumstances. We also discuss variable vs fixed rates (and wtf that means) as well as how to prepare for home ownership. Links to my favourite financial products (disclamer - these are affiliate links): PolicyMe Life Insurance: https://policyme.com/home?utm_source=thebudgetb&utm_mediu ..read more

In this episode, I chat about recent financial emergencies in my life that drove home the importance of having an emergency fund. I discuss how to start an emergency fund, how to tackle starting with your first $1000, and how to approach feelings that our small contributions are negligible or pointless. Links to my favourite financial products (disclamer - these are affiliate links): PolicyMe Life Insurance: https://policyme.com/home?utm_source=thebudgetb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=moneycoach KOHO Financial: https://koho.onelink.me/Iw0N/budgetbitch BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ..read more

In this episode, I chat with Katie and Katherine, hosts of the 411k Podcast about their personal money stories, what led them to start their own podcast, their greatest money lessons, what they found the most difficult to grasp around finances, and their favourite money books! Links to my favourite financial products (disclamer - these are affiliate links): PolicyMe Life Insurance: https://policyme.com/home?utm_source=thebudgetb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=moneycoach KOHO Financial: https://koho.onelink.me/Iw0N/budgetbitch EQ Bank: https://join.eqbank.ca ..read more

In this episode, I chat about how your relationship with money can affect your money decisions. I talk about common financial fears and questions you can ask yourself to start your journey of healing. Links to my favourite financial products (disclamer these are affiliate links): PolicyMe Life Insurance: https://policyme.com/home?utm_source=thebudgetb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=moneycoach KOHO Financial: https://koho.onelink.me/Iw0N/budgetbitch EQ Bank: https://join.eqbank.ca/?code=FARRAH3433 BE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM!  @BudgetBitchPodcast I love ..read more

In this episode, I chat about how I'm personally keeping my wedding costs down, tips and things to look out for when setting a wedding budget, hacks for paying for your honeymoon, when to start saving for your wedding, and setting your wedding budget priorities! Links to my favourite financial products (disclamer these are affiliate links): PolicyMe Life Insurance: https://policyme.com/home?utm_source=thebudgetb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=moneycoach KOHO Financial: https://koho.onelink.me/Iw0N/budgetbitch EQ Bank: https://join.eqbank.ca/?code=FARRAH3433 To download Walletifai: A ..read more

In this episode, I chat with Roya Kachooei, co-founder of Canadian start-up Walletifai (@walletifai) about her journey as a start-up co-founder, what she felt was missing in financial apps, the importance of financial literacy, and how we can leverage technology to make smarter financial decisions in our short term futures. Things you'll hear: Importance of financial literacy. What makes financial literacy so effective. How we can leverage technology to help us with our money management. More about Walletifai and why Roya started it. To download Walletifai: Apple App Store Google Play Store ..read more

In this episode, I chat with Vishal Gill (@portfolioplanning) about his journey from exploring a variety of jobs and careers to ultimately landing on starting his own financial planning business. We also dive into why you need to run your personal finances like a business, common Canadian financial misconceptions, life and disability insurance, why insurance can be difficult to talk about, and Vishal's top lesson he learned in his 20s. Things you'll hear: The most difficult part about getting your personal finances in order. Simplifying life and disability insurance. Common Canadian personal ..read more