Did you know you could pay your rent with a credit card and earn points/rewards every month? In this episode of the Miss Findependent Podcast, Nika is joined by Liza Akhladziani, co-founder of Chexy a platform designed to help tenants pay rent online while earning rewards and building credit.  Liza holds a Bachelor of International Economics degree from the University of British Columbia and is a CFA charterholder. She started her career in investment banking, specifically in M&A at Deloitte, and then went on to lead Finance and Strategy at Square, the payment processor, for the Cana ..read more

In this episode of the Miss Findependent Podcast, join me as I reflect on the challenges and triumphs of the past year, marked by the loss of my grandfather. From Dima's powerful journey, we delve into essential financial lessons, navigating the intricate process of managing finances after a loved one's passing, and uncovering the keys to generational wealth. My grandfather was my financial guru. He was the first person who taught me to invest and I take some time to share how his life has impacted mine. He was a resilient man born in post-World War II Russia, overcame immense adversity, losin ..read more

Learn how the UHNW (ultra-high-net-worth) individuals invest into different asset classes with Andrew Sarna, VP of Investments at Forthlane Partners. You can follow his work through his daily note here: https://offthecharts.substack.com/ Andrew has spent the last 5 years building out the Forthlane investment platform. He has experience across asset classes and building Canadian Pension Plan style portfolios for UHNW clients. He has led multiple investments including Private Equity co-investments, Credit managers, Absolute Return managers, etc. Prior to joining Forthlane, Andrew began his caree ..read more

TFSA… RRSP… There are already so many acronyms for Canadian investing accounts, but here comes one more, the FHSA. In this episode I explain everything you need to know about the new First Home Savings Account and how you can work towards your goal of owning real estate.  Here’s more of what I get into:  1:20 - Life Update - Bachelorette Outfit Hacks 9:27 - What is the FHSA? 13:42 - FHSA vs. TFSA vs. RRSP 18:40 - Contribution Limits 20:53 - What Can I Invest in? ✩ CONNECT WITH ME: ✩ Instagram: @missfindependent TikTok: @nikafarb Learn more at missfindependent.com For contact or bus ..read more

In this episode, I'll take you through my decision-making timeline and where I currently stand in the destination wedding planning process. I go into costs in detail, and sharing insights into where I found opportunities to be budget-conscious while still making the most impact. Planning a destination wedding has been an exciting yet overwhelming experience. From choosing the location to finalizing vendors, there have been a lot of decisions to make along the way. I've learned that it's important to take things one step at a time and not rush into any decisions. One thing that has been a chall ..read more

This episode honours and celebrate some of the amazing, trailblazing women that have come before us, and radically transformed life as we know it.  The purpose is to highlight how far we've come as a society, and how much we've moved the needle over centuries... but there's still much work to be done.  After all, it wasn't until the mid 1950's that single women in Canada were able to open bank accounts, and we stopped viewing women as dependants of their husbands or fathers.  In this episode, I highlight the stories of:  5:18 - Ada Lovelace 9:26 - Lilian Bland 11:48 - Marg ..read more

Ever looked into the American Express (Amex) Card offerings and become overwhelmed? In this episode I answer a question sent in by one of my listeners on which Amex card is best.  Here are the cards I review:  American Express Platinum Card American Express Business Platinum Card American Express Cobalt Card American Express Green Card American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card ✩ CONNECT WITH ME: ✩ Instagram: @missfindependent TikTok: @nikafarb Learn more at missfindependent.com For contact or business inquiries: media@missfindependent.com ..read more

In this episode, I sit down with lawyer and educator Jessica Wu to discuss prenuptial agreements (prenups). We explore common misconceptions about prenups and their purpose, as well as their potential benefits and drawbacks. Jessica provides insight into the legal considerations of drafting a prenup, including the importance of transparency and communication between partners. We also discuss how prenups can be used as a tool for financial planning and protection in the event of divorce. Whether you're considering a prenup or simply curious about their role in modern relationships, this convers ..read more

Thinking about how much you need to invest monthly in order to retire before 65? In this mini-episode I help Inessa (33 year old marketing analytics analyst making $88K/year) build a million dollar retirement plan even though she only started investing 3 years ago.  Compound Interest Calculator ✩ CONNECT WITH ME: ✩ Instagram: @missfindependent TikTok: @nikafarb Learn more at missfindependent.com For contact or business inquiries: media@missfindependent.com ..read more

Season 5 of the Miss Findependent Podcast starts off with me explaining my plan to live a ‘non-traditional life’ and become work optional by 40. I walk you through how to set long term financial goals, and give you a blueprint for how you can also plan to live off your investments, at whatever age you decide. This season is going to be packed with content. New full episodes will still be released every Wednesday, and an AMA (ask me anything) mini-episode is launching every Monday as well.  In this episode I dive into the FI/RE movement. Heard of it? It’s a movement of young people focus ..read more