In today’s episode, Ryan and Chrissy go in-depth with the Smith Manoeuvre—with none other than Robinson Smith. Listen in as Robinson tells Ryan how much investment growth he’s missed out on, and answers questions from you, our listeners!
Continue reading “028: Smith Manoeuvre Case Study and Q&A | Robinson Smith”027: Online Meetup | Let’s Talk Real Estate
Listen in as we discuss Canadian real estate with Megan, Mr. Prairie FIRE and Shaidah. In this fun, lively conversation, we discuss how they got started and found success with real estate investing in Canada.
Continue reading “027: Online Meetup | Let’s Talk Real Estate”026: Homeschooling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As we shelter at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have been thrust into the role of ‘accidental homeschooler’. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with this gargantuan task, have no fears—we’re here to help!
Continue reading “026: Homeschooling During the COVID-19 Pandemic”A COVID-19 Message For Our Listeners
When we released our last episode a couple of weeks ago, COVID-19 was barely making waves in Canada. But in the blink of an eye, it seems as if our entire world has been turned upside down.
Continue reading “A COVID-19 Message For Our Listeners”025: FI School Lesson 2 | Frugality and Saving
In this lesson, Ryan and Chrissy discuss the low-hanging fruits of FI—frugality and saving. We define frugality, what it means to us, and how you can implement it in your own FI journey. We’ll also share our favourite frugality content and give updates on the goals we shared in the intro episode of FI School.
Continue reading “025: FI School Lesson 2 | Frugality and Saving”024: The Fringe Path to FIRE | Fringe Doc
In this week’s episode, Chrissy and Money Mechanic talk to the Fringe Doc about his atypical life choices and how they’ve benefited his medical career and FIRE journey. We discuss the medical officer training program, what it’s really like to work in a prison, and more!
Continue reading “024: The Fringe Path to FIRE | Fringe Doc”023: These Books Are on FIRE!
On today’s episode, Chrissy, Money Mechanic and Ryan discuss their favourite personal finance and FIRE books. These top picks are sure to grow your knowledge and speed your path to FI!
Continue reading “023: These Books Are on FIRE!”022: FI School Lesson 1 | FI 101
FI School’s in session again! In this episode, Ryan and Chrissy give an overview of FI: what it is, what it isn’t, and why you might want to consider pursuing it. We’ll also discuss our whys of FI and bust a few FI myths (one of Chrissy’s favourite things to do!) Listen in to get the 101 on FI!
Continue reading “022: FI School Lesson 1 | FI 101”021: Online Meetup | Getting Your Spouse on Board With FIRE
Listen in as Ryan, Archie, Kyle, and Ali discuss how they got their spouses on board with FIRE. Learn what NOT to do, and how the FIRE Persuasion Checklist can help you have a successful FIRE conversation with your spouse!
Continue reading “021: Online Meetup | Getting Your Spouse on Board With FIRE”020: Mortgage vs. Investing | Maria from Handful of Thoughts
In this episode of Explore FI Canada, Ryan and Chrissy debate the merits of paying down your mortgage vs. investing. Our guest, Maria from Handful of Thoughts, is an experienced homeowner and real estate investor from Edmonton.
Continue reading “020: Mortgage vs. Investing | Maria from Handful of Thoughts”019: Community Feedback 2
Join us as we give an update on the show and share feedback from the Explore FI Canada community. We’ll be reading out and replying to your reviews, messages and comments—so listen in to see if you got a shout-out!
Continue reading “019: Community Feedback 2”018: The Physician Path to FI | Dr. FIREfly
In this episode, Money Mechanic and Chrissy interview Dr. FIREfly, a Canadian trainee doctor. We discuss Canadian student loans, lifestyle creep, and much more. It’s a revealing look into the life of a young doctor and how pursuing FI has influenced her career and life choices.
Continue reading “018: The Physician Path to FI | Dr. FIREfly”017: Online Meetup | Playing With FIRE Review
Did they portray the FIRE Movement as something realistic? Why did they move in with their in-laws? Was Taylor being completely honest? Listen in as Ryan and three participants rate and review the documentary Playing With FIRE!
Continue reading “017: Online Meetup | Playing With FIRE Review”016C: Money Mechanic’s Backstory
As a holiday surprise for our listeners, we’re dropping THREE episodes at once! That’s right—you’ll be hearing all three of our backstories this week. Ryan, Chrissy, and Money Mechanic… who’ll be your favourite? 🙂
Continue reading “016C: Money Mechanic’s Backstory”016B: Chrissy’s Backstory
As a holiday surprise for our listeners, we’re dropping THREE episodes at once! That’s right—you’ll be hearing all three of our backstories this week. Ryan, Chrissy, and Money Mechanic… who’ll be your favourite? 🙂
Continue reading “016B: Chrissy’s Backstory”016A: Ryan’s Backstory
As a holiday surprise for our listeners, we’re dropping THREE episodes at once! That’s right—you’ll be hearing all three of our backstories this week. Ryan, Chrissy, and Money Mechanic… who’ll be your favourite? 🙂
Continue reading “016A: Ryan’s Backstory”015: Online Meetup | ChooseFI, EFIC, and TFSAs
Welcome to the inaugural episode of another new series for Explore FI Canada! This time, it’s online meetups! This series will be bringing us back to the original intention of EFIC: to have roundtable discussions with Canadians on the FI path.
Continue reading “015: Online Meetup | ChooseFI, EFIC, and TFSAs”014: FI School | Intro
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our new series—FI School! This series was put together to help beginners as well as those who have been walking the FI journey for a while. Listen in to learn the basics and brush up on your FI skills.
Continue reading “014: FI School | Intro”013: Financial Freedom at 33 and 34 | Phia from Freedom 101
In this episode, Money Mechanic and Chrissy interview Phia and Mike from Vancouver. They write about their financial freedom journey at their blog, Freedom101.ca. Phia and Mike achieved financial freedom in their thirties—with two kids, living in a high-cost-of-living area, and each having been divorced!
Continue reading “013: Financial Freedom at 33 and 34 | Phia from Freedom 101”012: Value Busters 2 | Money Mechanic Joins In
In this episode, Money Mechanic tells us what he won’t spend money on, while Chrissy and Ryan reveal the items they missed in Value Busters I. MM gets a little angry and ranty in this one! We hope you enjoy it!
Continue reading “012: Value Busters 2 | Money Mechanic Joins In”