Ep.94: The EASIEST Way To Buy Bitcoin
On today’s episode, it’s part 3 of the Bitcoin series! Darren and Christina talk about the 3 ways to buy Bitcoin including the easiest least complicated way to do it! They go over the pros and cons of each way including the Bitcoin ETF, custodial exchange, and non-custodial exchange. They also chat about some of the bitcoin horror stories that have occurred recently including the FTX debacle. Tune in now!
Ep.93: TAX THE RICH??
On today’s episode it’s all about the tax! Darren and Christina break down federal and provincial income taxes and go through what Canadians pay at different income levels. They also chat about the importance of paying attention to your marginal tax rate. Do the rich pay enough in tax? You might be surprised by the answer. Tune in now!
Ep.92: Are Student Rentals Worth It?
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are joined by Gillian Irving, a real estate investor who specializes in student rentals. The three chat about how Gillian got into real estate investing and what made her decide to pursue investing in student rentals. She talks about what can make them profitable, where the best places are, and why students aren’t as bad as you think for tenants! Tune in now.
Ep.91: Are You Prepared For a recession?
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina bring you the November update! They discuss the current interest rates, where the Canadian dollar is headed, how the stock market is looking (are we facing a housing crisis) and chat about some exciting news for Control and Compound. Tune in now!
Ep.90: Group Insurance 101
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down group insurance and whether or not it can be the right insurance for you and your employees. If you’re a business owner, you don’t want to miss this episode! Tune in now.
Ep.89: Get REWARDED For Being Healthy
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down the new product from Manulife called Vitality. If you’ve recently heard of this product and you’re wondering what it’s all about, you’ve come to the right place because this podcast is going to answer all your questions on Vitality including how it works, the costs involved, benefits/rewards, and whether or not this product is right for you. Tune in now!
Ep.88: Infinite Banking Explained
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are breaking down another chapter of Nelson Nash’s book “Becoming Your Own Banker”. They go over how to structure a policy properly using the infinite banking concept, as well as how you need to maximize the cash values in that policy, and why using the stock market might not be the best way to go. Tune in now!
Ep.87: The Dirty Little Secrets of the Canadian Pension Plan PART 2
You asked and we delivered! On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are revisiting our most popular episode on YouTube and answering some of your questions on the Canadian Pension Plan and Old Age Security.
Ep.86: Finding the Perfect Contractor for Your Investment Property Renovations
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina sit down and chat with Mark Yataco. Mark is a real estate investment entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience in the industry. Owner of JMH Canada, Mark provides real estate development services, including residential and commercial, with a specialization in multi-family space renovations.
Ep.85: Bank of Canada Interest Rates
On today’s episode, it’s the October update! Darren and Christina go over to the Bank of Canada interest rates as well as what’s going on in the world of bitcoin, real estate, and the stock market. Tune in now!
Ep.84: We Attended the Real Estate Investor’s Summit
Last week, Darren and Christina attended and presented at the Real Estate Investor’s Summit in Toronto. It was an incredible weekend with some amazing speakers including Ken Dunn, Michele Romanow, Mike Holmes, Barbara Corcoran, and Investor Mel and Dave.
Ep.83: TFSA VS. Whole Life Policy
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina break down the differences between a tax free savings account (TFSA) and a whole life policy. There’s no doubt they have a favourite choice but both can definitely play a role in your financial plan! Tune in now to find out everything you need.
Ep.82: How Does Infinite Banking Work?
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are joined by Foundation Capital’s Mit Perinpanayagam. The three chat about what a real estate investment trust is and how Mit’s company, Foundation Capital is offering private individuals the opportunity to take advantage of large investment funds.
Ep.81: What is a Real Estate Investment Trust? | How Do REITs Get Taxed?
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are joined by Foundation Capital’s Mit Perinpanayagam. The three chat about what a real estate investment trust is and how Mit’s company, Foundation Capital is offering private individuals the opportunity to take advantage of large investment funds.
Ep.80: Recession Looming In Canada | Infinity Mortgages?!
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina go over the September update including what’s going on with interest rates, the stock market, bitcoin, and insurance news. Is a recession around the corner? Tune in to find out!
Ep.79: Bitcoin 101: Breaking Down the Blockchain
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are back with part 2 of their Bitcoin series. In this episode, they break down how blockchain technology works, the key role that miners play in the bitcoin process and what are nodes? Good question, tune in to find out!
Ep.78: Does Infinite Banking Work in Canada?
One of the questions Darren and Christina get the most, does infinite banking work in Canada? Great news, not only does it work in Canada, but it may actually be even BETTER in Canada vs. the United States. In this episode, Darren and Christina break down how infinite banking works in Canada compared to the US and why in a lot of cases it’s even better! You don’t want to miss out on this episode, tune in now.
Ep.77: How to Start a Real Estate Portfolio
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina sit down with real estate developer Ilona Koziol and chat all about her story and how she got into real estate investing. From a background in sales, to finding serious success in the real estate game, Ilona breaks down how she found success, and what you can do yourself when starting or growing your real estate portfolio. Tune in now!
Ep.76: So You Wanna Become Your Own Banker? PT. 2
On today’s episode, Darren and Christina dive into part 2 of breaking down R. Nelson Nash’s book “Becoming Your Own Banker”. Specifically, they highlight the different human problems there are when it comes to investing in yourself properly. A quick tip from the wise: never stop learning! Tune in now.
Ep.75: Are Canadians Getting Priced Out Of Their Own Country?
On today’s episode, it’s the August update for Control and Compound. Darren and Christina chat about the most recent interest rate hike, inflation, the stock market, the current numbers on the Halifax housing market, as well as industry news. Tune in now!