Have you ever thought of time as your most valuable asset? Well it is! Time is one thing we all have that we can't get more of. You can't work for more time, you can't ask for more time, and as CHER would say 'we can't turn back time!' So what are you trading time, your most valuable asset, for? I am sure we can all agree that there are weeks where we feel like all we do is work so we can live and live so we can work, but that doesn't have to be the case! Join Jodie and Maegen again this week as they discuss the importance of aligning your values with your spending in order to enjoy life in the present, save for your future, and invest your time wisely. Visit us at jlstaufferfinancial.ca and parallaxplanning.ca
Aug 11, 2023
45 min
We are all born with the idea that Mortgage free is the way to be... but why?As Maegen puts it, “were born and it's just breathed into us at that moment, before the doctor even hands us to our parents, at some point in your life you must be mortgage free.” While it may sound great to say, “I own my home mortgage free,” Why do we need to be mortgage free? What is the actual benefit? Follow along with Jodie and Maegen as they explore alternative options and share their personal financial strategies.Visit us at jlstaufferfinancial.ca and parallaxplanning.ca
Aug 4, 2023
43 min
We all have financial skeletons in our closet…but in this episode that closet door goes flying wide open as Maegen and Jodie talk all about their bad financial decisions! From Amazon returns and vehicle purchases, to the cost of kid’s sports or purchasing something just because ‘it’s on sale,’ they cover it all in this episode. Join along with Maegen and Jodie for a very lighthearted and fun episode that we can probably all relate to! Visit us at jlstaufferfinancial.ca and parallaxplanning.ca
Jul 21, 2023
34 min
How would you 'rate' your knowledge on Mortgages? Join Maegen and Jodie as they discuss diverse mortgage types and the current rate environment. This has been a hot topic as of late as interest rates have hit a all time high since the financial crisis in 2008. Follow along for unbiased information on mortgages, rates and more!Visit us at jlstaufferfinancial.ca and parallaxplanning.ca
Jul 14, 2023
47 min
Jodie wears her heart on her sleeve for this episode as she opens up to her listeners about her personal struggles with ADHD and why she is passionate about and focuses on ADHD Financial Planning!In this weeks episode of Smarter, Faster & Crazier, Maegen interviews Jodie about ADHD and her Niche in Financial Planning. From the extreme of chasing down her jeep as it rolls towards oncoming traffic to simply procrastinating opening her mail, Jodie has experienced what she calls ADHD Tax. What is ADHD Tax? Learn more as you listen along with Jodie today!Visit us at jlstaufferfinancial.ca and parallaxplanning.ca
Jul 5, 2023
35 min
Maegen and Jodie get REAL as they dive into the importance of being open and honest about finances with family, friends, your partner or spouse, or even the new date your went on last week! Things get juicy as Maegen talks about her 104 date experiment. She put a lot of men in the hot seat in order to find the guy that could check off all the boxes. Listen in to hear some practical ways you can bring up finances on a first date in a subtle and comfortable way!So why is it important to be real and honest with the people in your life? Jodie goes over some of the stats: 38% of people said that money is their #1 stress! 80% of the population said they feel financial stress, 51% said they felt a medium stress level, 28% said they felt EXTREME financial stress.How is that money stress affecting our relationships?Visit us at jlstaufferfinancial.ca and parallaxplanning.caVisit us at jlstaufferfinancial.ca and parallaxplanning.ca
Jun 23, 2023
36 min
Hold onto your hats, folks, because Meagen is about to drop some truth bombs! In this episode from Smarter, Faster & Crazier, our fearless hosts share their candid thoughts on the term "crazier" and its implications. Prepare for a thought-provoking conversation as Meagen challenges societal norms and dives deep into the power of embracing your unique quirks and passions. With their signature wit and unfiltered perspective, Jodie & Maegen explore whether "crazier" is just a label or a celebration of embracing the unconventional. Get ready for a paradigm-shifting dialogue that'll leave you questioning the status quo!Visit us at jlstaufferfinancial.ca and parallaxplanning.ca
Jun 16, 2023
55 min
Unleashed Chaos Alert! Brace Yourself for Unscripted Madness.Hold onto your seats, folks, because things will get wild! Say goodbye to scripted podcasts and hello to unfiltered hilarity with Smarter, Faster & Crazier! We're letting you in on a little secret: there are ZERO scripts! That's right, our hosts, Jodie and Maegen are ready to rock your world with unadulterated, spontaneous fun! Jodie talks about why she started this and together they share why its so hard to manage this crazy world of money. Get ready to laugh until your sides ache as they dive headfirst into a financial frenzy, armed with quick wit, insane banter, and a knack for making even the dullest topics ridiculously entertaining! It's like hanging out with your hilarious friends who happen to be finance enthusiasts! Visit us at jlstaufferfinancial.ca and parallaxplanning.ca
Jun 8, 2023
36 min
It's time for us to share our money secrets and challenges and to be honest. Nobody, even successful planners, can get it right every time. So here is your chance to hear Jodie and Maegen talk about their challenges, why Jodie feels Naked and their real-life mistakes with money. Buckle in cause we are going down the shame tunnel to help everyone eliminate their money share and get control in their own way. We are talking Smarter, Faster and Crazier about money in our second episode.Visit us at jlstaufferfinancial.ca and parallaxplanning.ca
Jun 8, 2023
46 min