It is vital for investors to understand that interest rates change over time. And it’s equally vital to understand why they go up and down. This episode covers why they change and some important factors to consider.

Bond portfolio management strategies can help investors get the most of their portfolio, by actively managing fixed income investments to ensure maximum returns. But how do managers do this? Listen to this episode to find out.

On this episode of Expert Talks, host Romina Maurino sits down with Ben Rabidoux, a well-known real estate analyst and the President of North Cove Advisors. Their conversation touches on a variety of issues related to Canada’s current real (e)state of affairs, such as the effect of foreign investment on the country’s housing markets.

This month the crew is joined by Jason Bell, a Portfolio Manager at Canso Investment Council, to discuss everything you need to know about mortgages. In the final instalment of our housing mini-series, Jason answers our questions ranging from what the process for getting a mortgage is to what potential issues you could face down the road. But are huge mortgages the best thing to stretch for in a potential real estate bubble? Don’t bet the house on it.

On this week’s episode, the crew are joined by mortgage broker Bruce Joseph to discuss the idea of investing in real estate. In this part two of our three-part mini-series on housing, Bruce brings the heat of the real estate market to the mic and explains just how crazy (and unsustainable) current prices are. Will the bubble burst? Likely. But will you be ready? Listen.And as usual, send us an email at [email protected] if you have any feedback or questions you'd like the crew to discuss.&...

On this episode of Expert Talks, host Romina Maurino sits down with Chuck Grace, a Finance Professor at the Richard Ivey School of Business, to discuss his research in the field of digital advice. While some view robo advisors as the end of the financial advice profession, Chuck says we should think of how this new tech can supplement the industry rather than replace it.As the more eagle-eyed of you may have noticed, In Conversation With is now Expert Talks. The podcast is still the same grea...

On this week’s episode - our first in a 3-episode miniseries on all things housing - Jen, Sarah, Taylor and Geoff are joined by Toronto Realtor, Andrew Bodnar, to discuss the prospect of home ownership as young adults. Is the dream of owning a home a realistic one? Or are millennials detached from reality? Bodnar brings the business.Also, we now have an email address for you to reach us directly if you have any questions/comments/ideas. Hit us up if you wanna chat, at [email protected].

In Season 1, we learned the importance of starting to invest early and why we should be doing it ourselves. Now, in our first episode of Season 2, we dig deeper. How do we know what’s a good investment? What resources can we use to be better informed? Don’t cash stripes; cash cheques.

On the season finale, the tables are turned as the crew become the questioned. Regular guests Jason and Steffan are joined by Chris, ‘the numbers guy’, as they test the millennials with a quiz on how much we’ve learned so far. There’s a fine line between breaking it down and breaking us down, but thankfully we’ve had some fine teachers along the way.

Millennials are thought to be ruining a lot of things. But are millennials sometimes the ruined? On this month’s episode, we take a look at ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and talk about how it affects millennials and their investment decisions. While most people would like to invest in companies that do good beyond the bottom-line, determining the criteria for that is a lot harder than it may seem.