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Welcome to the Less House, More Moola podcast, where we delve into the world of tiny living and its potential to transform your financial security. I'm your host, Laura Lynch, and together we'll embark on a journey of exploring alternative living arrangements, embracing a minimalistic lifestyle, and ultimately breaking free from societal expectations. Through captivating interviews, invaluable industry resources, and personal insights, this podcast aims to guide you towards a life of financi ...
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Women traditionally shy away from finance because of their deep social conditioning that they will be taken care of by the men in their families. Research however shows that women outlive men and COVID has added another layer to this equation. It has never been more important for women to understand and take charge of their financial well-being. This podcast is here to educate and equip women with everything that they need to know and put into practice in order to design the life of their dr ...
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Click to Send Laura a Text! In this episode, Laura reflects on her first 90 days of living in a tiny house, discussing the motivations behind tiny living, including simplicity, financial freedom, sustainability, affordability, and minimalism. She shares her personal experiences and insights, revealing that while some aspects of life have become sim…
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How the pros manage their money. Chad Willardson, president of Pacific Capital, tells us about the different financial considerations high net worth athletes need to make when it comes to budgeting for their future after sports. Then, how sports betting can impact your financial health. Tyler Thielmann, president and CEO of Spring Financial, takes …
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Jordan Liberada, a tiny house author, shares his passion for tiny homes and his research on placing them on land. He emphasizes the importance of understanding zoning and building codes when selecting land for a tiny home. Zoning refers to the division of land into different categories and the regulations that determine …
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Julie Jenkins shares her journey of minimalism and living in a container home. She explains how the container home allowed her to focus on her passion-based work and align her lifestyle with her values. Julie discusses the financial purpose of her tiny living setup, including affordability and the ability to save for ret…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! John Riggs, an architect and rancher, shares his vision for creating sustainable communities that preserve open range land. He discusses his project, Mare Pasture, which aims to develop a small, walkable, and sustainable community on ranch land in Arizona. The community would include various types of housing, such as tin…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Isaiah Davis, founder of WanderVans, shares his expertise on achieving van life on a budget. He discusses the benefits of tiny living, including financial empowerment and a sense of ownership. Isaiah provides tips on how to start van life on a budget, such as buying a used van, doing DIY conversions, and utilizing portab…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Ben Vanderwerf, the owner of Big Ben's RV Park, joins the Less House More Moola podcast to discuss his journey into the tiny house community and the process of building a tiny house community. He shares his experience of building his own tiny house and living in it with his family. Ben also talks about the challenges and…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Kari Cooper, also known as YurtGrrl, shares her journey of alternative living and making an impact on the world. After a life-changing health event, Kari discovered the world of tiny houses and yurts, which led her to embrace a more unconventional lifestyle. She found solace and purpose in connecting with nature and advo…
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What it’s like living in poverty. Brian Shelley, Chief Executive and Philanthropy Officer at United Way Simcoe Muskoka, tells us about their ‘Living in My Shoes Anti-Poverty Simulator’. Then, saving money while reducing food waste. Sarah Soteroff tells us about the app Too Good To Go and how it works. Online dating is an ever changing game. In addi…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Kyle Nussen, co-founder of Park Your Tiny, discusses the challenges of finding parking for tiny houses and the solution his platform provides. He shares his personal journey into the tiny house movement and the benefits of living a minimalist lifestyle. The conversation explores the financial advantages of tiny living an…
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Living on a senior’s budget for one month. Kaitlin Verge from Grant Thorton shares her experience and what she learned. Then, “Loud Budgeting” and “Soft Saving” are the latest TikTok trends. Personal finance columnist Lesley-Anne Scorgie takes us through what they’re all about. And, the 50/30/20 rule. Freelance personal finance writer Jordann Kaye …
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Laura Lynch attended the Colorado Tiny House Festival and shares her experience and key takeaways. She discusses topics such as financing options for tiny homes, finding parking for tiny homes, buying used tiny homes, insurance for tiny homes, and health insurance for those living in tiny homes. She also highlights the i…
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How to negotiate to help you save money. Matt Schulz, personal finance author, educator and speaker, takes us through it in his book Ask Questions, Save Money, Make More. Then, what to do if you and your partner have different spending habits. Behavioural scientist Scott Rick takes us through his book Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Mone…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Nick Cripps, Director of Sales for Small Living Company, discusses the concept of small living and the company's focus on building smaller footprint homes. They offer a range of homes, including tiny homes, starter homes, downsizer homes, and affordable rental options. Nick shares how he became involved with Small Living…
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Best of Moolala focusing on investing for your future. What mindfulness has to do with your investments. Financial Adviser Jonathan K. DeYoe tells us about his book Mindful Investing: Right Focus, Better Outcome, Greater Well-Being. And, Jessica Rowat and Colleen Kormos from Two Girls Investing talk about personal finance on TikTok. Then, investing…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Martin Burlingame, CEO of Strategic Insurance, joins the Less House More Moola podcast to discuss the importance of tiny home insurance. He shares the history of Strategic Insurance and how they became the go-to provider for tiny home insurance. Martin explains the different types of insurance coverage available for tiny…
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Navigating credit card debt. Doris Asiedu from Credit Canada tells us what happens if you don’t pay off your credit card. And, Credit Canada’s Becky Western-Macfayden takes us through a financial coaching program to help you reduce debt. Then, all you need to know about a consumer proposal. Licensed Insolvency Trustee Caryl Newbery-Mitchell tells u…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! In this episode, Laura Lynch reflects on her first year of self-employment and shares five money lessons she has learned. These lessons include finding what excites you, having a financial runway, knowing benchmarks, trusting yourself, and time blocking for work-life balance. She emphasises the importance of aligning wor…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Tim Dean, an architect and designer, shares his journey from residential sustainability to the tiny house and small housing market in Australia. He discusses the cultural and economic landscape that has led to an increased interest in alternative residential options, such as tiny houses. Tim explains his role as a design…
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Money can be stressful, and FP Canada has a whole survey dedicated to it called the financial stress index. We are joined by Tina Tehranchian, senior wealth advisor at Assante Capital Management and an FP Canada Fellow, to give us insights on the survey showing that despite Canadians feeling stressed they are increasingly optimistic. Find out more …
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Think of a restaurant you want to book a reservation at for a big event, but it is fully booked for months. Would you pay money to secure a spot? There is a platform called Appointment Trader that lets you buy and sell your appointments and reservations. For more on how it works Jonas Frey, Founder of the platform, joins us. Find out more at appoin…
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Money and confidence are often linked; having money can give you confidence and it takes confidence to get more money. We talk to Dia Bondi, author of Ask Like An Auctioneer – How to Ask for More and Get It, about how to take action to help get you out of debt. Connect with Dia on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok.…
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How to be more confident when it comes to money. Dia Bondi takes us through her book Ask Like an Auctioneer - How to Ask for More and Get It. Then, a platform that lets you buy or sell the most coveted restaurant reservations. Jonas Frey, founder of Appointment Trader, tells us how it works. Plus, the financial stressors facing Canadians and why so…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Carl Henn, author of 'My Two Centuries in Africa' and upcoming book 'Home Free', shares his journey into van life and the freedom it brings. After retiring from a career in public health, Carl embarked on a national book tour, which led him to discover the joys of van life. He found that living in a van allowed him to tr…
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If you need an elective medical procedure that might not be covered by your private insurance how do you go about financing them. Medicard provides financing programs for patients that could cover some of these procedures. To tell us how it works we are joined but VP and COO of Medicard, William Breton. Find out more at medicard.com and connect on …
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What if you could get a look at the investment portfolios of some of successful finance professionals from Canada and around the world. Well Barbara Stewart, Chartered Financial Analyst, makes this possible through her ‘Rich Thinking Global Research’ papers. Barbara joins us to tell us more about her research and findings. Find out more at barbaras…
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Buying, selling, negotiating, leading a meeting, or managing a crisis are some of the everyday skills needed in your job today. But where do you learn these skills? One is from the book CONVINCE ME: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics To Get Results in Any Business Situation. Authors, Chip Massey and Adele Gambardella, join us to tell us more about the…
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How do the pros invest their own retirement savings? Chartered Financial Analyst Barbara Stewart tells us about her latest research and what she learned. Then, how to be convincing. Former FBI hostage negotiator Chip Massey and Crisis PR consultant Adele Gambardella take us through their book CONVINCE ME: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics to Get Resu…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Till from Tiny Easy shares the story of how they started their company to help people understand and build their own tiny houses. They offer DIY-friendly construction documents and software that helps people design their own tiny homes. Tiny houses provide an affordable solution to the housing crisis, allowing people to …
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You can invest your money in many different ways; stocks, bonds, ETF’s, mutual funds, NFTs, art. But what about your pantry? Scott Baker, associate professor of finance at the Kellog School, looked at how many households “invest” surplus cash in an inventory in common household consumables. He joins us to give us a look at the strategies and how do…
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Financial planning has many components but one that gets forgotten about is the mortgage. Alana Riley believes that it is a critical piece of the plan. Alana is the head of Mortgage, Insurance and Banking at IG Wealth Management and joins us to share why does it belong in your financial plan. Connect with IG Wealth Management on LinkedIn, Instagram…
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Most of us were taught that there was only a right answer or a wrong answer in math class. But what about a different approach where students get to debate and discuss their opinions instead. Chris Luzniak, an international math consultant, instructional coach and founder of ‘Debate Math’, joins us to tell us more about this approach and how it can…
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What to do with your extra cash. Some Canadians invest it in common household consumables which can generate high financial returns. Scott Baker, an associate professor of finance at the Kellogg School, tells us about his latest research. Then, the power of debate. Chris Luzniak, international math consultant and instructional coach, takes us throu…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! Eric Raszewski, founder of Family Trucksters, shares his passion for camper van travel and his expertise in helping others navigate the world of mobile travel. He discusses the importance of research and finding the right fit when choosing a camper van, as well as the challenges and rewards of camper van travel. Eric als…
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A lot of self-directed investing apps along with meme-stock investing and FOMO-style investing have been targeted towards Millennials and Gen Z. But what if you want the same benefits but with a long-term view towards investing. Mogo has an app called “Buffet Mode” which looks to combat meme stock gambling. To tell us how it works we are joined by …
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There is a huge focus on credit score these days and there are a number of ways to build your credit but a little harder if you rent your residence instead of owning it. One platform that aims to help those that rent is called FrontLobby. The CEO, Zac Killam, joins us to explain more. Find out more at frontlobby.com and connect on X and Instagram.…
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Already packed and ready to go on vacation but don’t forget your money. But what is the best way to pay when travelling outside of Canada – cash, credit, debit? To take us through each way we are joined by Barry Choi, a personal finance and budget travel expert and founder of Money We Have. Find out more at moneywehave.com and connect on Instagram …
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Cash or Card? What you should use when travelling outside of Canada. Barry Choi, a personal finance and budget travel expert at moneywehave.com, takes us through the pros and cons. Then, the case for financial advisors to have a hippocratic oath. John De Goey, portfolio manager with Design Securities LtdPlus, explains. And, a self-directed investin…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! The podcast episode features a conversation with Mic, a tiny house enthusiast and content creator, discussing the motivations, challenges, and opportunities associated with the tiny house movement. Mic shares insights into the generational perspectives, financial considerations, and lifestyle choices related to tiny livi…
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Click to Send Laura a Text! In this episode of learning and growing from change, Laura Lynch discusses the changes happening in her life and the changes coming for the Less House, More Moola Podcast. She also talks about the psychology of change and the different phases people go through when contemplating and taking action on change. Laura shares …
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You may love money but does money love you? According to Julia Carlson it is possible. Julia who is a financial advisor and founder of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group joins us to take us through her book, ‘Money Loves You’ and shares some tips for improving your relationship with your finances. Connect with Julia on Facebook, X, Instagram…
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When it comes to productivity Canada lags behind other G7 countries. And a large cause to that problem is because we are not investing. Zita Cobb, former tech sector CEO of Shorefast and an innkeeper at Fogo Island Inn, joins us tell us how she thinks we can solve this issue. Find out more about Shorefast and connect on LinkedIn and Instagram.…
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