Transcript: Welcome to the Empowered Investor
Kick off The Empowered Investor Podcast: discover how to cut through investment noise, avoid pitfalls, and build a clear financial philosophy for lasting security in Canada.
Transcript: Investment Noise: Leads to Traps and Pitfalls for Investors
Learn how investment noise from media, experts, friends & emotions derails portfolios. Discover strategies Canadian investors can use to block it out & stay disciplined.
Transcript: Investment Pitfall #1: Not Having an Investment Philosophy
Discover why not having an investment philosophy is the biggest mistake Canadians make—learn how clear rules & evidence-based strategies build long-term wealth.
Transcript: Investment Pitfall #2: Building Portfolios Based on Predictions
Learn why building portfolios on market predictions leads to stress & poor results. Discover how evidence-based investing helps Canadians stay disciplined.
Transcript: Investment Pitfall #3: Chasing Performance and Trying to Outsmart the Market
Avoid chasing performance & market timing—learn why short-term moves hurt investors, increase stress, and how evidence-based strategies build long-term wealth.
Transcript: Investment Pitfall #4: Failing to Diversify Properly
Avoid the pitfall of poor diversification—learn why concentrated portfolios increase risk, how ETFs help Canadians diversify, and why balance is key to success.
Transcript: Laying a Strong Foundation: Planning for 25 to 35 Year Olds
Financial planning for Canadians age 25–35: manage debt, save 15–20%, start RRSPs & TFSAs, and build strong money habits to secure long-term financial success.
Transcript: Your Power Play: Planning for 35 to Pre-Retirees
Financial planning for Canadians age 35–60: maximize earnings, control lifestyle spending, save 15–20%, reduce debt & prepare for retirement with confidence.
Transcript: Chilling Out: Planning for Retirees
Retirement planning in Canada—sustainable withdrawal rates, tax, estate & investment strategies to stay active, secure & enjoy life after 60.
Transcript: How an Investment Policy Statement Helps You Look into the “Eyes of a Tiger”
Learn how an Investment Policy Statement gives Canadian investors clarity, discipline & confidence—reducing stress, avoiding pitfalls & improving results.
Transcript: Investment Lessons for the Long-Term
Explore 20 years of investment lessons—tech booms, housing gains, bond returns & small-cap value. Learn why diversification, discipline & patience matter.
Transcript: Winning Through Evidence-Based Investing (EBI)
Learn how evidence-based investing helps Canadians avoid stock picking & market timing—focusing on asset classes, diversification & long-term financial security.