Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

Job seekers are going back to old LinkedIn roles and rewriting them with today’s most desirable skills and buzzwords—but where is the line between a smart update and revisionist history? Stanford University researcher Gideon Moore joins Bruce Sellery to explain LinkedIn “time travel,” including why workers add terms such as AI, GPT and LLM to past job descriptions, remove language that has fallen out of favour and close employment gaps. They also explore the ethical questions and what this growing practice means for candidates, recruiters and researchersand

Find out more at gideonmoore.com and connect on X, LinkedIn and BlueSky.

Separation can turn shared bills and joint accounts into an overwhelming individual burden. Senior financial planner Sabiha Mukadam joins Bruce Sellery with practical strategies for managing debt after a separation, from categorizing immediate and long-term obligations to closing unused joint credit, documenting balances and protecting your credit score. She also explains how to assess whether you can afford to keep the family home, adjust to a single-income budget and recognize when it is time to seek professional help.

Find out more at scfplanning.com and connect on Instagram.

Why do we spend money to feel better when the news is stressful and finances are already tight? NerdWallet Canada lead writer Clay Jarvis joins Bruce Sellery to unpack “doom spending,” an emotional spending habit reported by two-thirds of Canadians surveyed. They explore the small purchases people use for comfort, how social media and easy online shopping trigger spending, and practical ways to recognize those patterns, find healthier outlets and focus on the financial choices within your control.

Find out more at nerdwallet.com/ca and connect on Instagram.

Buying a home costs far more than the number on the listing. Personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq joins Bruce Sellery to explain the hidden costs of homeownership, including closing fees, land transfer taxes, insurance, maintenance, renovations and unexpected utility bills. She also shares practical advice on getting multiple quotes, separating needs from wants, using a home equity line of credit responsibly and building an emergency fund that can handle the realities of owning a home.

Find out more at rubinaahmedhaq.com and connect on Instagram.

What does it really cost to own a home—and how can you protect your finances when life gets stressful or uncertain? On this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, host Bruce Sellery speaks with personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq about the hidden costs of homeownership, from closing fees and renovations to insurance, maintenance and emergency savings. NerdWallet Canada’s Clay Jarvis explains why two-thirds of Canadians surveyed admit to “doom spending” and offers practical ways to curb emotional purchases. Senior financial planner Sabiha Mukadam shares strategies for managing joint debt, cash flow and major financial decisions after a separation, while Stanford researcher Gideon Moore explores “time travelling” on LinkedIn—why job seekers rewrite old roles with new buzzwords such as AI and what it means for employers.

To find out more about the guests check out:

Rubina Ahmed-Haq: rubinaahmedhaq.com | Instagram

Clay Jarvis: nerdwallet.com/ca | Instagram

Sabiha Mukadam: scfplanning.com | Instagram

Gideon Moore: gideonmoore.com | X | LinkedIn | BlueSky

Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple.

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