Tough but Timely: Knowing When to Step In on a Parent’s Finances
Investment coach Aman Raina shares his personal story supporting a parent with dementia and outlines signs it may be time to help: compulsive calls, unpaid bills, or social withdrawal. He offers a compassionate playbook: start with check-ins, get power of attorney in place, organize key documents and accounts, and understand bank rules so you’re acting on-side. For adult children juggling careers and families, Aman’s framework reduces overwhelm and helps you move from awkward conversations to concrete steps that safeguard your parents’ money and their dignity.
Find out more on agingparentsfinance.com and connect on Threads, BluSky and LinkedIn.
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RRIF 101: Converting Your RRSP and Managing Tax-Smart Withdrawals
Portfolio manager Matt Ardrey demystifies the RRSP-to-RRIF conversion: when it must happen, how minimum withdrawals are calculated, and ways to avoid common pitfalls like OAS clawback and large end-of-life tax bills. He covers in-kind transfers (to fund a TFSA or non-registered account without selling), coordinating multiple RRIFs, and building a portfolio that reliably generates income so you’re not forced to sell at a loss. Practical, Canadian-specific guidance to make decumulation smoother and more tax efficient for the long haul.
Connect on X/Twitter and LinkedIn.
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The Viral Payday Routine: Biweekly Budgeting That Actually Sticks
TikTok creator Claudia Gleason walks through her simple, transparent payday routine, starting with the pay amount, then allocating to emergency savings, rent, debt paydown, and goal buckets like travel. She explains using multiple high-interest savings accounts (or labeled buckets) to keep goals visible, how she leaves herself a realistic biweekly spend, and why public accountability helps habits stick. You’ll learn a flexible framework you can copy in minutes (no investing degree required) plus ideas for prioritizing funds when life changes (moving, big purchases) without abandoning long-term goals.
Find Claudia on TikTok and connect on Instagram.
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Why Every Canadian Adult Needs a Will (and POAs)
Willful CEO Erin Bury explains the real-world costs of dying without a will - court delays, guardianship decisions for children, and extra legal fees and why powers of attorney for personal care and finances matter just as much. She debunks the “old or rich” myth, shows how modern online Will tools make it fast, affordable, and updatable, and shares the life events that should trigger action (kids, marriage/divorce, buying a home). Plus: tips for choosing an executor, organizing passwords and account lists, and why “progress over perfection” protects your family now.
Connect with Willful on Instagram and X/Twitter. Connect with Erin on Instagram and X/Twitter.
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Canadian Money Essentials: Wills, Payday Routine & Managing RRIFs | Full Episode
This week on Moolala: Money Made Simple, Bruce Sellery explores the “light bulb moments” that change how we manage money, starting with wills and estate planning. Willful CEO Erin Bury explains why every Canadian adult should have a will and powers of attorney, how today’s online tools make it fast and affordable, and what really happens to your family if you don’t. Then creator Claudia Gleason breaks down her viral payday routine on TikTok: biweekly budgeting, naming savings buckets, and balancing emergency funds with fun money—so you can borrow the parts that fit your life. Next, Matt Ardrey from TriDelta Private Wealth, demystifies the RRSP-to-RRIF conversion: minimum withdrawals, tax implications, in- kind transfers, and portfolio tips for sustainable retirement income. Finally, investment coach Aman Raina shares practical signs it may be time to help your parents with their finances, plus steps to make that conversation and the paperwork easier.
To find out more about the guests check out:
Erin Bury: Instagram | X/Twitter
Willful: Instagram | X/Twitter
Claudia Gleason: TikTok | Instagram
Matt Ardrey: X/Twitter | LinkedIn
Aman Raina: agingparentsfinance.com | Threads | BluSky | LinkedIn
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.
Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn
About Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery
Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert on a mission to help you get a handle on your money so you can live the life you want. He is high energy and low B.S.
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