Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery

• The Wealthy Barber’s New Edition: David Chilton’s Smart Tips on Saving, Debt & Side Hustles

  In this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, Bruce dedicates a full hour to personal finance legend David Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber. Nearly four decades and millions of copies later, Chilton has fully updated his Canadian classic for a new generation facing soaring housing costs, ubiquitous credit and constant social-media-fueled temptation. He shares the story behind the original book, why he chose a barbershop narrative, how he self-published before it was cool, and what really happened when Canada Trust and Costco helped turn The Wealthy Barber into a phenomenon. Bruce and David also talk about family, travel, homeschooling, and what it was like for his kids to grow up with “the Wealthy Barber guy” as their dad. Then, they dig into the money lessons that still matter most: paying yourself first, crushing high-interest debt, using spending summaries to spot the leaks, and why car costs are quietly wrecking so many budgets. David explains how small daily changes can add up to fully funding a TFSA, why side hustles can be a game-changer, and how high-fee products still undermine long-term returns. He also looks ahead to the future of money, from AI and employment to open banking, and shares the one change he wishes every Canadian would see: practical, engaging financial education for teens that actually sticks. Find out more check out thewealthybarber.com and connect on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter. 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

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• 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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