Episodes

US Debt Ceiling…what’s the big deal?

US Debt Ceiling…what’s the big deal?

May 24, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin talk about the current US Debt Ceiling discussions that are facing congress. What financial impacts does this decision have on the economy and markets? Listen in to find out more, and enjoy …

Spring cleaning your finances

Spring cleaning your finances

May 17, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin touch on items to clean up in your personal finances. Listen in to find out more and enjoy the show!

Stuff…

Stuff…

May 10, 2023

In today’s episode, Greg and Colin discuss various investment “stuff.” Advancements in finance, sustainable investing, alternative currencies, biases and areas of disruption. Enjoy the show!

Are we headed into a growth recession?

Are we headed into a growth recession?

May 3, 2023

In today’s episode, Greg and Colin interview Tony Crescenzi, executive vice-president, market strategist and portfolio manager with PIMCO. Want to know if we are headed into a growth recession and what that is? Listen in and…

How much information is too much?

How much information is too much?

April 26, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin review the goldilocks approach to gathering data and information. Listen in to find out more!

What is on your bucket list?

What is on your bucket list?

April 19, 2023

In today’s episode of The Free Lunch Podcast, Greg and Colin talk about bucket lists. What is on your bucket list? Listen in for some fun ideas to consider and enjoy the show!

Sound Retirement Planning with Jason Parker

Sound Retirement Planning with Jason Parker

April 12, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin interview Jason Parker. Jason is the author of “Sound Retirement Planning” and “Retirement Calculator: How much money do I need to retire?” Listen in to find out more and enjoy the show!

Are pessimists smarter?

Are pessimists smarter?

April 5, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin discuss current headlines and why pessimists seem to sound smarter than optimists. Is it true? Listen in to find out and enjoy the show!

Are we headed for GFC 2? An interview with Shay Kshatriya

Are we headed for GFC 2? An interview with Shay Kshatriya

March 29, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin interview Shay Kshatriya, Director of Investment Strategies North America with Russell Investments. Shay shares with us his view on the stock market, inflation, interest rates and the econo…

Bank runs explained

Bank runs explained

March 22, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin discuss the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. What is a bank run and how does a bank run work? Listen in to find out more and enjoy the show!

Hunting Hawks & Doves

Hunting Hawks & Doves

March 15, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin talk about the hawkish tone of the US Federal Reserve. What does that mean? What are the consequences? Listen in to find out more.

To pay (down debt) or not to pay.

To pay (down debt) or not to pay.

March 8, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin look to answer a common question. Should you be paying down debt or investing? Listen in to find out more and enjoy the show!

Starting Early…

Starting Early…

March 1, 2023

In today’s Free Lunch podcast, Greg and Colin discuss the benefits of planning from an early age, specifically career planning. Listen in to find out more and enjoy the show!

Bedrooms & Bank Accounts

Bedrooms & Bank Accounts

Feb. 22, 2023

In today’s Free Lunch podcast, Greg and Colin talk about over coming power struggles when it comes to your finances and relationships. Listen in to find out more and enjoy the show!

Guess who’s back…60/40!

Guess who’s back…60/40!

Feb. 15, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin discuss the re-birth of the 60/40 portfolio and the impact of the bond market. Listen in to find out more and enjoy the show!

Markets, “MAID” and the final plan

Markets, “MAID” and the final plan

Feb. 8, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin discuss the current market conditions before moving onto a deeper subject, medically assisted suicide. Listen in to find out more!

Talk’n Taxes with Jamie Golombek

Talk’n Taxes with Jamie Golombek

Feb. 1, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin interview Jamie Golombek, Managing Director Tax and Estate Planning at CIBC. Jamie talks about changes to be aware of for 2023 and beyond. Digging into the benefits of an FHSA account…you w…

Howard Atkinson

Howard Atkinson

Jan. 25, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin interview Howard Atkinson about the changing landscape of the wealth management industry. Howard is CEO and President of Pascal WealthTech. Previously Howard has held senior positions at va…

What…you are still invested in bonds?  Why?

What…you are still invested in bonds? Why?

Jan. 18, 2023

In today’s episode, Steve Molina interviews Greg Nott. Greg, Chief Investment Officer at Russell Investments, gives us his outlook for the fixed-income markets. Answering common questions from investors these days that relat…

Headlines, Dividends and Market Cycles, Replay

Headlines, Dividends and Market Cycles, Replay

Jan. 11, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin talk about headlines. Some of those headlines could be on things like dividend paying stocks. Are these important? Listen in to find out more and enjoy the show!

Fees, Expenses & Taxes…the silent killers, Replay

Fees, Expenses & Taxes…the silent killers, Replay

Jan. 4, 2023

In today’s episode Greg and Colin talk about the silent killers in investment performance. Listen in to find out more and enjoy the show!

Factors of Return, Replay

Factors of Return, Replay

Dec. 28, 2022

In today’s episode Greg and Colin discuss factors of return. How do factors of return increase expected rates of return? Listen in to find out more and enjoy the show!

Stock Picking & Market Timing, Replay

Stock Picking & Market Timing, Replay

Dec. 21, 2022

In today’s episode Greg and Colin talk about stock picking. Should you be focusing your efforts elsewhere? Listen in to find out and enjoy the show!

Asset Allocation & Diversification, Replay

Asset Allocation & Diversification, Replay

Dec. 14, 2022

In today’s episode, Greg and Colin talk about the importance of your only free lunch… Listen in to find out more and enjoy the show!