Episodes

July 7, 2021

Gratitude, Meditations, Touchdowns & Health

In today’s episode Greg and Colin interview a former NFL and CFL player turned fitness guru about getting healthy! Pat Woodcock joins us today to discuss misunderstandings in getting healthy and fit. Identifying the link bet…
June 30, 2021

How safe is my money?

In today’s episode Greg and Colin discuss the safety measures in place in regard to investment accounts. Reviewing the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF), Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), and also discuss…
June 23, 2021

Heath & Wealth Mini-series - Complexified Perfectionism

In today’s episode Greg and Colin conclude the health and wealth mini-series by interviewing a recovering perfectionist! Jen Anderson joins the show to discuss what a perfectionist is and how to behave more as an accomplist…
June 16, 2021

Heath & Wealth Mini-series - The Mind

In today ’s episode Greg and Colin interview Charlene Valentine, a holistic mind coach. Charlene talks about the impact of low self esteem and results. Focusing on creating routine, tiny habits, and tracking your progress to…
June 9, 2021

Health & Wealth Mini-Series - Your Body!

In today ’s episode Blair Howell and Colin Andrews interview Christine Dixon, an Osteopath at Prairie Therapy. We discuss the links between stress and your body and what you can do about it. Markets can be stressful enough, …
June 2, 2021

Bursting the bubble.

In today's episode Greg and Colin look at bubbles. Discussing the most famous stock market and asset bubbles that have occurred over history. Discussing what to do when you are in one..or do you only know that it was a bubbl…
May 26, 2021

“To DIY, or not to DIY”

In todays episode Greg and Colin discuss the (DIY) "do it yourself” mentality, and how it relates to investing. Looking at what are the motivations for people doing things outside of their area of expertise. Discussing the l…
May 19, 2021

IPP, a Super Charged RRSP?

In today ’s episode Greg and Colin interview Ryan Ackers from GBL. Ryan shares his knowledge of Individual Pension Plans and Retirement Compensation Arrangements, something he refers to a super charged RRSP. Listen in to hea…
May 12, 2021

The Anniversary Edition

In today’s episode Greg and Colin look back at the past 50 episodes from the last year. Reviewing topics covered and guest speakers who helped cover them. Hard to believe it has already been one year, enjoy the show!
May 5, 2021

Probably its Probability

In today’s episode, Greg and Colin discuss the effects of probability on portfolio returns. Looking at probability theory and distribution and how they relate to playing roulette or investing in markets. Enjoy the show!
April 28, 2021

Unbiased Biases with Daniel Crosby

In today’s episode Greg and Colin interview Daniel Crosby. Daniel is a PhD Psychologist, a noted behavioural finance expert, and a New York Times best-selling author. During the episode we discuss why we make the decisions w…
April 21, 2021

How Goldilocks Invests In Retirement

In today’s episode Greg and Colin wrap up their retirement mini-series. The focus of the discussion for this episode is how to invest during your retirement years. You can’t start at the product though, you must understand w…
April 14, 2021

“FUN”ding Retirement

In today’s episode Blair Howell and Colin Andrews carry on with the retirement mini-series, discussing various ways to fund retirement. Digging into the importance of layers of income in funding your retirement to live the l…
April 7, 2021

A Random Walk Through Retirement

In today’s episode Greg and Colin continue their miniseries on Retirement Planning. Discussing how retirement is a transition to your second life, not a destination. So, what is your retirement vision? What things do you pla…
March 31, 2021

If I had a million dollars...

In today’s episode, Greg and Colin start a mini-series focused on lifestyle and retirement planning. In this first episode of the mini-series, they talk about three main items. The first is 6 reasons, or things, to ask yours…
March 24, 2021

Filling in the gaps of Philanthropy

In today’s episode Greg and Colin interview Kris Putnam-Walkerly. Kris is a subject matter expert in philanthropy and philanthropic planning and giving strategies. Kris has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Washi…
March 17, 2021

A Buffet of ‘Buffett' and Bonds

In today’s episode Steve and Colin interview Alex Heron, an Executive Vice-President of National Sales at Pimco. Alex shares with us his thoughts on the bond market, inflation, and interest rates. We also discuss Warren Buff…
March 10, 2021

“The” Investment Question, Always…

In today's episode, Greg and Colin talk about market timing and the struggle. “The” investment question investors are asking now is if this is a good time to invest in stocks, bonds, bitcoin, real estate, etc. The investment…
March 3, 2021

Too McCool for School, Compassionate Leadership

In today’s episode Greg and Colin interview Tara McCool. Tara runs a leadership consulting business focused on delivering compassion and empathy from senior leadership. Tara has a diverse background starting at Good Morning …
Feb. 24, 2021

Indices, you must reconstitute!

In today’s episode of the Free Lunch, Greg and Colin look again at index investing. Discussing what index investing is, how it works, and what are the major indices in global stock markets. Enjoy the show!
Feb. 17, 2021

Cautionary Tales, it’s story time!

In today’s episode Greg and Colin discuss the hysteria that erupts at times around certain stocks or themes. Looking back at story’s of past issues that where problematic in investing in specific companies or themes with goo…
Feb. 10, 2021

Stock Market Outlook with Erik Ristuben

In today’s episode Greg and Colin interview Erik Ristuben, Global Chief Investment Strategist at Russell Investments. Erik joins us from the land of Seahawks, Pearl Jam, the birthplace of Jimi Hendrix and Starbucks. Discussi…
Feb. 3, 2021

Fixed Income Facts with Marc Goldfried

In today’s episode Greg and Colin interview Marc Goldfried. Marc is the Chief Investment Officer and Head of Fixed Income at Canoe Financial. Marc gets technical on the fixed income market, what it is, how it trades, pitfall…
Jan. 27, 2021

Debunking the RRSP vs TFSA Debate

In today’s episode Blair Howell joins Colin as a subject matter expert on financial planning. Blair discusses with Colin the differences between RRSP accounts and TFSA accounts. Digging into tax benefits, survivorship benefi…