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If worrying about money keeps you up at night, but reading all that stuffy financial advice puts you to sleep (literally!), you’re in the right place.
Welcome to The Kinder Way Podcast – the show that talks about unique ways to manage your money in short, digestible episodes. Hosted by a “married mom with a mortgage,” it’s all real talk about real life.
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We’re back with Season 3 of The Kinder Way Podcast! In our first episode, our host sits down with one of her oldest friends to chat about something they’ve never really…
As we head into those lazy days of summer, our host offers a gentle reminder to listeners who want to spend time doing the things they love…
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In our latest episode of The Kinder Way Podcast, our host sits down with repeat homebuyer, Kieran Drohan, to chat about life insurance and mortgage protection…
In our latest episode of The Kinder Way Podcast, our host admits that this is the type of question that keeps her up at night – especially considering she and her husband didn’t have a will for many years after becoming parents…
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“As my final act of love… here’s where I keep all my legal documents.” Trust us, this isn’t as strange as it sounds. If you’ve ever lost a loved one, you know how difficult it can be to navigate grief while funeral planning. From “How much does a funeral cost in Canada?”
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When it comes to end-of-life planning in Canada, the stats tell us that many of us are behind when it comes to making these very important decisions…
April is Earth Month! And it’s got our host thinking about the state of our planet – and our children’s future. Inspired by a recent talk she saw with THE most famous climate activist in Canada (and David Suzuki’s wife, Tara Elizabeth Cullis)…
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Life insurance for business owners – how does it help you build your wealth while giving you more control of your money? And what does it mean to “be your own bank”? In the latest episode of The Kinder Way Podcast…
Is critical illness insurance worth it? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, this episode is for you. In it, our host talks about two real-life scenarios where a regular…
Looking for romantic Valentine’s Day ideas? See what our host has to say about why a certain gift outside of the (velvet) box just might be a better symbol of…
Will I outlive my retirement savings? With RRSP Season here, that’s a question that may be on the mind of many Canadians. Not surprising when you consider the average…
Happy New Year! If you’re still looking for New Year’s resolution ideas but are tired of the “new year, new you” narrative, this episode is for you. With the 4 pillars of wellness in mind…
As we wrap up the year, our host ponders what truly matters in life – and what mattered this past year. Spoiler alert: It’s not what you think! Tune in to our last…
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Do you vote with your wallet or bank account? Love to support businesses that give back? Then this episode is for you! Our host sits down with a colleague who not only leads our Member Benefits program…
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Giving money to grandchildren can be tricky — parents worry it’s too impersonal, and grandparents don’t want to feel like they’re in a gift-giving competition….
Joint Last to Die. Death Benefit. Survival Period. Scary movies… or insurance industry terms? Just in time for Halloween, The Kinder Way’s host is unmasking these spooky-sounding words…
In Episode 7, our host is remembering one of her favourite Gwyneth Paltrow movies from the 90s and pondering some big What Ifs? If you’re wondering how these two things are related…
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In Episode 6, our host digs into why dying is expensive with Serenia Life’s Chief Distribution Officer. This candid conversation about the cost of dying in Canada is a true eye-opener…
Episode 5 finds our host revisiting some near-death experiences during a trip to Thailand when she was young and “invincible.” As she recounts these close calls, it occurs to her…
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In Episode 3, our host gets up close and personal with Serenia Life’s Chief Marketing Officer to talk about – you guessed it – the need for life insurance after divorce in Canada…
Think life insurance only pays off after you’re gone? Think again! In Episode 2, you’ll learn that it can actually play a major role in your family’s financial planning process…
In Episode 1, you’ll find out why our host went from life insurance skeptic to convert. Plus, she shares an affordable technique for building your child’s wealth in a way that many may not be familiar with…
