Don't Go Broke Trying

• How to Invest the Halal Way Without Going Broke

  If you've ever wondered how to build wealth as a Muslim without compromising your values, this episode is your perfect starting point.In this insightful conversation, Reni sits down with Shakira, a halal investing advocate, who breaks down the fundamentals of faith-conscious investing. From screening stocks and ETFs to navigating crypto, mortgages, and real estate, she explains what’s halal, what’s not, and how to confidently take control of your financial future. She also outlines the exact steps a new Muslim investor should take from opening a brokerage account and funding a TFSA, to choosing halal ETFs, purifying dividends, and monitoring compliance quarterly.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What halal investing really means and how it worksTools and platforms to screen halal investments How to start building your investment portfolio the halal wayWhat “halal” and “haram” mean in the context of money and investing The best apps to check if an investment is halalHow to transition out of non-halal investments (without panic or guilt)Whether you're just starting out or seeking a values-aligned way to grow your money, this episode is packed with clarity, practical steps, and thoughtful insights.Resources MentionedManzel: https://manzil.ca/Wahed: https://www.wahed.com/globalIjara CDC: https://ijaracdc.com/Zoya: https://zoya.finance/Islamicly: https://www.islamicly.com/Musaffa: https://musaffa.com/Connect With Shakira: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halaldividends/Join Don't Go Broke Collective: ⁠https://www.skool.com/dont-go-broke-collective/aboutConnect With Us!Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dontgobroketrying Follow Reni on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/xoreni Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠renitheresource.com/category/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/dgbtpod⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Reni's YouTube: https://youtube.com/xoreniDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT financial advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing.

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• Prenups 101: What They Are, Why You Need One, and When to Get It

  In this eye-opening episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni sits down with Aimee Schalles and Amanda Baron, two practicing lawyers and co-founders of Jointly, a legal tech platform making prenups and cohabitation agreements more accessible for everyday Canadians.Together, they unpack the stigma around prenups and explain why legal agreements like prenups, postnups, and cohabitation contracts are important tools for anyone in a serious relationship, not just for celebrities and millionaires.From breaking down what these agreements really mean, to busting the myths that make people avoid them, this conversation will make you rethink what financial protection in love actually looks like.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The difference between prenups, postnups, and cohabitation agreementsWhy everyone, not just wealthy couples should consider oneHow to bring up a prenup with your partner (without killing the romance)What a prenup can and can’t include (especially when it comes to kids, houses, and businesses)How to use these agreements as tools of care, not conflictThis episode will leave you with a clear understanding of what prenups are (and aren’t), why they’re not just for the rich and famous, and how they can actually strengthen your relationship not weaken it.Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Jointly: https://getjointly.ca/Prenup legal course by Jointly: https://getjointly.ca/learning-center/Follow Jointly: https://www.instagram.com/getjointly/Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/EqUhVt7hOws?si=QrW5eM6iRqF-83eQ Connect With My Guests:Aimee - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeeschalles/Amanda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabaron/Join Don't Go Broke Collective: ⁠https://www.skool.com/dont-go-broke-collective/aboutConnect With Us!Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dontgobroketrying Follow Reni on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/xoreni Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠renitheresource.com/category/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/dgbtpod⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Reni's YouTube: https://youtube.com/xoreniDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT financial advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing.

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• The Smart Way to Consolidate Debt

  In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni sits down with writer and personal finance expert, Shannon Terrell from Nerdwallet Canada to break down the ins and outs of debt consolidation and how to do it right. Whether you're drowning in multiple credit card bills or juggling personal loans, this episode walks you through smart ways to simplify your repayments without falling into more financial traps. What you’ll learn in this episode:What debt consolidation really means How to tell if debt consolidation is the right option for youThe biggest myths and mistakes people make when consolidating their debtShannon’s proven strategies for paying off debt without going brokeSteps to take before and after consolidating to stay financially on trackWhether you're feeling overwhelmed by multiple debts, or just exploring your options, this episode will help you make smart, confident decisions so you can take control of your finances without going broke.Resources Mentioned: Support on how to get out of debt: https://creditcounsellingcanada.ca/Learn more about NerdWallet: www.nerdwallet.com Read Nerd Wallet’s Canadian Consumer Credit Report: https://www.nerdwallet.com/ca/p/article/credit-cards/2025-canadian-consumer-credit-card-reportWatch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/9gqqRbORhZ4Connect With Shannon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-terrell/Author Page: https://www.nerdwallet.com/ca/author/shannon-terrellJoin Don't Go Broke Collective: ⁠https://www.skool.com/dont-go-broke-collective/about⁠Connect With Us!Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dontgobroketrying Follow Reni on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/xoreni Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠renitheresource.com/category/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/dgbtpod⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Reni's YouTube: https://youtube.com/xoreniDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT financial advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing.

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• The No-Stress Guide to Investing In Nigeria Ft. Yanmo

  In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni is joined by Yanmo Omorogbe, co-founder of Bamboo, to break down everything you need to know about starting your investment journey, no matter how little money or experience you have.They talk through how the Bamboo app works, what makes it trustworthy, and how you can start investing in Naira or USD with as little as ₦50k. Yanmo explains the difference between US and Nigerian stocks, the perks of managed portfolios, and how to avoid the trap of waiting for the “perfect” time to start.If investing has ever felt overwhelming, intimidating, or just out of reach, this episode is your simple, relatable guide to getting started and building wealth, one small step at a time.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why you don’t need a lot of money to start investingThe difference between Nigerian stocks, US stocks, ETFs, and fixed-income optionsHow Bamboo protects your money and earns user trustWhat a managed portfolio is and who it’s perfect forWhy the best time to invest is right nowWhether you’re just starting out or trying to get back into investing, this episode will help you build confidence, take action, and grow your money without going broke trying.Resources Mentioned: Download Bamboo: https://investbamboo.go.link/kA7xbJoin Bamboo’s WhatsApp Channel: https://learn.investbamboo.com/join-a-bamboo-community/ Follow Bamboo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investbamboo/Free Bamboo Stock Market Courses: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwXVy-Kee-8&list=PLhGIEGJgXpB0f6FE_OFidIRJDhygUIOak - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAAJXyIOzp0&list=PLhGIEGJgXpB0Q_IhpEg0RfbdvwEN2ecgO Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/x4pv1uj5Kiw?si=XmJw86e4kome2xV2 Connect With Yanmo!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanmo_o/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://ng.linkedin.com/in/yanmoomorogbe Join Don't Go Broke Collective: ⁠https://www.skool.com/dont-go-broke-collective/about⁠Connect With Us!Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dontgobroketrying Follow Reni on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/xoreni Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠renitheresource.com/category/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/dgbtpod⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Reni's YouTube: https://youtube.com/xoreniDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT financial advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing.

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• Coinfessions: Money in Relationships – What’s Smart, What’s Risky.

  In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni is back with another round of real, messy Coinfessions. From a husband separating accounts because of his wife’s debt, to a mom using her daughter’s college fund to pay off a dream house, Reni shares her honest thoughts on what’s smart, what’s risky, and what she’d do differently.She also unpacks the tricky topic of managing money in relationships like splitting finances, talking about debts, and setting boundaries without causing tension.What you'll learn in this episode:How to set financial boundaries without damaging your relationshipReni’s honest take on handling love and money the smart wayWhen it might make sense to split finances in a relationshipHow to navigate money conversations with your partnerWhy hiding debt can lead to bigger issuesWhether you're navigating money with a partner or preparing for those conversations in the future, this episode will help you handle real-life financial decisions with clarity, confidence, and common sense.Resources Mentioned: Blog post of questions to ask partner on finances: https://renitheresource.com/the-money-talk-questions-to-ask-your-partner-before-you-say-i-do/Join Don't Go Broke Collective: ⁠https://www.skool.com/dont-go-broke-collective/about⁠Connect With Us!Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dontgobroketrying Follow Reni on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/xoreni Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠renitheresource.com/category/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/dgbtpod⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Reni's YouTube: https://youtube.com/xoreniDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT financial advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing.

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