
Why You Can't Get Ahead
2025-9-08 | 31 mins.
This week we want to look at how to build wealth, even when you don’t have any to start with. How to get out of survival mode, better understanding cashflow and more.If you live in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario or Yukon let us help you take care of the people you love and visit braunfinancial.com DIY Investing at: https://get.modernadvisor.ca/braun-financial/Keep the conversation going on our Facebook Page and Group: https://www.facebook.com/itspersonalfinancecanada

What Should Your Savings Rate Be?
2025-8-18 | 27 mins.
This week tackle the concept of savings rate and see what rate could be best for you. Plus we talk about how ability, willingness and time are the biggest factors in saving.If you live in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario or Yukon let us help you take care of the people you love and visit braunfinancial.com DIY Investing at: https://get.modernadvisor.ca/braun-financial/ Useful Resources:T Rowe Price article 1: https://www.troweprice.com/personal-investing/resources/insights/what-adjustments-should-i-make-my-retirement-savings.htmlT Rowe Price article 2: https://www.troweprice.com/personal-investing/resources/insights/youre-age-35-50-or-60-how-much-should-you-have-by-now.html

Behavioural Economics and You
2025-8-04 | 29 mins.
I’m just a strong and independent person that simply does what others tell me. This week we explore the book “Nudge – The Final Edition” by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein to see how others are making up our own minds. Learn how to protect your finances from the myriad of voices trying to lure you through sales funnels. If you live in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario or Yukon let us help you take care of the people you love and visit braunfinancial.com DIY Investing at: https://get.modernadvisor.ca/braun-financial/Keep the conversation going on our Facebook Page and Group: https://www.facebook.com/itspersonalfinancecanada

Maintaining FIRE
2025-7-21 | 30 mins.
Why read something when you can just misquote it instead. This week we delve into the holy document of the FIRE movement, the Trinity study. What does this famous paper actually say and how has it been misrepresented in the personal finance community. Plus some tips to help you get the most out of the papers actual results. If you live in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario or Yukon let us help you take care of the people you love and visit braunfinancial.com DIY Investing at: https://get.modernadvisor.ca/braun-financial/Useful Resources:The Trinity Study: https://www.aaii.com/files/pdf/6794_retirement-savings-choosing-a-withdrawal-rate-that-is-sustainable.pdf

Reviewing Suze Orman’s Retirement Guide
2025-7-07 | 32 mins.
This week we talk about a popular personal finance book Christine actually liked, “The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+” by Suze Orman. We lay out our top 10 favorite parts of this book that you can apply to your own finances.If you live in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario or Yukon let us help you take care of the people you love and visit braunfinancial.com DIY Investing at: https://get.modernadvisor.ca/braun-financial/



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