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The Great Disconnect
Welcome to Financial Literacy Month—the perfect time to talk money, financial planning and the pitfalls faced by young adults coming up in the world today. In “The Great Disconnect” a new financial podcast from MoneySmart Manitoba, Ainsley Cunningham, Manager of Education and Communications with the Manitoba Financial Services Agency, chats with young Manitoban adults, to better understand the growing gap between old-school financial expectations, and new-school reality.From the high cost of homeownership, to rising rents, investment strategies and cryptocurrencies, this six-part series uncovers the obstacles today’s modern young adults are facing, along with a few strategies to help overcome them.If you’ve been struggling with the disconnect between what was expected and what seems possible, youwon’t want to miss this.
Podcasting since 2022 • 7 episodes
The Great Disconnect
Latest Episodes
Episode 6 - Financial planning 101
Getting ahead these days doesn’t mean what it used to. We asked young Canadian adults what financial planning means to them and the importance of planning ahead. Hint: It’s crucial.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:34

Episode 5 - Planning for unpredictability: promise and peril of crypto
From crypto to meme stocks, money isn’t what it used to be. We break down the technological shifts and financial risks behind a system trying to hook you in.
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22:10

Episode 4 - Planning for obligations: debt and intergenerational justice
Debt is more than a four-letter word. It’s a factor that can affect family relationships, placement in society, and your financial future. Here’s what you need to know.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:41
