Half Banked
Welcome to Half Banked, the go-to podcast for young Canadians trying to navigate the complex world of personal finance.
Join Cadeem Lalor and Bethan Moorcraft weekly as they ask the big money questions that matter to you.
With fresh insights and relatable stories, we'll empower you to make savvy financial decisions you can bank on.
Episodes
14 episodes
The Question and Costs Of Becoming A Parent
The decision to become a parent is a big one, and it's important to consider all the factors involved, including the financial ones. Raising a child can be expensive, from education, food, and clothing to surprise costs such as hidden expenses ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:10
Do Young Investors Really Have to Risk It for the Biscuit?
Investing is a powerful tool that can help you grow your wealth and achieve financial goals. It can provide opportunities for your money to work for you. However, it’s not as simple as putting money into the market. It’s important to educate yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:10
Personal Finance Gets Personal — A Surprise Q&A with Cadeem Lalor and Bethan Moorcraft
This week on Half Banked, we decided to have a little fun. Or at least the producers did. As we near the end of Season 1, we wanted to take a break from the grind of interviewing experts and dissecting the latest in personal finance new...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:49
The Real Costs Of A Wedding in Canada — and How to Handle Them
How much does the average wedding cost? The answer may be higher than you think — and the costs associated with a wedding can be surprising. You might have already budgeted out your wedding, but having the insights of people who’ve been to and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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45:23
To Tip Or Not To Tip? A Debate on Tipping Culture in Canada
Episode Summary Tipping culture is a significant part of the restaurant experience — especially in North America. However, tipping isn’t universal — some places charge service fees while others disallow tips entirely. And really,...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:18
Not Your Traditional House: Van Living and Tiny Homes
The Next Generation of Homebuying Part 3The dream of homeownership can seem unattainable, especially with the average one-bedroom apartment rental in Canada costing just over $700 a month and 29% of Canadians resigning to renting...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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41:48
How To Avoid Being House Poor And Other Homebuyer Horror Stories with Dusko Sremac & Leigh Gate
The Next Generation of Homebuying Part 2Are you dreaming of buying a home, thinking you finally have enough money to make it happen? Well, hold on a moment! Without proper preparedness and due diligence, you might fall into the t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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43:20
Rewriting Real Estate Rules with Asif Kasim and Steve Saretsky
The Next Generation of Homebuying - Part 1For many, buying a home is a big landmark in their adult life. Your parents and grandparents have built and bought their own houses to settle in and start their families. It's a goal the youth p...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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40:23
Lifestyle Creep with Cindy Marques
Why is it that our savings stay the same even as our salaries go up? Or that once we’ve hit our dream income, it still feels like we’re living paycheck to paycheck? The answer may be a phenomenon called “lifestyle creep.” On this episode of Hal...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:38
Trauma's Toll On Your Mental Health And Material Wealth
How does your mental health affect your relationship with money? And how does money affect your mental health? From the pandemic to inflation, financial trauma and anxiety is a reality so many Canadians face every day. In this episode of Hal...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:12
Who Should You Trust With Your Money?
How do you deal with your money? Do you juggle multiple accounts and keep a close eye on the stock market, or are you the type to stuff your cash in a shoebox under your bed and avoid looking at your balances? Money needs managing, which...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:41
Will They Or Won't They?
Avid collector (read: “little goblin”) Hannah Chafe has an impressive hoard of vintage clothing, antique cookbooks and fantasy swords. What she doesn’t have is a kid or a lot of money, so does she really need a will? In this episode, Lauren...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:22