Financial BS Podcast

Jason and Chael discuss various topics in Canadian financial services. In most episodes, Jason sends Chael a recent media item. Jason and Chael unpack the item in question, to decide what is BS and what is valid.

Episodes

Jun 12, 2026

24 min

Jason picks a fight. Chael can't remember how he spent his week. 
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/conversation-nobody-finishing-jeffrey-cait-mba-cfp-tep-zoxhe/?trackingId=qqjCH3rARXKvtS%2Bh%2ByKCgw%3D%3D 
https://www.youtube.com/@MLWwithJeffCait
https://advisor.ca/insurance/life/term-vs-permanent-life-insurance/ 

Jun 12, 2026

24 min

Jun 5, 2026

24 min

Jason thinks WealthSimple has lost its way. Chael speculates about Jason's exit. 
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/fc61fb9e3ac95b7c9416a9fde8526e13dff1d8a856a603842cd938e68ad19374/RR6VGFAZBNCM3AYV2TYX3YIG3I/

Jun 5, 2026

24 min

May 29, 2026

18 min

Jason's crusade against interesting investments continues. Chael gives us the May ice cream menu, but probably too late. 
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mackenzie-investments_invested-in-performance-activity-7438236761052303360-i4tp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAFBOskBvYA6UygOxfSLkqBMuP4vGXokuco

May 29, 2026

18 min

May 22, 2026

15 min

A big fundco does a good thing, and gives Chael the chance to ask Jason about diversification and concentration in an investment portfolio. 
Jason wants to keep things boring. 
https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/products/mutual-funds/mackenzie-precious-metals-fund 

May 22, 2026

15 min

May 15, 2026

16 min

Jason talks a bit too much in this episode, getting into some nitty gritty of RDSPs. Chael is very patient. 
https://www.fpcollective.ca/rdsp-part-i-the-purpose/
https://x.com/AaronHectorCFP/status/1700281433254748668?s=20
https://pooranlaw.com/wholelifeplanning/questions/rdsp/

May 15, 2026

16 min

May 8, 2026

14 min

Jason and Chael start into a discussion about RDSPs. Episode 2 next week. 
Did we dox a listener? 
https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/consumer-alert/article/toronto-ont-family-frustrated-they-cant-access-rdsp-funds-for-disabled-son/
https://www.fpcollective.ca/rdsp-part-i-the-purpose/ 

May 8, 2026

14 min

May 1, 2026

21 min

Jason is not surprised at reports of cheating on the life insurance licensing exam. Chael is excited for the prospect of using AI, but not to cheat on exams. 
https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/ontarios-llqp-exams-will-soon-be-held-in-person-only/

May 1, 2026

21 min

Apr 24, 2026

21 min

Part 2 of 2.
Jason is not happy with the state of financial planning. Chael gets it. 
https://openpolicyontario.com/champagne-wishes-and-caviar-dreams/
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/financial-facelift/

Apr 24, 2026

21 min

Apr 17, 2026

15 min

Jason again picks on the Globe and Mail. Chael discusses bread pans and free ice cream. 
https://openpolicyontario.com/champagne-wishes-and-caviar-dreams/ 
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/financial-facelift/

Apr 17, 2026

15 min

Ep 41 Own Goal

Apr 10, 2026

Apr 10, 2026

13 min

Jason expresses the crazy idea that a financial advisor should a) present client with options and b) not brag about not doing so. Chael demonstrates that he really did learn about DB pensions. 
https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/news/industry-news/why-none-of-this-advisors-physician-clients-even-asked-about-joining-a-db-plan/391295?hsmemberId=

Apr 10, 2026

13 min

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