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
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 5, 2026
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/

May 29, 2026
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 22, 2026
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 15, 2026
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 8, 2026
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 1, 2026
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/

Apr 24, 2026
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 17, 2026
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 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=







