Financial BS Podcast

Ep 17 Definitely Not Leverage

The Chael Maneuver vs the Jason Maneuver - which will win? 
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/smith-maneuver.asp 

Ep 16 Dunbar Ain't Nothing but a Number

How many people can you successfully know and work with? Chael and Jason explore the application of anthropological science to the delivery of financial advice. 

Ep 15 Freedom from Tax Freedom Day

The most asinine of all holidays: 
https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/canadians-celebrate-tax-freedom-day-june-8-2025

Ep 14 Chael's Castle

Paywalled article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-housing-prices-retirement-plan-middle-class/
Chael and Jason discuss the role of housing in contributing to financial well-being. 

Ep 13 OAS Ragebaiting

Sorry for getting this one out late! 
A tweet sets Jason off, but Chael talks him down. 

Ep 12 Chael Can See Clearly Now

Chael gets glasses and some education about group benefits. 

Ep 11 Ke$ha

Chael and Jason explore what concert ticket pricing teaches us about financial decision-making. 
The article:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/consumer-alert/article/toronto-concertgoers-say-ticket-prices-are-plummeting-after-presale/
The Alan Cross podcast series: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-weird-history-of-concert-tickets-part-1/id1201968027?i=1000603040047

Ep 10 Listener Feedback

Jason and Chael jump back 9 episodes to deal with listener feedback from Episode 1!

Ep 9 Insurance 'Regulation'

Paywalled link: https://insurance-portal.ca/article/regulation-the-life-insurance-industry-must-defend-its-distinct-identity/
 
Jason and Chael look at how the life insurance industry keeps effective regulation at bay. 
Original version was uploaded with the 2nd Stephen Frank quote missing, but it's here now. 

Ep 8 Zen and the Art of Website Maintenance

Jason and Chael look at https://www.fpcanada.ca/get-certified/education/recognized-education-providers and try to figure out how to get professionally certified.