Financial BS Podcast

Incentives matter. In this episode, we look at how incentives in the insurance industry are badly disconnected from regulatory outcomes. 
https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/fsra-fines-former-insurance-agent-and-his-corporation-for-coercion-undue-influence/ 

Is Chael still the financial layperson? Not so sure after this episode. 
https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/ontario-woman-says-government-took-every-cent-of-parents-savings-11128994 
https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/consumer-alert/article/daughter-hit-with-660000-tax-bill-when-both-parents-died-in-same-year/

Chael leaves as confused as he started. 
https://calgaryherald.com/business/local-business/finfluencer-alberta-securities-commission-fine

Two men talk about women's issues. 
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/gender-equity/pay-transparency-in-bc
https://equivision.services.gc.ca/?report=sector
The job posting we discussed is no longer live. Good luck to the person doing that job! 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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

Chael gets glasses and some education about group benefits.