Episode 142

"Even if you're in a perfectly happy and what feels like a secure relationship, you should have an idea of what is going on financially."

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Sound credits: Levels by Yung Kartz ($HMONEY theme song - intro/outro music)

Edited and produced by Anastasia Barbuzzi, founder and creative director of $HMONEY ($HMONEY Radio).

Episode Summary

If you've ever been frustrated with the lack of quality, Canadian-centered investing and personal finance content on the internet, look no further than Canadian Budget by Jessica Morgan. For years, Jess has focused on helping women build financial confidence so they can start investing, so in today's we discuss not just her journey but so much more: 

  • Jess's money story

  • Her entrepreneurial background

  • Building Canadian Budget while working full-time in the public sector

  • How she paid off $40,000 of student loans

  • How personal debt can be

  • Lessons learned investing

  • How being in the wrong relationship made her realize the importance of being financially independent

  • The choice to not combine finances with your partner

  • Being frustrated with the lack and quality of Canadian-centric investing and personal finance content

  • Creating financial products out of necessity on Canadian Budget

  • The tools, tips, and tricks she's used to make progress financially

  • How Jess self-funded her maternity leave with the pay-yourself-first formula

  • How to get on a consistent saving schedule

Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Castro, Castbox, Podfriend & Pocket Casts.

Anita Cheung