For my last episode for season 3, I'm so excited to share this very personal solo episode with you! A lot has happened this year, so much so that I honestly didn't remember it all until I took some time to write everything down. And even then I'm not sure if I got everything.
A lot of changes are coming in 2017, which I alluded to in this episode, but I won't be sharing any of that until season 4 in January. So until then, I wanted to spend some time to reflect on all the positive things that have happened in my life and all of the things I've accomplished in 2016.
To recap, here are some of the things I mentioned in this episode:
Ya, that's a lot of stuff! I really do hope that 2017 is a bit less crazy, but I doubt that it will be. One can hope.
One thing that did keep me very busy in 2016 though were all the resources I created. I never promote them as much as I should, but I've created some great spreadsheets and checklists to help you with your money or organizing your life. Make sure to check out my resources page to download them for free.
Other than that, I'm a bit sad that this is the last episode for the season, but I've got a great season 4 ready for you in 2017. The first episode for season 4 will air on Wednesday, Jan. 11, so make sure to subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to my email list so you don't miss an episode!
And again, I know I mentioned this a few times in the episode, but I mean it from the bottom of my heart thank you for your support. Without your kind reviews, comments, tweets and emails, I wouldn't be as motivated to keep making this show better and better. I can't wait to share the new episode I've already recorded for the new season, so until then, have an amazing holiday season, Merry Christmas, and have a fabulous New Years!
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It's a simple concept — do your research to find the lowest rate on an expensive purchase (like life insurance or a mortgage), and you'll thank yourself later. Simple, yet most of us still don't do it. That's why Justin Thouin, CEO of LowestRates, is on a mission to change that costly habit of ours and show us that it doesn't take that much time or effort to save thousands of dollars.
Long description:
It's sadly the final week for season 3 of the Mo' Money Podcast, and this episode is my last guest interview for the season. After this week I'll be taking some much needed time off, then I'll be back with more awesome episodes for season 4 starting Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Since it is the last week for season 3, I've saved one of my best interviews for last. I've been a huge fan and supporter of LowestRates for well over a year now, but this was the first chance I got to interview the start-up's CEO Justin Thouin. I even went to the Lowest Rates offices and brought all my podcasting gear just so I could get to the bottom of why he's so passionate about educating people about the importance of comparison shopping.
It may be common sense to most of us, but the truth is most of us don't actually try to find the best rates on the important stuff. Sure, we'll spend hours trying to find the best deal on a vacation package, but like LowestRates' survey shows, most Canadians don't spend the same time and effort when it comes to finding the best rate for their mortgage. Which is insane because a vacation will cost you maybe $1,500 whereas a mortgage is closer to $500,000! Come on people!
In this episode we also chat about Justin's journey from the corporate world to launching his own company, and taking a big risk to pursue something he believed in. This is a sentiment I can definitely relate to, but I'll leave more details on that until season 4.
That Survey I Mentioned
LowestRates conducted a very interested survey this year to show how few Canadians comparison shop for their mortgage, even though there are so many free resources out there to make it easy! You'll never get the best deal if you don't do your research first! And if we're talking mortgages, finding a lower rate than the one your bank initially offers you could save you thousands of dollars in the long run.
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