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Your Life and Money

Your Life and Money

Written by: Advice First Financial Group
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Welcome to "Your Life And Money," the podcast where we discuss Life Centered Planning and how it can help you get the best life possible with the money you have. Join hosts Tim Borody and Brad Smith as they share stories and provide expert advice on how you can achieve your financial goals and create a life that you love. With a variety of topics and stories, this podcast is perfect for anyone looking to take control of their finances and live life to the fullest. Don't wait, come listen to "Your Life And Money" because life is not a rehearsal.Copyright 2026 Your Life and Money Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • The Master’s Mindset: Navigating Market Volatility and Sticking to Your Game Plan (Ep. 66)
    Apr 16 2026

    Tim Borody is back with a fresh perspective on a challenge every investor faces: market volatility. Drawing inspiration from the thrilling 2026 Masters victory and the "up and down" nature of the greens at Augusta, Tim explores why staying the course is often the hardest—but most rewarding—part of your financial journey.

    Staying the Course in a Volatile Market

    • The Pitfalls of Market Timing: Learn why trying to "time" the market rarely works, as missing just a few of the biggest recovery days can have a devastating impact on your long-term portfolio health.
    • The Caddie Advantage: Tim explains how working with a financial advisor is like having a professional caddie; providing an objective stance to help you navigate "stormy" conditions, manage transaction costs, and keep your emotions from driving rash decisions.
    • Executing Your Strategy: Discover why consistency—through habits like dollar-cost averaging and rebalancing—beats reactive selling every time, ensuring your "ball" keeps heading toward the hole regardless of the wind.

    As you navigate the "interesting times" of the current market, join Tim to discover how a stress-tested roadmap can help you trade financial anxiety for the clarity and confidence you deserve.

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    21 mins
  • The Tax Efficiency Crossroads (Part 2): Non-Registered Strategies & Goal-Specific Portfolios (Ep. 65)
    Apr 1 2026

    In the conclusion of this two-part series, Tim Borody dives into the often-misunderstood world of non-registered accounts and the critical role of tax efficiency. Building on Part 1, this episode focuses on how to coordinate your investments to protect your wealth from unnecessary tax erosion while keeping your plan flexible for the transitions ahead.

    Navigating Tax and Legacy Objectives

    • The Versatility of Non-Registered Accounts: Tim explains the unique benefits of non-registered accounts, including their lack of contribution limits and their ability to be held jointly or corporately for maximum flexibility.
    • Decoding the Tax Hierarchy: A breakdown of how the government treats different types of growth, explaining why capital gains and dividends are far more "tax-preferred" than standard interest income.
    • Aligning Portfolio Jobs with Account Types: Understand why your long-term legacy goals belong in tax-free vehicles while your short-term needs require a more prudent, risk-managed approach.

    Whether you are saving for a first home or planning a phased early retirement, join Tim to learn how to stress-test your strategy and ensure every dollar in your plan has a specific job to do.

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    21 mins
  • The Bucket System (Part 1): Organizing Your Short & Long-Term Wealth (Ep. 64)
    Mar 25 2026

    Tim Borody kicks off a special two-part series focused on the foundational "buckets" of a successful financial plan. In a world of information overload, this episode moves beyond simple account names to explore how your financial structure should actually serve your life objectives—because your plan is only as strong as the clarity behind it.

    Mastering Your Financial Structure

    • The System of Buckets: Tim illustrates the "Bucket Concept"—a way to visualize your cash flow and accounts as a system of taps and reservoirs to ensure you never run dry.
    • Liquidity vs. Stability: Understand the "Short-Term Bucket" (0–3 years) and why emergency funds and "opportunity cash" require liquid, stable vehicles like High-Interest Savings Accounts (HISAs) or money market funds.
    • The Power of Purpose: Learn why every account—from your RRSP for retirement to your TFSA for long-term growth—must be earmarked for a specific timeline and goal to be truly effective.

    As you evaluate your current accounts, join Tim to discover how shifting from "having a bunch of accounts" to "having a comprehensive plan" can take the weight of financial stress off your shoulders.

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    28 mins
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