How do you recover (or prepare) for the most catastrophic financial event in your life? In this week's episode of Money Feels, we'll discuss this and more! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following? Bridget and Annie's divorce story Do you need a prenup? How does divorce work? What does a divorce cost? Discussing child support and the legal system Spousal support Protecting yourself in your relationship Resources: Our guest: Annie from Unbroke on Instagram and TikTok Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Why are women attempting to go back in time and become 50s housewives? The tradwife corner of the internet is alarming. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following? What is a tradwife? The differences between SAHM's and homemakers versus tradwives How does this social media trend impact women? The covert political implications of this niche The financial dangers of this lifestyle Financial abuse and vulnerability Resources: The insidious rise of "tradwives" Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Having a kid is a massive decision. But does it need to be? We bring on Chelsea Fagan of The Financial Diet to break down the realities of being child-free by choice. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following? Chelsea's story and how she chose to be childfree The reality of being a primary caregiver Parenting as a single person The idea of 'fulfilment' and having kids What dominates your identity? The downsides of being childfree: friendships and the rich aunty trope You can still be involved with children without having them Infertility and the for-profit industry rallying for biological kids The idea of 'selfishness' in not having children Resources: Chelsea's Instagram Chelsea's Book Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Do you have people to talk with about your money? Do you know what FIRE communities exist? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following? What even is a subreddit? Fat FIRE, Chubby FIRE, HENRY What are some common strategies people on these forums use? What are the positives and negatives of these worlds? Are the people in these subreddits legit? What is the value of having communities like these? Alyssa's community Resources: Fat FIRE Chubby FIRE HENRY The Neighbourhood Waitlist Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Is motherhood the biggest financial risk you'll ever take? There are many invisible costs that come with being a mom, but the motherhood penalty is one you shouldn't ignore. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following? What is the motherhood tax/motherhood penalty? How does it impact women? Your career progression, salary and long-term wealth Hiring biases in mothers versus fathers or child-free folks What is the comparison to fathers? What policies, like equal paid parental leave, have shown to be effective in reducing the impact of the motherhood tax? How can governments and organizations implement these policies? Our society needs mothers Resources: The Feminine Mystique Paying the Motherhood Tax The Gender Pay Gap is not on Moms UBC 'Daddy Bonus' Women and Poverty in Canada The Baby Decision: How to Make The Most Important Choice of Your Life Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Thinking about death isn't exactly a cheery topic. For most, it feels best to avoid and worry about it later. But, what happens if later never comes? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Why should we talk about death? Dealing with the discomfort Death dinners Estate planning - what do you need? Digital assets Who is involved in your death? Taxes you pay when you die Funeral/burial costs Discussing MAID Resources: We’re Making a Terrible Mistake on MAID and Mental Illness Medical assistance in dying: Overview Life insurance and estate planning resources Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

What would life look like if you wanted to change careers and return to school? Alyssa talks about the cost, her experience in this pursuit, and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: The financial commitment and time management Balancing financial goals with career aspirations Personal and family considerations 'Starting over' and personal growth Overcoming the fear of failure and outside opinions The concept of being 'too late' Investing in yourself Resources: Alyssa's Income Poll Results Lifelong Learning Plan Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Bridget adopted a new dog! Between this and her two cats, we wanted to chat about how much pet ownership actually costs. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Categorizing expenses The value of pets in our life How much do pets cost? How much do you need to get a new dog? Pet insurance — is it worth it? Do you need an emergency fund for your pet? The cost of pet care and pet classes Is having a pet a luxury? Should you plan for how much you can afford? Resources: Zak George - Dog Trainer Dog Enrichment TikTok Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

What is money like for those of us who aren't neurotypical? We bring in Ellyce Fulmore, author of Keeping Finance Personal, to discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Ellyce's story Our personal experiences with being neurotypical or neurodivergent Getting diagnosed — is it worthwhile? How money trauma manifests differently in people from diverse backgrounds Dopamine and THE Dopamenu! How intersecting identities like gender, sexuality, and neurodiversity impact one's financial experiences and decision-making Strategies to help manage or mitigate impulse spending if you have ADHD Resources: Keeping Finance Personal by Ellyce Fulmore Ellyce's Instagram Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

How do you manage to financially support your parents in adulthood? Are there boundaries you can set, and where do you even start? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Being a millennial with boomer parents and role reversal How do you talk to your parents about their money? Prompts to open the conversation The inability to prepare when you are your parents' retirement plan Statistics about giving to parents Cultural differences The shame and guilt parents face in asking for help Feelings of frustration and resentment How to decide what to give Setting boundaries and deciding what you give and how Separating your finances from theirs Splitting costs with siblings Feeling grateful for the time we have left Resources: Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk by Cameron Huddleston Financial First Aid by Alyssa Davies U.S. Adults Provided $17.5 Billion in Support to Parents in 2020 Canada’s Caregiver Credit Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Welcome back to a new season, a new year, and a new approach to your finances! Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Life updates Our personal financial goals The value in slow: decisions, spending, growth Staying hopeful during a difficult financial period Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

When it comes to investing, being in the market is key. But once you're in, how do you decide who gets to manage your money? Are roboadvisors enough? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Why you need to invest The cost between self-directed vs having someone else invest for you Stock market crashes and recoveries Bonds vs equities The reality of the roboadvisor portfolio Personalization of investing Risk tolerance and understanding why risk is relevant to age The benefits of self-directed investing Resources: Bridget's Six-Figure Stock Portfolio Thanks for listening to our final episode in season 4! If you want bonus episodes while we're off until January, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Is the housing market really in crisis? How do we fix this, and what can Canadians looking to buy — or looking to rent affordably — do? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Introducing the author of The Tenant Class, Ricardo Tranjan Why he wrote the book The argument for why there is NO housing crisis in Canada The role of supply in the housing market Problem-solving theories perpetuating the status quo The term 'affordability' Landlord profits and who landlords really are Rent control — the realities of who benefits Tenant advocacy and unions Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Whole, term, permanent, universal! There are so many different types of life insurance — and different names. But how do you know which ones you need? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: What life insurance is actually meant to provide and how it can help What are the differences between term and whole life insurance/permanent life insurance? Risks and pitfalls that can come with committing to certain policies Aggressive tactics used by insurance sales agents that you need to watch out for When does it make sense to have multiple insurance policies? Is there a way to “know” when you need insurance? Examples of how your insurance needs can change/evolve over time and through different life stages Helpful things to consider before adding a policy Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Optimizing everything with your money can be a good thing — but it can also lead to feelings of a need to achieve perfection and cause immense amounts of stress. Money is meant to be enjoyed. So, let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: What does optimizing your finances look like? Why you'll never be able to optimize everything without fail The problem with the 'right' way to manage your money Do Bridget and Alyssa optimize their finances? Why you should take a feelings-first approach to your money Should you switch banks to get a higher interest rate? The illusion of progress versus automating your finances Optimizing your budget Maxing out the 'right' accounts at the 'right' time and comparison Money only has value when it's spent Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Your finances change a lot, as do the major milestones you continue to hit. So, when do you reach out to a professional for guidance? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: What do financial planners actually do? What type of financial planners exist, and how do you find one? Fee structures and transparency The benefits of having a financial planner What education and credentials should you look for? Financial planning for specific life stages When you should meet with your planner Saving for retirement and spending in retirement Answering listener-submitted questions Resources and sources: Advice Only Planners in Canada Directory of Fee-Only Planners Steadyhand Robb Engen Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Everyone always wants to know if they're doing okay financially — and we want to provide you with that reassurance. Let's talk about your situation in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Reviewing anonymous financial submissions from our Patreon subscribers Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, you can join our Patreon! You can subscribe for more bonus episodes just like this one, and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Each year, about 13 million people die because of things like pollution and extreme weather caused by climate change. So, on that depressing note, let's talk about how to prepare your finances for the unknowns in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: What's going on with the climate crisis? The changing landscape of our retirement Why you need good insurance Using Alberta's weather as an example Why choosing where you live matters How does climate change impact your financial future? Emergency funds for climate change Can we do anything to help? What are some green ways to invest? If any! Resources and sources: Canada's Green Bond Program Free Emergency Preparedness Printables The Great Climate Migration Climate Change Fast Facts Wallet Activism by Tanja Hester Financial First Aid by Alyssa Davies Alyssa's Instagram Poll Results Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

These days, fast fashion brands produce 52 “micro-seasons” a year — or one new “collection” a week. Ultimately, this leads to overconsumption and extreme volumes of waste. Let's talk about it in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: What is fast fashion, and how does it work? How are these clothes so cheap? Slave labour and fast fashion as a human rights issue Discussing SHEIN Overconsumption and the environmental impact Are luxury brands any better? The psychology behind our buying decisions Personal responsibility versus systemic change Resources and tips to make better choices Resources and sources: The True Cost Documentary The Story of Stuff Good on You Brand Directory Cost Per Wear Tracker What She Makes Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Today, we're discussing the power of giving money to those in need, donating to charity, and how to work this value into your budget. So, on that note, it's time to enjoy another episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Helper's high and why giving is so valuable Monetary donations versus donating your time and talents Does your upbringing impact your relationship with giving? How much should you give? What amount *can* you give? Deciding what giving has the biggest impact How much do Canadians donate? Donating in percentages instead of dollar amounts The reasons that people give Why is charitable giving an important part of healthy finances? Taxable vs. non-taxable giving Instagram accounts we use for finding mutual aid: @mutualaidcanada + @inclusivecanada Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!