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Wise Money Moves

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -

Kamal Basra and Tracy Theemes, financial dynamos behind their successful advisory firm in Vancouver, BC (SophiaFinancial.ca). How did they combine their social agenda of promoting economic equality with the pressures and responsibilities of investment management? How do they succeed in this crazy world of media hype and the ever unpredictable capital markets? Join these two wild women as they let you inside their inspiring, empowering world of finance. Listen closely as they share their hard-earned wisdom and unique outlook with their listeners.

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Episodes

Talking About Money

April 14, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 18.5 MB

It is time to make the shift and have some open conversations about money. Talking about our finances does not have to be this guilt ridden, taboo subject that fills our heart with dread and our stomachs with nausea. In this week’s podcast, we explore how social rules and gender language connotations affect our ability to ask for what we want and need. Kamal and Tracy will give practical tips and useful strategies to help you take those first steps into a difficult conversation. If it can be...

Staying on Track

March 31, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 17 MB

Once you’ve decided on your investment strategy, how do you know if you are successful? In this podcast, Kamal and Tracy discuss how to develop the metrics and processes that will measure success, on YOUR terms. Knowing in advance how you will oversee your on-going strategy as well as manage the ups and downs allows you to relax. Peace of mind is often a function of how you are managing yourself, as much as what is going on Kamal Basra, BSc, CFP Co- Founder, Sophia Financial, Financial Adv...

Common Investment Mistakes

March 17, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 17.7 MB

We all make mistakes. Very few of these errors are irrevocable or fatal. But almost all are avoidable. Kamal and Tracy talk about the most common investment missteps that we all can make. Strong emotions like fear or impatience, can lead to reactive and counter-productive decisions like taking on too much or not enough risk. Too often we rely on unqualified advice, whether it be friends, relatives, or social media. Learn how to identify and avoid these common pitfalls so you can have as smoo...

Your Money Strategy

March 03, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 18.4 MB

The key to developing a powerful investment strategy is knowing where you want to go. Kamal and Tracy teach us how to determine our financial objectives by looking at three key factors: What are my top three money goals? How much does each one cost and what is the timeline? Once you have these defined you are ready and able to move on to the next step. Learn about developing an asset allocation strategy and the different types of investments that are available to reach your specific goals. ...

Gender and Money

February 18, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.1 MB

What is the truth about gender and finance? And what is just old school sexist nonsense? When it comes to talking about women, men, and money, it is hard to see the forest from the trees. We are all bogged down with socio-cultural ideas and expectations that are familiar, often unconscious biases. These insidious beliefs can impede our progress towards a healthy, empowered relationship with our money - and each other. Listen in as Tracy and Kamal take apart some myths and eliminate the dark ...

Your Professional Money Team

February 04, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 18 MB

Where can I turn to for help? We hear this question from so many people who are trying to achieve their goals. There are so many designations and job titles in the world of finance, it makes figuring out who and where to get professional advice from, a daunting and overwhelming task. The Dynamic Duo will outline the major financial professions, and what they can do for you. They will show us who you need, for what, and when. No one can move to the next level of their financial journey withou...

Who do you listen to?

January 21, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 21.6 MB

It’s a noisy world out there filled with contradictory opinions and misleading advice. How can you fine tune your ear to hear the wisdom that fits your values and is appropriate for your situation? Media is often not a good friend and can be our worst enemy when it comes to building wealth. Media is meant to elicit strong emotions. The viewpoints are often over simplified and can make us feel like we are falling behind and that everyone is smarter than us. Listen to Kamal and Tracy as they h...

Cash Flow practicalities

December 06, 2019 01:14 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MB

You are your own boss. Economic power and freedom starts from owning your personal financial situation. We do this by understanding how and when we spend. Tracy and Kamal will walk you through the practicalities and pitfalls of how you measure and track your cashflow. Cash flow is defined as money in and money out.  It is not a budget. It is not like a diet meant to constrict your behaviour or punish you for making a wrong turn. This is a long term holistic approach to help you stay awake an...

Cash Flow Practicalities

December 06, 2019 01:14 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MB

You are your own boss. Economic power and freedom starts from owning your personal financial situation. We do this by understanding how and when we spend. Tracy and Kamal will walk you through the practicalities and pitfalls of how you measure and track your cashflow. Cash flow is defined as money in and money out.  It is not a budget. It is not like a diet meant to constrict your behaviour or punish you for making a wrong turn. This is a long term holistic approach to help you stay awake an...

Cash Flow Connections

November 29, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MB

It’s Cashflow Connection Day on Wise Money Moves. Everyone just loves to track spending right? In this episode, you will learn to follow your numbers with curiosity and kindness and understand the difference between a budget and cash flow. You will start to understand the meaning behind over-spending and how to overcome it, as well as what our spending reveals about every part of our lives. You will be fascinated by this unique take on a common subject and be inspired to take the next steps ...

Start Where You Are

November 22, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 29 MB

Every person sits somewhere on the wealth continuum. Your strength is rooted in acknowledging your own reality and building from there. The five step financial planning process guides us through the steps. Listen in as Kamal and Tracy shed humor and wit on how to get through the five key questions that inform and shape our financial lives. Use their tools and architecture to create your own personal power plan. You will feel more confident, supported and empowered after listening to their in...

WMM03: Start Where You Are

November 22, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 29 MB

Every person sits somewhere on the wealth continuum. Your strength is rooted in acknowledging your own reality and building from there. The five step financial planning process guides us through the steps. Listen in as Kamal and Tracy shed humor and wit on how to get through the five key questions that inform and shape our financial lives. Use their tools and architecture to create your own personal power plan. You will feel more confident, supported and empowered after listening to their in...

How Much Is Enough?

November 15, 2019 12:00 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MB

How much is enough for you? Have you ever heard of a wealthy person using the word abundance? They aren’t searching for abundance...or prosperity. They have enough! Enough can be defined by values, a sense of peace, as well as by numbers. Tracy and Kamal, our Financial Dynamos wrangle with the idea that enough...is enough! No amount of affirmations will allow us to skip from insufficiency straight to wealth. There are mental, emotional and actionable steps that set us on the path from where ...

Wise Money Moves

November 01, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 28.8 MB

Kamal Basra and Tracy Theemes, discuss their backstories and the motivations that helped them become the financial dynamos behind their successful advisory firm in Vancouver, BC (SophiaFinancial.ca). How did they combine their social agenda of promoting economic equality with the pressures and responsibilities of investment management? How do they succeed in this crazy world of media hype and the ever unpredictable capital markets? Join these two wild women as they let you inside their inspi...