The Financial Insanity's Podcast

Expect the Unexpected: Inflation

An 84 year old woman in Alberta, Canada lost her engagement ring in 2004. Years later, it turned up on a carrot in the same garden she lost it. Expect the unexpected. Now we are in 2021 there's a new president, new rules, and a new way of thinking. In this episode Scott discusses rising inflation and how to potentially combat it.

Psychological Roadblock

Sometimes when a problem is psychological, we seek help. But when it comes to our finances often we don't realize the problem isn't in the portfolios. It's in our head. Could a psychological roadblock we jeopardizing your own retirement goals? 

A Picture to Remember

In November 1978, Scott was asked to go on tour for a singing group and he had to find a way to explain to his Dad that he wanted to stop college and follow his dreams. Surprisingly his Dad let him go but he wanted him keep a journal and take pictures to review with him afterwards. To this day he can read these notes and remember vividly the memories. But can you say the same about the stock market? Can you remember what the stock market did years ago and how it reacted? Good news is the stock market has a history and any investor can learn about it, which is what Scott will be reviewing in this week's episode.

8 Mistakes Retirees Make With Their Finances

Some people lives their lives trying to avoid failure so much so that it kills them. But what those people tend not to understand is that what works for one person, does not work another. In this episode, Scott discusses 8 mistake that could potentially wreak havoc on your retirement.

Income Vs. Growth

How do you choose your investments? Are they tailored made to your needs or made up by someone else's design? In this episode, you may potentially find out.

Roth Planning

Convenience can be the most powerful shaper of our lives and the economy. Learn how roth planning can be convenient in many ways but detrimental in others.

Retirement Focus Part 2

We all come up with excuses at one time or another. Unfortunately when it comes to retirement, there's no do-over. Continue listening to Scott's podcast episode on the right areas of retirement to focus on and not procrastinate with.

Retirement Focus Part 1

Many people think they are on track when it comes to their retirement...but when as the last time you did a deep dive on your retirement? Learn how do you focus on the right areas of your retirement in this week's show.

Mount Everest & Top 5 Financial Mistakes Part 2

The first japanese woman to climb Mount Everest had to have total focus....do you have total focus when it comes to your finances? Learn the rest of the top five financial mistakes retirees make in this episode.

Mount Everest & Top 5 Financial Mistakes

What does Mount Everest with retirement? Sometimes people adopt the wrong path on their way to their retirement goals. Listen to Scott's discussion of Yasuko Namba and how her journey to Mount Everest can relate to your finances.