The Financial Plan Face-Off

<p>There is only one way to set up your financial plan...right? Not quite. Listen to our hosts battle it out in our epic financial plan showdown!</p> <p>- Meet Erika (1:41)</p> <p>- Short-term needs and long-term goals (2:30)</p> <p>- The budget: gross vs take-home income (2:50)</p> <p>- New-grad debt repayment strategy (3:25)</p> <p>- Defence is the best offence: insurance (6:46)</p> <p>- Buying used vs leasing a new car [BONUS: find out what our hosts drive] (8:58)</p> <p>- Chicken or fish? Saving for a wedding (13:17)</p> <p>- Playing house: how to save for a new home (15:38)</p> <p>- What to save when you’re expecting (17:06)</p> <p>- Making money while you sleep by investing (19:05)</p> <p>- Closing thoughts (20:14)</p> <p> </p> <p>Resources:</p> <p><a href='https://gecko-indigo-z7lw.squarespace.com/https:/mailchi.mp/86f1694650fc/allied-health-financial-toolkit'>- Download the Financial ToolKit</a></p> <p>- <a href='https://www.alliedhealthfinancial.ca/episode110'>Episode 110: Savings Accounts and GICs</a></p> <p>- <a href='https://www.alliedhealthfinancial.ca/episode97'>Episode 97: EI Special Benefits vs Disability Insurance</a></p> <p>- <a href='https://www.alliedhealthfinancial.ca/episode91'>Episode 91: Employment Insurance Special Benefits</a></p> <p>- <a href='https://www.alliedhealthfinancial.ca/episode83'>Episode 83: How to Plan for Parental Leave with Emma Jack</a></p> <p>- <a href='https://www.alliedhealthfinancial.ca/episode57'>Episode 57: Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?</a></p> <p>- <a href='https://www.alliedhealthfinancial.ca/episode54'>Episode 54: RRSP vs TFSA - Which Account is Right For You?</a></p> <p>- <a href='https://www.alliedhealthfinancial.ca/episode42'>Episode 42: Do I Need Disability Insurance?</a></p> <p>- <a href='https://www.alliedhealthfinancial.ca/episode41'>Episode 41: Do I Need Life Insurance?</a></p> <p>- <a href='https://www.alliedhealthfinancial.ca/episode19'>Episode 19: Understanding Tax Deductions: Buying vs. Leasing a Car</a></p> <p>- <a href='https://www.alliedhealthfi