Show Notes
What does it mean to make your money work for the life you actually want? Carissa Lucreziano sits down with Jessica Moorhouse to talk about mindful spending, money habits, financial goals, and practical steps that can help you feel more confident and in control of your financial future.
About Jessica Moorhouse
Jessica is an award-winning Canadian money expert, Certified Financial Counsellor (CFC™), Qualified Associate Financial Planner™ (QAFP®), media personality, host of the top-ranking More Money Podcast, and bestselling author of "Everything but Money." Like many millennials, Jessica graduated from university during the Great Recession with student loans to pay off, no job, and zero idea how money worked. As it turned out, she wasn’t alone. The lack of relatable and non-judgmental financial advice available inspired her to found MoorMoney Media Inc., a financial education company that includes online courses, her YouTube channel, and one of the leading personal finance podcasts in Canada — the More Money Podcast. Jessica has been an on-air TV personality on CTV News, CBC News and BNN Bloomberg for over a decade, has been quoted by the media as a money expert hundreds of times, and often works as an influencer with big brands such as BMO ETFs, TELUS Online Security, Wise and QuickBooks. Her first book, "Everything but Money", hit bookshelves on Dec. 31, 2024 (HarperCollins Canada) and became an instant Indigo Staff Pick, Globe and Mail Bestseller, Toronto Star Bestseller, Amazon Bestseller and Quill & Quire Bestseller.
Resources Mentioned / Links List
● CIBC's "Smart Advice" Podcast and Website - Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify ● Visit CIBC for more Smart Advice ● Jessica Moorhouse | Website ● More Money Podcast ● Everything but Money: The Hidden Barriers Between You and Financial Freedom
3 Reasons Why You Should Listen to This Episode
1.Understand how lifestyle creep and your money mindset shape the way you spend and save. 2. Learn how clear financial goals can help you make smarter money decisions. 3. Discover why investing and professional advice can help build lasting financial confidence.
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