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podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Is Canada in a real estate bubble? September 25, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon This week, our host Ashleay Dollard and our financial expert Sébastien Mc Mahon, discuss the Canadian real estate market and its future prospects, as well as the challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers. Stay tuned for this exciting episode, full of useful information to help you navigate the Canadian real estate market.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Economic Fall: Trends and Financial Tips September 18, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon What are the economic trends to watch for this fall? What's in store for the stock market? How are the markets doing right now? Our back-to-school economic podcast brings you answers to all your questions. Our financial experts provide practical advice to help you navigate this year's economic landscape. Listen now!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Warren Buffett's Memorable Quotes September 11, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon In our latest podcast episode, our financial expert Sébastien Mc Mahon delves into the most memorable quotes from Warren Buffett, one of the greatest investors of all time. Through these quotes, discover his investment philosophy and tips for succeeding in the stock market. Ready to become a finance pro? Tune in to our episode on Warren Buffett's quotes today!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Start saving for your child's future with an RESP! September 5, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Discover the benefits and strategies of Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) with our latest podcast. Learn how to save for your child's future without breaking the bank. Our team provides you with tips and tricks to help finance your child's postsecondary education and give them a chance to succeed in life. Tune in now!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Budgeting for a baby August 31, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon This week, Ashleay and our financial expert, Sébastien, tell you about the costs of having a baby.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Rate hikes, over or not? August 24, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon In this episode, Sébastien and Ashleay talk about rising rates, the Bank of Canada and the January break.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts The Dollars and Cents of a Changing Planet August 15, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Higher prices at the grocery store and the insurance broker are just a few examples of the effects that climate change will have on our wallets. Join Sébastien Mc Mahon and Ashleay Dollard in this riveting episode.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Sébastien’s financial cocktail August 1, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Sébastien Mc Mahon, accompanied by Ashleay Dollard in terrace mode, presents his financial cocktail! The basics of saving and how to get richer regardless of income level. Solutions accessible to all. A podcast served up fresh just for you!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Real estate: Is this summer the time to buy? July 25, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon A small increase of 0.25% for a $300,000 home means $540 more in interest per year! Buying a home: rate hikes and the unexpected. A must-listen if you're thinking about buying! Ashleay Dollard speaks to Sébastien Mc Mahon about her recent experience.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts When vacations influence oil prices July 18, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon As vacations approach, the anticipated rise in gas prices is as much a topic of conversation as the choice of beachfront motel in Maine. Coincidence or oil company strategy? When geopolitics and supply-side dynamics hitch a ride. Sébastien Mc Mahon and Ashleay Dollard are here to fill us in!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-renee-laflamme	Podcasts 1st anniversary special edition with Renée Laflamme July 11, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Renée Laflamme 45 episodes, 10 expert guests and, above all, thousands of listeners who tune in every week for the latest economic news! We're celebrating the 1st anniversary of our podcast... your podcast! For this special edition, we'll be taking a look back at the five hottest topics of the past 12 months, discussing the social mission of a financial group (far beyond products), looking at what the future holds for the insurance and finance industry (robo-advisors powered by artificial intelligence?) and discussing professional and business development with our special guest Renée Laflamme, Executive Vice-President, Individual Insurance, Savings and Retirement. Another informative and inspiring episode!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-isabelle-morin	Podcasts Food inflation \| A BBQ dinner in three equal instalments (more!) July 5, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Isabelle Morin Food inflation: are grocers lining their pockets? Sébastien Mc Mahon and Ashleay Dollard set the table on this question and invite nutritionist Isabelle Morin to give us her tips for saving money at the grocery store.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Food inflation \| A BBQ dinner in three equal instalments June 27, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Grocery basket 9% more expensive than in 2022, and still rising. Where does food inflation come from, and is it possible to curb it? From climate change to crop disease and armed conflict, Sébastien Mc Mahon and Ashleay Dollard break down the issue for us. Get ready to tighten your belts for a while to come!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts 2023 recession: a ghost story? June 21, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Today's economic situation has no parallel in history. Will the fear of a major crisis materialize in 2023, as many analysts suggest? We'll discuss GDP, monetary policy, balanced budgets and more. An update on the state of the global and Canadian economies with Sébastien Mc Mahon and Ashleay Dollard.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts 31.9 trillion reasons to go into debt June 14, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon The soaring rise of the U.S. debt ceiling since 1940 and its impact on the economy is the subject of much debate. Many analysts talk about the risk of default, the 2011 crisis, stock markets that could suffer and even the creation of a trillion-dollar coin! Sébastien Mc Mahon and Ashleay Dollard take a look at the issue.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Employment: Young people, an economic asset, but at what cost? June 6, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Are young people working much more today than in the past? Labour market challenges related to demographics have effects of all sorts and pressure on the school system is one of the neglected pieces of the puzzle. Ashleay Dollard and Sébastien Mc Mahon share some striking data.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-claude-sirois	Podcasts The offices of the future! May 30, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Claude Sirois Office life today and in the future! Sébastien Mc Mahon and Ashleay Dollard welcome Claude Sirois, Managing Director, Real Assets and Private Equity at iA Financial Group, who shares his vision and, above all, future trends in office real estate. On the blueprint are technology, health, wellbeing and more!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-claude-sirois	Podcasts EVERYTHING about real estate, with expert Claude Sirois (more!) May 25, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Claude Sirois In this second part, Ashleay Dollard and Sébastien Mc Mahon discuss the state of home ownership in Canada and global real estate trends. Commercial spaces and mixed models, the situation with office towers, Canada vs United States, and more! With our guest expert Claude Sirois, Managing Director, Real Assets and Private Equity at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-claude-sirois	Podcasts EVERYTHING about real estate, with expert Claude Sirois May 17, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Claude Sirois Residential, office, commercial and industrial: what is the future for this sector and are there still opportunities? In this first part of two, Ashleay Dollard and Sébastien Mc Mahon explore the world of real estate with our guest expert Claude Sirois, Managing Director, Real Assets and Private Equity at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-marianne-spear	Podcasts Talking money isn't stressful! May 9, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Marianne Spear Why is talking about money stressful? Marianne Spear is hosted by Sébastien Mc Mahon and Ashleay Dollard. She discusses the topic of avoidance and offers solutions within your reach to start a conversation about money. You'll surely come out richer, in every sense of the word!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-maxime-houde	Podcasts Tech stocks: Don't miss the boat! May 2, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Maxime Houde In this episode, we explore what caused tech stocks to deflate in 2022 (slowing revenue growth, rising interest rates, etc.) and more importantly what the future holds for this sector. Many see a significant return to growth coupled with cost control.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Those who never sleep! April 24, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon In this episode, we explore the role of asset allocators. How to digest tons of data and make the best trades possible. Trends, analysis and strategies are on the menu with Sébastien Mc Mahon.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-alexandre-morin	Podcasts Bonds vs. stocks: Who has the biggest piece of the pie? April 18, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Alexandre Morin Every day, they trade an average of $190 million in order to offer clients the best possible return without taking undue risks. Behind the scenes of bond portfolio managers, with Sébastien Mc Mahon and his guest Alexandre Morin, Senior Director, Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income, at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts 2023 Federal and Provincial Budgets: The line not to cross April 11, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon While the Bank of Canada struggles with inflation, governments remain generous and distribute dollars: anti-inflation shield, aid to the least fortunate, tax cuts, etc. Why and what will be the effects on the economy? Sébastien Mc Mahon analyzes the federal budget and those of the Canadian provinces: “The lesson of England in the fall of 2022 remains important and there is a line not to cross!”
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-melissa-maude-kirouac	Podcasts Burnt out on the stock market? April 4, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Mélissa-Maude Kirouac Has the roller-coaster ride of the stock market left you feeling sick? Discover the new trends in savings! Sébastien Mc Mahon talks with Mélissa Maude Kirouac, a savings and retirement product development advisor, about reassuring and profitable investment solutions.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-adil-mahroug	Podcasts Market review: Growth sectors and trends for 2023 March 28, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Adil Mahroug 2022 was a difficult year, marked by rising interest rates and high inflation, and 2023 is shaping up to be a year of uncertainty. Sébastien Mc Mahon and Adil Mahroug offer you their review of the week.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Silicon Valley Bank (SVB): The tip of the iceberg of a major crisis? March 20, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Will the successive flash bankruptcies of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank lead to a reform of the U.S. banking system? Monetary policy, interest rates, business model problems or situation that could spread rapidly—Sébastien Mc Mahon sheds light on the situation!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-jean-rene-adam	Podcasts Investing: manage, make money and succeed March 14, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Jean-René Adam In less than 10 minutes we take a look at the investment process with our guest expert Jean-René Adam, Senior Vice-President and Head of Public Equities and Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the process and get some great tips!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Anticipate the blows (costs!) March 7, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 2023 is still young, but the horizon is not encouraging. Markets upside down, recession, inflation and other surprises. Anticipate the blows (costs!) thanks to our economic review with Sébastien Mc Mahon.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-frederic-lessard	Podcasts Inflation: Major impact on your retirement plan February 28, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Frédéric Lessard Rising inflation can have a major impact on your retirement plan. For some, this will require simple adjustments to the amount they save, but for others, it could mean postponing retirement. Solutions within your reach. Our advice, with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist, and Frédéric Lessard, Regional Vice-President of Sales at iA Financial Group.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-pierre-lafontaine	Podcasts Our secrets for maximizing your investments February 22, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Pierre Lafontaine RRSP or TFSA? Paying your mortgage or investing? Tax refunds: treat yourself or save? Sébastien Mc Mahon and our expert Pierre Lafontaine offer you valuable advice!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Alternative investments, how to access them? February 14, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Sébastien Mc Mahon lifts the veil on alternative investments and how to access them. Do you have a long-term investment horizon? This podcast is for you!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Which one will make you richer: a human or a machine? February 8, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Sébastien Mc Mahon shows us how the world’s major asset managers go about creating portfolios and choosing the stocks that go in them.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-stefanie-leduc	Podcasts A woman in capital market January 31, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Stéfanie Leduc The world of capital markets is mostly made up of men, but women are taking their place. Sébastien Mc Mahon welcomes Stéphanie Leduc, VP, Head of Private Debt at iA Financial Group, to highlight the challenges, advantages and opportunities. Ladies (and gentlemen!), an inspiring podcast to listen to!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-maggie-childe	Podcasts Trends in sustainable investing in 2023 January 24, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Maggie Childe Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is becoming increasingly important to investors. 99% of millennials (aged 26-41) and 79% of the general public say they are somewhat or very interested. Sébastien Mc Mahon talks to Maggie Childe, Vice-President, Head of Sustainable Investing for iA Investment Management. Beyond a trend, investing for tomorrow now means more than ever.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Cryptocurrency or the giant with feet of clay January 19, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Virtually everything in the cryptocurrency ecosystem is collapsing: flash crash, bankruptcy and major loss of market capitalization. Sebastien Mc Mahon notes the damage but reminds us that in every failure there are lessons to be learned.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-marc-gagnon	Podcasts 2023: Opportunities or resilience? January 11, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Marc Gagnon Sébastien Mc Mahon and Marc Gagnon discuss their respective visions for 2023. Where growth and opportunities will come from, the central banks’ next moves and much more!