The Beavis Wealth Podcast
We help Canadians learn how to invest in the stock market the right way. In particular, we focus here on long-term investing! Investing is a tool that everyone should be taking advantage of. We have so many valuable years ahead of us to let our investments compound, even by saving small amounts we can generate hundreds of thousands/millions of dollars for retirement. It's the ones that take action today that will be rewarded years down the road. Hosted by the father-son duo of Brandon & Marc Beavis. Enjoy the podcast at the office, on the road, or in your downtime...
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Everything You Need to Know About Snowbird Retirement
<p>Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bt4aZw3x28I</p> <p>Episode 12 of Second Act explores the Canadian dream of a snow bird lifestyle, spending winters in warm weather destinations and summers at home.</p> <p>We cover the practical realities, costs, and considerations for making this a reality, helping you with your retirement planning.</p> <p>Thank you to Harvest ETFs for supporting this important series: Learn More by visiting these links:<br>Harvest Portfolios: https://harvestportfolios.com/<br>Harvest Travel & Leisure Index ETF: https://harvestportfolios.com/etf/trvl/<br>Harvest Travel & Leisure Income ETF: https://harvestportfolios.co...
Rigged From the Start: The Truth About Prediction Markets
<p>🤗 Join over 550,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis</p> <p> </p> <p>Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vKwQNZlO98s</p> <p>In this episode, I look at how prediction markets work, and why comparing them to sports betting misses the point. From insider trading to manipulation and public trust, the risks aren’t theoretical—they’re structural.</p> <p>Also in this episode:</p> <p>🧠 I explore how thin trading volumes allow small actors to shift prices, and influence perception, without a huge investment.<br>🎯 I break down how some traders can influence real-w...
Doing These Things Before December 31 Could Save You Thousands
<p>🤗 Join over 550,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis</p> <p>Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j2Fl2_LJP_g</p> <p>In Episode 11 of our retirement series, "Second Act", I walk through a year-end checklist for retirees, covering income decisions, RRIF/TFSA rules, charitable giving, estate updates, and portfolio tune-ups to ensure a smoother and more tax-efficient retirement.</p> <p>Also in this episode:</p> <p>🧾 Reflecting on the year helps uncover spending surprises and potential plan adjustments.<br>📉 RRSP and RRIF timing can make a big difference in tax efficiency.<br>🎁 Charitab...
Is the Canadian Rental Crisis Finally Over? (Reality Check)
<p>🤗 Join over 550,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis</p> <p> Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kN_y2GVGOc8</p> <p>Is the "up-only" era of Canadian rent finally over? For the first time in the post-pandemic cycle, we are seeing asking rents hit negative territory. But the national average hides a much more complex story.</p> <p>In this video, I break down the latest Canadian Rental Report from Rentals.ca. I look at why prices in major hubs like Toronto and Vancouver are finally cooling off, while cities like Edmonton are seei...
What the Services PMI Is Predicting About the Economy
<p>Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rTuIIrp5h4M</p> <p>In this episode, I look at the November Services PMI report and explain why a sharp drop in New Orders—despite overall growth—sends a mixed message about the economy’s true momentum.</p> <p>Also in this episode:</p> <p>📉 Business activity is up, but hiring remains cautious, showing a disconnect in confidence.<br>📦 Inventories rise and supplier deliveries slow, suggesting firms are prepping for demand.<br>⏳ Backlogs spike 8.3 points, hinting at capacity constraints or a demand mismatch.<br>🔥 Prices remain high across most industries, despite a slight pullback fro...
The Economic Indicator That Knows Before the Crash
<p>🤗 Join over 500,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis</p> <p>In this episode, I look at the ISM Manufacturing PMI. This is a powerful but underappreciated economic signal. With nine straight months of contraction and broad sector weakness, this report reveals early signs of a broader slowdown you can't afford to ignore.</p> <p>Also in this episode:</p> <p>📉 New Orders fall again, showing businesses are bracing for weaker demand in early 2026.<br>👷♂️ Hiring freezes persist across manufacturing, with 67% of firms managing headcounts down.<br>📦 Backlogs keep dropping, stripping away the buffer that sustaine...
Get This Wrong, and Your Retirement Could Unravel
<p>🤗 Join over 500,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis</p> <p>In this episode of our Second Act series, I look at how your relationship with investment risk changes once you retire. I explain key risks like sequence-of-returns, inflation, and longevity, and how smart risk management can help you protect your income, sleep better, and make your money last throughout retirement.</p> <p>Thank you to Harvest ETFs for their support for this series. Learn more about how Harvest can help you invest in your retirement.<br>https://harvestportfolios.com/<br>Harvest Low Volat...
CPI Inflation Report: Headline Up, Core Down (What it Tells Us)
<p>🤗 Join over 500,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis</p> <p>In this episode, I look at Canada's latest inflation numbers. While the headline rate has dropped, core inflation tells a different story. I break down where prices are cooling—and where they’re still stubbornly high.</p> <p>Also in this episode:<br>📈 U.S. unemployment ticks up despite job growth—what the data really says about the labor market.<br>🚫 A government shutdown delays key job reports, complicating the Fed’s next move.<br>📉 Canada's core inflation metrics reveal a slower path toward the 2% goa...
The 2025 Budget: Here’s What I Think Investors Should Focus On
<p>🤗 Join over 500,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis</p> <p>In this episode, I look at Ottawa’s move toward open banking and stablecoin regulation. These changes could modernize Canada’s conservative financial system, improve investor access, and legitimize digital assets with clearer oversight.</p> <p>Also in this episode:<br>📉 Federal pension reform could shift capital allocation and impact long-term market trends.<br>🏦 Easing rules for smaller banks and banning transfer fees could boost financial competition.<br>💼 Capital gains rollover and higher exemptions benefit founders and private investors.<br>🔍 New anti-avoidance rules close corporate...
The Housing Bubble No One's Talking About
<p>🤗 Join over 500,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.onelink.me/SOfu/brandonbeavis In this episode, I look at Canada's slow-motion housing collapse. After nearly two decades of growth, home prices are down 20–30%, with no rebound in sight. As millions rely on real estate for retirement, the correction is exposing just how fragile that plan really is, and why diversification matters now more than ever. Also in this episode: 🧑💼 America’s booming economy masks a deeper divide, where the top 10% keep spending, and everyone else is falling behind. 💳 Consumer habits reveal a stark split: luxury thrives while value brands suffer...
