Did you know you could pay your rent with a credit card and earn points/rewards every month? In this episode of the Miss Findependent Podcast, Nika is joined by Liza Akhvledziani, co-founder of Chexy a platform designed to help tenants pay rent online while earning rewards and building credit.  Liza holds a Bachelor of International Economics degree from the University of British Columbia and is a CFA charterholder. She started her career in investment banking, specifically in M&A at...

In this episode of the Miss Findependent Podcast, join me as I reflect on the challenges and triumphs of the past year, marked by the loss of my grandfather. From Dima's powerful journey, we delve into essential financial lessons, navigating the intricate process of managing finances after a loved one's passing, and uncovering the keys to generational wealth. My grandfather was my financial guru. He was the first person who taught me to invest and I take some time to share how his life has...

Learn how the UHNW (ultra-high-net-worth) individuals invest into different asset classes with Andrew Sarna, VP of Investments at Forthlane Partners. You can follow his work through his daily note here: https://offthecharts.substack.com/ Andrew has spent the last 5 years building out the Forthlane investment platform. He has experience across asset classes and building Canadian Pension Plan style portfolios for UHNW clients. He has led multiple investments including Private Equity...

TFSA… RRSP… There are already so many acronyms for Canadian investing accounts, but here comes one more, the FHSA. In this episode I explain everything you need to know about the new First Home Savings Account and how you can work towards your goal of owning real estate.  Here’s more of what I get into:  1:20 - Life Update - Bachelorette Outfit Hacks 9:27 - What is the FHSA? 13:42 - FHSA vs. TFSA vs. RRSP 18:40 - Contribution Limits 20:53 - What Can I Invest in? ✩ CONNECT WITH ME:...

In this episode, I'll take you through my decision-making timeline and where I currently stand in the destination wedding planning process. I go into costs in detail, and sharing insights into where I found opportunities to be budget-conscious while still making the most impact. Planning a destination wedding has been an exciting yet overwhelming experience. From choosing the location to finalizing vendors, there have been a lot of decisions to make along the way. I've learned that it's...

This episode honours and celebrate some of the amazing, trailblazing women that have come before us, and radically transformed life as we know it.  The purpose is to highlight how far we've come as a society, and how much we've moved the needle over centuries... but there's still much work to be done.  After all, it wasn't until the mid 1950's that single women in Canada were able to open bank accounts, and we stopped viewing women as dependants of their husbands or fathers.  In this episode,...

Ever looked into the American Express (Amex) Card offerings and become overwhelmed? In this episode I answer a question sent in by one of my listeners on which Amex card is best.  Here are the cards I review:  American Express Platinum Card American Express Business Platinum Card American Express Cobalt Card American Express Green Card American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card Get 100,000 MR Points By Signing Up Through My Referral ✩ CONNECT WITH ME:...

In this episode, I sit down with lawyer and educator Jessica Wu to discuss prenuptial agreements (prenups). We explore common misconceptions about prenups and their purpose, as well as their potential benefits and drawbacks. Jessica provides insight into the legal considerations of drafting a prenup, including the importance of transparency and communication between partners. We also discuss how prenups can be used as a tool for financial planning and protection in the event of divorce....

Thinking about how much you need to invest monthly in order to retire before 65? In this mini-episode I help Inessa (33 year old marketing analytics analyst making $88K/year) build a million dollar retirement plan even though she only started investing 3 years ago.  Compound Interest Calculator ✩ CONNECT WITH ME: ✩ Instagram: @missfindependent TikTok: @nikafarb Learn more at missfindependent.com For contact or business inquiries: [email protected]

Season 5 of the Miss Findependent Podcast starts off with me explaining my plan to live a ‘non-traditional life’ and become work optional by 40. I walk you through how to set long term financial goals, and give you a blueprint for how you can also plan to live off your investments, at whatever age you decide. This season is going to be packed with content. New full episodes will still be released every Wednesday, and an AMA (ask me anything) mini-episode is launching every Monday as...

We’ve all seen the headlines, FTX and Samuel Bankman-Fried have been under serious water. Curious to know how the massive crypto empire was built, and why it collapsed? This story is as wild as it gets.

There’s so many different credit card offerings, how do you choose? From travel cards, to rewards programs, to cash back, and business cards… in this episode I explain all the benefits of each and help you decide which one is best for you.

To rent or to buy, the age old question. In this episode I break down limiting beliefs on real estate and provide situations where renting makes more financial sense than buying. I teach you to build a toolkit to make this assessment in different markets.

Viler is the founder and CEO of SingleKey, which helps landlords find the right tenants and manages the risks that come with renting. In this episode we dive into landlord and tenant rights, what’s going on in the rental market, and how to protect yourself in either position.

Alyssa Atkins tells the story of how she was called to build Lilia, the most enjoyable egg freezing experience in the world, and how fertility preservation can buy you the FREEDOM and TIME to do more of what you want. If you’re curious about how egg or embryo freezing works, the costs, and risks, this episode is for you.

Learn how to become impeccable at communication. You’ll learn to build deeper bonds with the people you communicate with, understand the 4 different types of people you’ll meet, and how your body language can impact your message.

If you’re old enough to know you should be using SPF daily, you’re old enough to start building a financial routine. Here’s a fool-proof, super easy way you can approach your finances on a monthly basis. Are you ready for your financial glow up?

This episode is meant to educate and make you aware of the most common types of investment scams we see today.

In this episode I break down what robo-advisors are, how they came to be, and how they work. I break down the benefits of using one vs. making investment decisions yourself and compare the top 4 robo-advisors in Canada.

I connected with The KarWells - short term rental investors, hosts, designers & lifelong best friends who got into the Short Term Rental space in 2019. They have had to navigate through the pandemic & being new hosts and decided to bring those experiences to the social media space to help others avoid some costly mistakes.

I dive into my entrepreneurial journey and explain how I learned to take massive risks and give you actionable tips that you can apply to your career, investing and business.

In this episode I break down how to ‘recession proof’ your finances, and actionable ways to take care of your investments, savings and income during this time.

In this episode I chat with my good friend Vahid about how he built his career in tech sales and how someone can break into this industry.

In this shorter episode I chat with Mike Sieben about how he became a 7-figure Amazon FBA Wholesale seller and what selling on Amazon is like for Canadians.