In this episode, we start by talking about Berkshire Hathaway's record cash holdings which have now reached 277B.  Simon then goes over the mechanics of RRIFs and LIFs, offering a detailed breakdown of how these retirement income funds work. He also shares learnings following the conversion of his parent’s investments to RIFs and LIFs. We also revisit a Canadian small-cap company, MDA, which Braden had previously flagged as one to watch and why it's still on his radar.  Finally, we'll discuss Bitcoin’s recent volatility, examining how the unwinding of the Yen Carry Trade has impacted the market..   Tickers of Stocks & ETF discussed: GM, F, SPOT, DIS, BMW, VOW, PARA, WBD, RY.TO, TD.TO Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Finchat.io for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.