Financially Speaking

Housing is the hot topic right now. Not just in the world of finance but for everyone – homeowners, homebuyers, renters, and investors. Kathy takes a look at mortgages, the new mortgage laws in Canada, and the housing market.

Wondering what you should be doing with your money at your age? Money management is a vital life skill for all ages. Whether you’re Gen X, Y, Z or a Baby Boomer Kathy Cook Noble talks the best money management strategies for a lifetime.

Don’t be so busy building an empire you forget to protect it. Building your financial portfolio has taken time and effort. Protecting your assets is a vital step in your financial plan. Tune in as Kathy discusses ways to protect your financial future.

This week on Financially Speaking Kathy chats with Brent “Besh” Beshara about creating a new life focus. Besh is retired Canadian Special Forces, designer of the Besh Wedge knife, a motivational speaker, a Whim Hof Ambassador, and creator of Body, Breath, Brain workshops. Besh talks with Kathy about living a life truly worth living. I am a…

On the next episode of Financially Speaking Kathy speaks with University of Western Ontario student and young investor, Ashlee Quinn-Hogan. Ashlee is a firm believer in investing young and educating oneself in the world of finance. The two discuss the value of creating an investment portfolio early in life and the excitement one experiences watching one’s…

Kathy interviews first-time homeowners, Tori Noble and Carl Nogradi, on the ins-and-outs of buying your first home – getting approved for a mortgage; working with a realtor; house-hunting; and winning the bid in a seller’s market. A game of beach volleyball in Tecumseh and some mutual friends brought Carl Nogradi and Tori Noble together, and now,…

Next time on Financially Speaking Kathy talks with Dylan Taylor, owner of Chef Bondi’s Pizzeria in St. Thomas, Ontario. The young entrepreneur worked at Chef Bondi’s during high school before he was able to purchase the business when he was just 19. Dylan and Kathy discuss the process of becoming a business owner before the age of 20…

Kathy sits down with Karen Cook, owner of KC Training Plus, Registered Practical Nurse, and Red Cross certified First Aid instructor. Kathy and Karen talk about the necessity for all workplaces to be compliant with Ministry of Labour, Occupational Health & Safety, and WSIB requirements. Karen discusses new Covid Ministry of Labour compliance and how important…

Kathy talks with Becky Bryce, florist, and owner of St. Thomas Forest of Flowers about owning and operating a franchise business. Becky has over 30 years’ experience in the floral industry. An ambitious entrepreneur, Becky successfully invested in rental proprieties for a time, but her passion for flowers brought her back to the floral industry prompting…

Kathy chats with Newfoudlnad-based artist, Kelli-Ann Pye-Beshara about life as a professional artist. Kelli-Ann shares insight for future artists and those wishing to begin a career in art. Keli-Ann Pye-Beshara is a professional visual artist in Holyrood, Newfoundland, known for her colourful stories and vibrant whimsical visions of architecture and landscapes. Her fun personality, ‘twisted’ style, and unique…