Most investors focus on what they invest in and ignore where they hold it. That mistake can quietly cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over time.

In this episode, Tré Bynoe, CFP, CIM, explains investment location—how placing the right assets in the right accounts can matter more than fund selection or provider choice once your finances get complex. This is especially relevant for incorporated professionals and high earners using non-registered accounts.

You’ll hear a real-world example showing how two identical portfolios can produce very different after-tax outcomes—purely based on structure.

You’ll learn:

• What investment location actually means (and why it’s often confused with allocation)
• When asset location starts to matter
• How taxes quietly erode returns in poorly structured portfolios
• Why after-tax returns are the only returns that count
• Who should care about this and who can safely ignore it (for now)

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If cash flow still feels confusing, this episode fills in the gaps. Tré Bynoe, CFP, CIM, walks through his real-life cash flow system from January to December—account by account, decision by decision.

This is a practical breakdown of how to separate spending from income, handle irregular pay, and avoid constant budgeting without losing control. It’s designed for people who want structure without spreadsheets taking over their lives. (Although there's nothing wrong with spreadsheets!)

You’ll learn:

• How to set up core accounts and what each one is for
• Why annual costs matter more than monthly guessing
• How groceries, eating out, and spending money actually work
• What to do with bonuses, raises, and uneven income
• How this system makes saving automatic and stress lower

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Not all investing is created equal. In this episode, Tré Bynoe, CFP, CIM, unpacks the three core investment approaches—indexing, factor investing, and alpha strategies—and how to know which one fits you.

Whether you're DIY or working with an advisor, understanding the difference can mean the difference between steady growth and unnecessary risk.

You’ll learn:

• What an index fund really is
• How factor investing aims for better-than-market returns
• Why most alpha strategies underperform over time
• How to benchmark your portfolio the right way
• Which strategy Tré actually uses and why

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Should you pay yourself a salary or dividends from your corporation? If you’re a Canadian business owner, this decision shapes your long-term wealth. In this episode, Tré Bynoe, CFP, CIM, breaks down why it’s not a binary choice and what most professionals and incorporated entrepreneurs get wrong.

You’ll learn the real tax impact of each strategy, why RRSP room and CPP contributions matter, and how your spending habits, investment style, and future goals play a role.

You’ll learn:

• Why the best strategy is usually a mix—not one or the other
• How CPP and RRSP room shift the math on salary vs dividends
• The importance of mastering personal cash flow first
• What accountants often miss (and planners catch)
• When complexity just isn’t worth it—and how to simplify

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In this special off-script episode, Sierra flips the mic and asks Tré Bynoe, CFP, CIM, some personal and thought-provoking questions—from career paths not taken to his philosophy on helping people who actually want to be helped.

This is the human side of financial planning, where mindset, motivation, and money collide.

You’ll learn:

• The financial myth Tré really can’t stand
• What he’d do if he weren’t a financial planner
• The truth about who he’ll help (and who he won’t)
• The personal reason behind his early retirement planning
• Why separating income from expenses changes everything
• How social media affects contentment and financial decisions

If you’ve ever wondered what drives a financial planner (or just want to hear real talk about who Tré is), this one’s for you.

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Notional accounts may sound like accountant-speak, but they’re critical if you're investing through a corporation. In this episode, Tré Bynoe CFP CIM breaks down what these invisible accounts are, how they work, and why ignoring them could quietly cost you thousands in tax.

If you don’t know the difference between a CDA and an RDTOH—or worse, you’re holding GICs inside your corporation—this episode is required listening.

You’ll learn:

• What a notional account is (and why it isn’t a real account)
• The difference between CDA, eligible, and non-eligible refund tax accounts
• Why interest income in corporations is heavily penalized
• How dividend payouts trigger tax refunds
• What happens if you don’t manage these accounts proactively
• Why clearing your RDTOH balance matters more than you think

This is essential for business owners investing through a corporation.

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What do you actually earn from the stock market? If you think it's all "interest," think again.

In this episode, Tré Bynoe, CFP, CIM, breaks down the three types of investment income in Canada—dividends, capital gains, and other income—and explains how each one is taxed. This isn’t just technical terminology, but essential knowledge for anyone investing outside registered accounts or running a corporation. Understanding these differences can help you keep more of your money and avoid costly tax mistakes.

You’ll learn:

• Why not all investment income is treated equally
• How dividends work and why they’re tax-advantaged
• What counts as a capital gain and when it’s triggered
• Why interest income is often the least tax-efficient
• How corporate structure affects tax treatment
• The hidden power of asset location and after-tax returns

If you’re a professional, business owner, or serious DIY investor, this episode is for you.

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This episode is different. It's a reading of a children’s story called The Four Money Bears, recorded for our daughter, Ariyah.

It’s about spending, saving, investing, and giving — but more than that, it’s about balance, care, and intention, and a reminder that how we use money should help us take care of ourselves and each other.

However someone finds this episode, I hope it reminds you to tell the people you love how important they are, because we're only human and nothing is guaranteed.

Love you baby girl.

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