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How We Cut Our Phone and Internet Bills in Half (Ep 118)

Tired of your Canadian phone and internet bill quietly climbing every year? In this episode, Sherry shares the full story of how she cut her Rogers internet and cell phone costs almost in half, by switching internet providers and negotiating her cell phone plans down in the same call she made to disconnect. We get into why calling the cancellation department is your most powerful move, how to use a competing offer to your advantage even if you'd rather not switch, and what new Canadian regulations mean for cell phone customers. If you've been meaning to deal with your bills but keep putting it off, this episode gives you both the strategy and the push to actually do it.

AITA: Should My Parents Control My Bank Account as an Adult? (Ep 113)

Living at home as an adult while your mom forces you to log into your bank account and lectures you about transactions. AITA for wanting financial privacy? Sherry and Val share their thoughts and explore the nuances of the situation.

Mom's probably coming from a place of concern, but the approach creates shame and resentment instead of trust. Learn how to set firm financial boundaries while living at home, have the conversation from a calm place instead of yelling, understand what's driving mom's behaviour, and shift from berating to support.

Co-Host Confessions of Two Financial Professionals (Ep 56)

In this episode of Mind and Money, hosts Sherry and Val get personal with their financial confessions, sharing their challenges with impulsive buying and justifying purchases as "rewards." They reflect on how past financial decisions shaped their current money mindset and dig into how self-awareness can improve spending habits. For anyone with ADHD, this episode is packed with relatable moments, practical insights, and gentle encouragement to rethink your relationship with money.