Money Talks with Michael Campbell

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Neil McIver joins Michael to share why re-balancing your portfolio needs to happen right now - to avoid unnecessary risk in an COVID skewed market and in light of government interventions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Quote of the Week  An absolutely terrible idea's becoming mainstream. The worst - and we're doing nothing about it.  Shocking Stat  Usually the shocking stat illuminates an issue were story. This week it is the story. It's THE most important stat in economics and finance today. Goofy Award The federal cabinet took a lot of heat for not showing up to vote on China's genocide but how about looking in the mirror first before we pile on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the most anti-intellectual attitude in history. Straight out of the dark ages, McCarthyism or totalitarian China. The cost is huge but still we sat back and let it happen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Justin Smith shared some reasons investors might consider adding mortgage funds to their portfolio. Analysis on this new type of asset class, and why it is becoming so popular in this low interest rate environment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Quote of the Week  Not sure if you're up to Gad Saad's recommendation when it comes to assessing specific political policies. Shocking Stat  Sure, we've been moaning about politicians using the pandemic for political gain but don't worry there are some real leaders in Canada and this week's stat talks about one of the best.  Goofy Award One politicians tried to spotlight the financial hardship of those most impacted by the pandemic restrictions but all his colleagues responded with "let them eat cake."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry to shock you but it's not all politics. Our economic and financial future is predicated on ONE single factor no matter what party's in power. And so far we're failing miserably.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Quote of the Week  A leaked internal memo from Germany's Ministry of the Interior on COVID will send chills down your spine.  Shocking Stat  One stat sums up the degree to which central banks manipulate interest rates.  Goofy  Internal government email loves the fact that pandemic related information given to the public is "mostly true." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Quote of the Week  President Biden's wasted no time hammering Canadian workers and our economy.  Shocking Stat of the Week  The scariest stat we've seen that guarantees low economic growth at a time when we can least afford it.  Goofy  The vaccine debacle has the media back on their game. What debacle - there's no problem with the vaccine roll-out.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike's biggest concern regarding your personal finances and what you can do about it - before it's too late.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DH Kim, CEO of Finhaven Private Markets, joins Mike to talk about Canada's very first approved platform for individual investors to buy private company shares AND sell them directly to other investors through the wonders of blockchain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quote of the Week  Alex Usher issues a huge warning about arguably the most important failing of our current political parties.  Shocking Stat  This is a massive red warning light to the mainstream media. The question is - do they care?  Goofy  Workers in the energy industry who are staring at job losses deserve alot more than glib nonsense than they should all get jobs in renewable energy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's president Xi Jinping has stated his goal is Chinese economic, technological and military domination in the next 15 years. Has Canada already surrendered?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ian Paterson of Plurilock Security (TSX:V-PLUR) updates Michael on the implications of the massive SolarWinds hack and what it means for the cybersecurity industry and investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quote of the Week A new reminder of the rise in censorship, which one book publisher says "knows no limits."  Shocking Stat of Week  A "new day" in politics or so the popular narrative goes. So here's the shocking stat from the world of politics - 122.  Goofy Award  The Governor General debacle is just another reminder of how government's run. Hint: It's not for your benefit.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four years after Donald Trump stunned the media by becoming president and received more votes this time - most still aren't asking why.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Paul Gill, CEO of Lomiko Metals joins Michael to update him on the status of the electric vehicle growth in North America, and where his graphite project and Cdn public company  stands to benefit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Quote of the Week Talk show host, Danielle Smith resigned this week. And the reasons are familiar to every commentator.  Goofy Award  Donald Trump might be gone but the BS out of the States continues - only from a different party.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's fascinating how some people are furious when confronted with the facts. Even ones that could be great news for economic growth, jobs and government revenue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Quote of the Week  Bad news for kids - government is embracing the Great Santa Claus Reversal.   Shocking Stat  The message - a heck of a lot of people don't trust government. And that has consequences.  Goofy  Attention peoplekind - this is the latest in the long, winding road of PC speak.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaming it all on Trump is a good way to avoid thinking - and just like our establishment elites, you'll miss the biggest political, financial and economic trend of our time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Oops they did it again...and again. And in the process they're undermining the attempts to stop the spread of Sars-cov-2.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada enters 2021 as an increasingly divided country. Mike has a straightforward suggestion for what we can do personally do to promote a more tolerant, harmonious society but most will ignore it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Those who push for more taxes seem oblivious to the reality of human nature when it comes to the choices we make with our own money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Runner-UP Quote of the Year American political darling, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, reminds us that it wasn't just Donald Trump that plays fast and loose with the truth. Shocking Stat Arguably the most important set of stats for the year that were the basis for some monumental government decisions. The only problem is, they were wrong. Goofy Award Three examples, among many, where enforcing pandemic restrictions are way over the top. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meaningful discussion of the best options to address our climate goals continues to be buried in an avalanche of virtue signaling. Where is the analysis? Where is the reasoned debate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ryan King of Calibre Mining joins Michael to make the case for investing in specific gold stocks, both from a timing perspective and from a best-returns perspective. A must-hear for precious metals investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Quote of the Week One university professor takes dead aim at his politically correct, kowtowing university administration...and he doesn't pull any punches. Shocking Stat So how much does it cost to save a job during the pandemic? This stat would shock John Maynard Keynes...even Karl Marx. Goofy Award Major media outlets said the stories about Hunter Biden's highly questionable dealings with China, Ukraine and Russia were bogus. Maybe not - Hunter himself now admits he's under investigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you think that pandemic aid should be directed at the people and businesses who've been impacted the most then you'll agree with the latest choice for Worst Pandemic Financial/Economic policy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Because the music shows no signs of stopping. Neil McIver joins Michael to explain why monetary stimulus supercedes all other factors - and its not ending anytime soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shocking Stat The government said the pandemic relief measures were to help individuals and businesses to get through the pandemic but the fact is that $7 was borrowed and sent out for every $1 of lost income. Goofy Award The hypocrisy of so many elected politicians who say one thing and do another is astounding.  Obviously restrictions and guidelines are for the little people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's something very wrong when the reaction to the massive federal deficit would be the same whether it was $250 billion, 382 billion or $550 billion. To say we are not serious about the financial danger is an understatement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.