In the News

Jim has become a leading authority on money, retirement, investing and personal finance. He continues to be a great resource for the media as he is timely, not afraid to share his perspective.

Here are some of Jim's moments in the news

Brighter Life.ca April 18, 2012 - Twelve key documents you need to gather
Alberta Primetime April 9, 2012 - Gasoline prices, tax refunds and bond valuations
Alberta Primetime March 19, 2012 - oil prices, real estate markets, and getting help from advisors
Alberta Primetime March 12, 2012 - Banking online, interest rates, investing vs speculation
Financial Post March 8, 2012 - Columnist Jason Health praises Jim and other financial columnists for their financial education
Globel and Mail February 28, 2012 - Columnist Paul Brent shares Jim's thoughts on TFSA or RRSP
Rob Carrick's Globe and Mail Reader February 22, 2012 - Rob includes my article on the CPP BREAKEVEN POINTS
Rob Carrick's Globe and Mail Reader February 21, 2012 - Rob includes my article on Fees charged by the investment industry
Alberta Primetime February 13, 2012 - RRSP and Budget time
CBC Radio February 1, 2012 - What you need to know about the new CPP changes that came in to effect for 2012
Toronto Star February 1, 2012 - Why raising OAS to 67 doesn't make sense. Ellen Roseman shares Jim's thoughts on making changes to OAS
Alberta Primetime on Access TV January 30, 2012 - the monday night money panel discusses changes to CPP and OAS
Alberta Primetime on Access TV January 23, 2012 - the monday night money panel discusses lucrative MP pensions and why Canadians do not understand RRSPs
CBC News January 19, 2012 - 6 ways to help your RRSPs through volitile markets
BrighterLife.ca January 12, 2012 - I was interviewed for this article on Four ways to lessen your debt load
Alberta Primetime on Access TV January 2, 2012 - the monday night money panel discusses financial resolutions
Alberta Primetime on Access TV Monday December 19th - the monday night money panel discusses boycotts, high investment fees and big executive bonuses
Globe and Mail - Rob Carrick's Personal Reader November 28, 2011 - Rob features my Online Guide to Working with Financial Advisors
Toronto Star's Moneyville Novebmer 21, 2011 - Ellen Roseman shares Jim's candid thoughts on the new Pooled Registered Pension Plans
Alberta Primetime on Access TV Monday November 21, 2011 - the monday night money panel discusses Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPP)
Sun Life's Brighter Life October 31, 2011 - 5 Financial frights and what to do about them
CA Magazine October 2011 issue - Jim talks about financial education and financial literacy in Canada
CTV News Monday Aug 29th - A New study says Canadians are naive about debt
Alberta Primetime on Access TV Monday Aug 15th - Reverse Mortgages
Alberta Primetime on Access TV Monday Aug 8th - Market Volatility and the US Debt ceiling
Alberta Primetime on Access TV Monday July 18th - Gas, gold and oil
Edmonton Journal July 15th, 2011 - Ray Turchansky talks to my co-author Marvin Toy about Estate Planning
Alberta Primetime on Access TV Monday July 4th - Real Estate Prices and Political Funding
Globe and Mail May 11, 2011 - Meet Canada's Best Financial Bloggers - YES I AM ONE OF THEM!
Globe and Mail May 2, 2011 - Jim's blog RETIRE HAPPY BLOG is nominated as one of Canada's Best Personal Finance Blogs.
Alberta Primetime March 14 - A recent study suggests Canadians are lacking in tax knowledge
MSN Money February 19th - How Workplace Pension Advice Can Save You Money by Gordon Powers
Alberta Primetime on Access TV Monday February 28th - If I had a million dollars, would I have enough for retirement?
Globe and Mail - Slow and Steady Requires that you watch the race February 22 - Joan Ramsay interviews Jim on Buy and hold, passive vs active investing and just a bunch of other investing stuff.
Globe and Mail - Rob Carrick's Personal Reader February 15 2011 - Rob features my 2011 RRSP Online Guide in his best of the web
Globe and Mail - Let's talk Investing Video with Rob Carrick February 14, 2011 - Jim talks to Rob Carrick about Debt in retirement
Globe and Mail - Let's talk Investing Video with Rob Carrick February 9, 2011 - Jim talks to Rob Carrick about Reverse Mortgages
Globe and Mail - Let's talk Invesitng Video with Rob Carrick February 7, 2011 - Jim talks to Rob Carrick about Retirement Pornography
50 plus.com February 1, 2011 - Handling the unexpected on a fixed income
50 plus.com Protecting your nest egg against another market downturn January 26, 2011
Moneyville.ca and the Toronto Star Tuesday January 25, 2011 - Jim is interviewed for the article Challenging 5 Accepted Truths about RRSPs
Alberta Primetime on Access TV (Channel 9) Monday December 6th, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Jim is part of a panel talking about economics in Alberta and the boom in emerging markets - to see the video, click here
Canadian Business Online December 3, 2010 - Larry MacDonald included my comments on the Ins and Outs of RESPs
University of Alberta Alumni October 4, 2010 - Jim, an alumni of the University of Alberta, was featured in the monthly e-trail
Canadian Business Online September 29, 2010 - Larry MacDonald reviews my book 10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Retirement.
Alberta Primetime on Access TV (Channel 9) Monday September 20th, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Jim is part of a panel talking about syrocketing gold prices and mutual fund fees in Canada - to see the video, click here
Globe and Mail and CTV News Jim was interviewed by Cigdem Iltan on RESPs with a focus on how to get the money out of RESPs.
Alberta Primetime on Access TV (Channel 9) Monday August 23rd, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Jim is part of a panel talking about new credit card measuers in Canada - to see the video, click here
Globe and Mail August 21, 2010 - Larry MacDonald interviews Jim about his investment philosophies and how he manages his own portfolio.
Alberta Primetime on Access TV (Channel 9) Monday Jul 26th, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Jim is part of a panel talking about the economy and low savings rates in Canada - to see the video, click here
Alberta Primetime on Access TV (Channel 9) Monday Jul 19th, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Jim is part of a panel that talks about Canada's place in the Global economy - to see the video, click here
Canadian Business Online June 2, 2010 - Larry MacDonald interviews Jim about GICs and how to get more interest on your cash.
Forever Young News - May edition Jim writes about GICs and comments on some statements made by David Trahair, author of Enough Bull. Alberta Primetime on Access TV (Channel 9) Monday April 26th, 2010 @ 7:00pm - to see the video, click here CTV News at noon Monday April 12th, 2010 - Jim talks to CTV about Legacies and his program My Legacy Organizer.
Omni TV (Channel 11) March 30, 2010 - Jim was featured on the 5:00pm news talking about financial planning and investing for immigrants. He talked about saving, buying a house and investing too conservatively.
Edmonton Journal March 20, 2010 - Working Section - Interview on Financial Education in the Workplace SHAW TV (Channel 10) March 13 to 15th - tune in and watch Jim talk to Angelika about Financial Education in the Workplace
CanadianFinanceBlog.com March 11, 2010 - I was a guest blogger on this very popular Canadian Personal Finance Blog site talking about financial literacy in Canada. The government needs to hear your opinons Edmonton Journal March 5, 2010 - Jim talks about reverse mortgages
CBC Your Interview Jim helps CBC's viewers with their questions on money and retirement - Feb 2010 - RRSP and savings advice - Jan 2009 - Finance Tips for the New Year
BCLocalnews.com - Feb 2010 - Jim talks about Tax Free Savings accounts versus RRSPs
Globe and Mail - Dec 2009 - Jim talks about RESPs and how he invests RESPs for his kids
Today's parent Magazine Feb 2010 - Jim offers some advice on a great debate - RRSP vs paying down mortgage