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

CBC News

CBC News

Globe and Mail

Moneyville (by the Toronto Star)

Moneyville
Financial Post

Brighter Life.ca

Alberta Primetime

Alberta Primetime

Alberta Primetime

Financial Post

Globel and Mail

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

Toronto Star

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
Money Coaches Canada

CBC News

BrighterLife.ca

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

Toronto Star’s Moneyville

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

CA Magazine

CTV News

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

Edmonton Journal

Alberta Primetime on Access TV

Globe and Mail

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

MSN Money

  • February 19th – How Workplace Pension Advice Can Save You Money by Gordon Powers
Alberta Primetime on Access TV

Globe and Mail – Slow and Steady Requires that you watch the race

Globe and Mail – Rob Carrick’s Personal Reader

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

50 plus.com

Moneyville.ca and the Toronto Star

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 OnlineDecember 3, 2010 – Larry MacDonald included my comments on the Ins and Outs of RESPs
University of Alberta AlumniOctober 4, 2010 – Jim, an alumni of the University of Alberta, was featured in the monthly e-trail
Canadian Business OnlineSeptember 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

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
MapleMoney.com

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
BCLocalnews.com
  • – Feb 2010 – Jim talks about Tax Free Savings accounts versus RRSPs
Globe and Mail
Today’s parent Magazine
  • Feb 2010 – Jim offers some advice on a great debate – RRSP vs paying down mortgage


Press Releases

May 5, 2010 – On Mother’s Day This Year, Give A Legacy, Not A Present. – view PDF

March 1, 2010 – Going to Work to learn about money – New program boosts productivity -view PDF