In this special FinCon edition of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni is joined by a very familiar guest — her dad, Bode the Finance Dad for a heartfelt and practical conversation about raising kids who truly understand money.

Recorded live at the Adobe Podcast booth in Portland, this short but powerful episode breaks down the early habits, lessons, and mindsets that shape a child’s financial future. Bode shares how he went from not understanding money to becoming financially savvy through self-education and how he passed that financial literacy down to his daughters starting as early as age two.

Together, they dive into:

• Why financial literacy should start early

• Practical ways to teach kids about needs vs wants

• How to use allowance, real cash, and everyday moments as teaching tools

• The MKM Formula (Make, Keep, Multiply) and why it’s the key to generational wealth

• How parents can model healthy money habits without burdening their kids

Whether you’re a parent, future parent, or someone healing from childhood money lessons, this episode offers simple, relatable, and actionable insights you can start using today.

Tune in to learn how to raise financially confident kids and make sure you don’t go broke trying.

Connect With Bode, the Finance Dad:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bode.thefinancedad/?hl=en

Resources Mentioned: 17 to Millionaire by Douglas Price

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If you've ever set New Year’s financial resolutions that fade by March, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Reni breaks down the money truths you need to hear even if they sting a little. From understanding your real numbers to aligning spending with priorities, building systems over relying on fleeting motivation, and embracing the “boring steps” that lead to financial freedom, Reni lays it all out.

This episode is a reset, helping you start 2026 with clarity, structure, and practical strategies that actually work. Whether you want to save more, invest consistently, or simply feel less stressed about money, this episode makes taking action approachable and realistic.

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This is Part Two of Efe’s powerful story on Don’t Go Broke Trying. If you haven’t listened to Part One yet, we recommend starting there before coming back to this episode for the full picture.

In this episode, Reni continues her honest conversation with Efe about her IVF journey. Efe opens up about the pain of miscarriage, the support of her husband, and how her faith and finances carried her through.

She also shares how IVF changed the way she thinks about money, why choosing the right partner is so important, and the advice she has for families who may be considering IVF.

This episode is full of real lessons about money, love, faith and resilience.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How Efe found resilience and strength through faith during her most painful moments

• Why the right partner can make all the difference in the IVF journey

• The ongoing physical and emotional toll IVF takes, even after birth

• Practical steps to prepare financially for IVF without going broke

• Why motherhood is more than just giving birth

• Efe’s advice for families considering IVF

Whether you’re preparing for IVF yourself or supporting someone on that journey, this episode is a heartfelt reminder of the courage, faith, and that with the right support, planning, and mindset, you can hold onto your dream of family without losing financial stability.

Connect With Efe:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/efefruci?igsh=MTRkZmZsMnBmZzExNw==

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efefruci

• Efe’s website: https://www.efefruci.com/

Resources Mentioned:

Efe’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5L8BiR718s

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In this episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni sits down with Efe, who shares her five-year journey through IVF from the emotional rollercoaster to the heavy financial realities that come with trying to conceive this way.

This is Part 1 of Efe’s story, where she opens up about the physical, emotional, and financial toll of IVF while breaking down the hidden costs that most people never talk about.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What government funding and insurance actually cover and what they don’t

• The emotional and physical toll of IVF treatments

• The step-by-step IVF process explained in simple terms

• The hidden costs of IVF beyond treatment

• The true financial costs of IVF in Canada

• Smart financial strategies for the journey through IVF

Whether you’re planning for IVF or just want to understand the realities behind the headlines, this episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience and preparation required to grow a family, without going broke trying.

Stay tuned for Part 2, releasing next week, where Efe dives even deeper into her journey and the lessons she learned along the way.

Connect With Efe:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/efefruci?igsh=MTRkZmZsMnBmZzExNw==

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efefruci

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In this episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni is back with another round of Coinfessions. From a wife wanting to retire from lottery winnings, to a boyfriend with poor financial habits, to a parent demanding a cut of their child’s inheritance, Reni shares her honest thoughts on what’s smart, what’s risky, and what she’d do differently.

She also unpacks the tricky topic of money in families and relationships, like setting financial boundaries, protecting yourself from a partner’s money mistakes, and knowing when it’s time to walk away.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to deal with a partner who isn’t financially responsible

• Why setting money boundaries is a form of self-protection

• The dangers of ignoring money red flags in relationships

• When it’s okay to say no to family financial demands

• Reni’s honest take on balancing love, loyalty, and money

Whether you’re married, dating, or navigating money with family, this episode will give you practical insights to handle financial conflicts with confidence and clarity.

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If you've ever wondered how to build wealth as a Muslim without compromising your values, this episode is your perfect starting point.

In this insightful conversation, Reni sits down with Shakira, a halal investing advocate, who breaks down the fundamentals of faith-conscious investing. From screening stocks and ETFs to navigating crypto, mortgages, and real estate, she explains what’s halal, what’s not, and how to confidently take control of your financial future. She also outlines the exact steps a new Muslim investor should take from opening a brokerage account and funding a TFSA, to choosing halal ETFs, purifying dividends, and monitoring compliance quarterly.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What halal investing really means and how it works

• Tools and platforms to screen halal investments

• How to start building your investment portfolio the halal way

• What “halal” and “haram” mean in the context of money and investing

• The best apps to check if an investment is halal

• How to transition out of non-halal investments (without panic or guilt)
  

Whether you're just starting out or seeking a values-aligned way to grow your money, this episode is packed with clarity, practical steps, and thoughtful insights.

Resources Mentioned

Manzel: https://manzil.ca/

Wahed: https://www.wahed.com/global

Ijara CDC: https://ijaracdc.com/

Zoya: https://zoya.finance/

Islamicly: https://www.islamicly.com/

Musaffa: https://musaffa.com/

Connect With Shakira:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halaldividends/

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In this eye-opening episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni sits down with Aimee Schalles and Amanda Baron, two practicing lawyers and co-founders of Jointly, a legal tech platform making prenups and cohabitation agreements more accessible for everyday Canadians.

Together, they unpack the stigma around prenups and explain why legal agreements like prenups, postnups, and cohabitation contracts are important tools for anyone in a serious relationship, not just for celebrities and millionaires.

From breaking down what these agreements really mean, to busting the myths that make people avoid them, this conversation will make you rethink what financial protection in love actually looks like.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The difference between prenups, postnups, and cohabitation agreements
  

• Why everyone, not just wealthy couples should consider one
  

• How to bring up a prenup with your partner (without killing the romance)
  

• What a prenup can and can’t include (especially when it comes to kids, houses, and businesses)
  

• How to use these agreements as tools of care, not conflict

This episode will leave you with a clear understanding of what prenups are (and aren’t), why they’re not just for the rich and famous, and how they can actually strengthen your relationship not weaken it.

Resources Mentioned:

Learn more about Jointly: https://getjointly.ca/

Prenup legal course by Jointly: https://getjointly.ca/learning-center/

Follow Jointly: https://www.instagram.com/getjointly/

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/EqUhVt7hOws?si=QrW5eM6iRqF-83eQ

Connect With My Guests:

Aimee - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeeschalles/

Amanda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabaron/

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In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni sits down with writer and personal finance expert, Shannon Terrell from Nerdwallet Canada to break down the ins and outs of debt consolidation and how to do it right.

Whether you're drowning in multiple credit card bills or juggling personal loans, this episode walks you through smart ways to simplify your repayments without falling into more financial traps.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What debt consolidation really means

• How to tell if debt consolidation is the right option for you

• The biggest myths and mistakes people make when consolidating their debt

• Shannon’s proven strategies for paying off debt without going broke

• Steps to take before and after consolidating to stay financially on track

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by multiple debts, or just exploring your options, this episode will help you make smart, confident decisions so you can take control of your finances without going broke.

Resources Mentioned:

Support on how to get out of debt: https://creditcounsellingcanada.ca/

Learn more about NerdWallet: www.nerdwallet.com

Read Nerd Wallet’s Canadian Consumer Credit Report: https://www.nerdwallet.com/ca/p/article/credit-cards/2025-canadian-consumer-credit-card-report

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/9gqqRbORhZ4

Connect With Shannon:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-terrell/

Author Page: https://www.nerdwallet.com/ca/author/shannon-terrell

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