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Plain English Finance

Tré Bynoe CFP®, CIM®
Financial Planning
Budgeting
Investing
Financial Literacy
Tax Planning
Debt Management
Cash Flow Management
Net Worth
Financial Management
Inflation
Personal Finance
Tax-Free Savings Account
The Four Money Bears
Investment Strategies
Retirement Planning
Dividends
Retirement
Debt
Money
Tax-Efficient Debt Structures

The Plain English Finance podcast is hosted by Tré Bynoe CFP® CIM®, a financial planner with TCU Wealth Management and Aviso Wealth.

While Tré specializes in working with families with more complicated finances, typically involving corporations and trusts, this podcast is for anyone wanting to learn how to make high-quality decisions based on evidence, to give themselves the highest likelihood o... more

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Markets do not wait until investors feel comfortable again.

In this Q2 2026 market review, Tré Bynoe, CFP®, CIM®, looks at what happened across Canadian stocks, U.S. stocks, international stocks and bonds from mid-2025 to mid-2026,... more

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Does it feel like staying safe online is getting harder?

In this episode of the Plain English Finance Podcast, Tré and Sierra talk about one simple digital safety step that more people need to understand: using an authenticator app... more

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How do you know if the way you are managing wealth inside your corporation is actually working?

In this episode of the Plain English Finance Podcast, Tré and Sierra discuss three warning signs that a corporation owner may not have ... more

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Should you use your TFSA to buy a home, or leave it invested and use a different strategy?

In this episode of the Plain English Finance Podcast, Tré and Sierra work through a real planning puzzle: someone wants to buy a home, has m... more

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Investing gets more complicated once you move beyond RRSPs, TFSAs and simple registered accounts. For Canadian corporation owners, incorporated professionals, and investors with taxable accounts, the type of income your investments ... more

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Do you know someone who keeps saying they’ll start investing “later”?

This episode is for the person who knows investing is important but feels overwhelmed by where to begin. Tré and Sierra talk through the simplest possible starti... more

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RRSPs are not a scam, but using one without a withdrawal plan can create an avoidable tax problem.

In this episode, we explain when RRSP contributions help, when they don't, and why retirement withdrawals need to be planned years in... more

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The First Home Savings Account is more than a home-buying account. Used well, it can be one of the most powerful planning tools available to younger Canadians. Used poorly, it can create tax mistakes, missed deductions, or money tra... more

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How to Find the Right Financial Planner in Canada | Ep. 46
Q: What should you ask during the intro call?
Ask about CFP licensing, typical client profile, fee structure, investment philosophy, and whether the adviser can provide client references to speak with.
How to Find the Right Financial Planner in Canada | Ep. 46
Q: How would you start the process of looking for an adviser?
Start by identifying your category of need, then interview two to four advisers, verify CFP status, request references, and assess if their philosophy and service model align with your goals.
Ep. 39 | Behind the Planner: A Candid Conversation with Tré Bynoe
Q: What's one thing about you that has nothing to do with money that you wish more people knew?
Tré states he is really nice and cares about being honest with friends and clients, often in a straightforward manner.
Ep. 39 | Behind the Planner: A Candid Conversation with Tré Bynoe
Q: What's a small money habit you think matters way more than people realize?
Tré highlights the importance of separating income from expenses as a key habit that can lead to financial freedom and better contentment.
Ep. 39 | Behind the Planner: A Candid Conversation with Tré Bynoe
Q: If you weren't a financial planner, what do you honestly think you'd be doing instead?
Tré mentions that if he weren't in finance, he would likely pursue something in engineering or the sciences for stability.

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What is Plain English Finance about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, evidence-based financial planning and investing, with a strong emphasis on tax efficiency, retirement strategies, and behavioral finance. Across episodes, listeners get accessible explanations of complex concepts such as tax-aware asset location, risk framing, and the trade-offs between active and passive investing, often illustrated with real-world client scenarios and step-by-step frameworks. A notable strength is the consistent focus on applying simple, repeatable processes—like default investment choices, cash-flow budgeting, and long-horizon planning—to help families and individuals make smarter money decisions. The format typically blends candid dialogue between a lead host and, at times, a co-host, with... more

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