Smoke and Mirrors: Busting Financial Myths by Dave Trahair
Retirement planning is filled with conflicting advice and confusion. From RRSPs to stock market strategies, many so-called "expert" recommendations are shaped by sales incentives rather than your best interest. This course challenges the conventional wisdom and helps you uncover the unbiased truths about what it really takes to retire comfortably.
Led by financial author David Trahair, this course is designed to help you separate fact from fiction and avoid costly mistakes. You'll walk away with a clearer understanding of retirement planning based on objective insights—not sales pitches—so you can make smart, informed decisions for your financial future.
9 activities • 51 videos • duration: 2h 4m
Acclaimed Author and On-demand Course Developer
David Trahair, CPA, CA, is an author and eLearning developer who creates on-demand video courses for CPAs across Canada. His courses cover topics including personal finance, ethics, AI, and Microsoft Excel. David is also the author of six personal finance books, three of which are national bestsellers. Through his firm, he helps CPAs build practical skills through engaging, self-paced learning.
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Great content and resources. Thanks Dave. I enjoy all your courses.
Excellent presenter and I liked the spreadsheets. An updated version would be good as it is now seven years old. Also delete US content.
Nice that instructor shares spreadsheets
Well presented by David, clear with good examples and practical ideas with helpful spreadsheets.
