🛠️ Problem Jacqueline Solves in One Sentence
Many Canadians overpay in mortgage interest and miss out on tax-saving investment opportunities.
📖 Episode Summary
In this episode of East Trade Winds, host Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt interview Jacqueline Richards of Capital Mortgages. As a seasoned Mortgage Agent and Certified Life Coach, Jacqueline blends financial strategy with wellness to teach listeners the Smith Maneuver. This Canadian technique converts non-deductible mortgage interest into tax-deductible investment interest, offering a transformative path for entrepreneurs, investors, and families alike. She guides us through aligning mortgage payments with investment growth, leveraging HELOCs, cutting tax bills, and embracing financial peace—all grounded in mindfulness.
🔑 Key Topics Covered
- What is the Smith Maneuver and why it works
- Using HELOCs to invest while paying your mortgage
- Converting non-deductible debt into deductible debt
- Steps to reduce your taxes and maximize returns
- The link between financial health and mindfulness
- Real-life examples and best practices for Canadian entrepreneurs and families
🔗 Connect with Jacqueline Richards & Explore Resources
- Jacqueline Richards – LinkedIn (Capital Mortgages)
- Visit Jacqueline’s website: jacquelinerichards.ca
🎧 Watch the Episode on YouTube: Revolutionize Your Finances: The Sweet Canadian Solution
🎙️ About Your Hosts
Hosted by Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt, the East Trade Winds podcast brings together top thought leaders to support Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses.
🙌 Shoutouts
Special thanks to all the entrepreneurs, single-parent families, and real estate investors who shared their stories—and to the wellness community that supports mindful money management.
🚀 Call to Action
- Watch the YouTube video for visual breakdowns: 🔗
- Connect with Jacqueline Richards for tailored mortgage and investment strategies
- Join us live at the next East Trade Winds Tuesday event (8–9 AM EST) to meet more guest speakers and grow your network:
Register here - Got questions? Email us at 📧 info@kreativinsight.com
🖼️ Visual 3D Concepts for AI Design
- Mortgage ladder turning into upward-growth arrows
- A house transforming into a bar graph of investments
- Tree roots shaped like dollar signs under a cozy home
- Stacked coins morphing into a mindful person meditating
- HELOC cable wrapping a home and dangling investment icons
- Canadian maple leaf overlaying mortgage documents and charts
- Silhouette balancing house and investment on a seesaw
- Prism refracting mortgage payments into colorful growth beams
- Mindful yogi figure sitting on a house atop financial charts
- Blueprint of a home fused with dollar-sign circuit lines
📬 Reach us at info@kreativinsight.com
Disclaimer: Please note that the East Trade Winds podcast episodes are meant solely for educational and general informational purposes. The information and opinions contained wi
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