Strictly Money

Each week, host Saijal Patel invites experts to discuss topical financial issues affecting the lives of individual Canadians. With a broad worldview, Saijal brings over 20 years of in-depth international financial experience and advocacy work, and is now on a mission to help hardworking Canadians build knowledge so they can confidently navigate the many financial decisions they face today, and be empowered to prepare for their futures.

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Strictly Money | Don’t Let Debt Get You Down

Strictly Money | Don’t Let Debt Get You Down

Rebecca Oakes, analytics expert, and Jason Heath, financial planner, join Saijal for a discussion on personal debt management and how to maximize your home investment
Strictly Money | Inflation and Personal Debt

Strictly Money | Inflation and Personal Debt

Saijal Saij Elle is joined by Martin Lefebvre, CIO of National Bank Investments, and Lesley Marks, CIO of Mackenzie Investments.
Strictly Money | Modern Marriage Contracts

Strictly Money | Modern Marriage Contracts

Saijal welcomes Financial Divorce Specialist, Eva Sachs, and Family Lawyer, Anna-Marie Musson for an in-depth discussion on joint investments and what happens in the case of a separation
Strictly Money | Make Confident Decisions With Your Money

Strictly Money | Make Confident Decisions With Your Money

Saijal Patel welcomes George Blount, a financial therapist and the founder of nBalance Financial, to help Canadians re-evaluate their financial literacy during these uncertain times.

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Saijal Patel

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Saijal Patel

Saijal Patel is the Founder and CEO of Saij Elle/Saij Wealth Consulting Inc., a financial consultancy and education platform with a mission to help women create financial independence and security through the company’s unique holistic Strictly Money program, financial institutions better serve the needs of female investors, and companies build effective financial wellness & inclusion programs for all employees.

With more than twenty years’ experience in the financial industry in North America and Asia, she is Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder and has held positions as a financial advisor and analyst.

Saijal is a former business anchor and correspondent for Canada’s Business News Network (BNN) and CNBC Asia. She’s delivered commentary and analysis on Asian economies, stock markets and corporate news to more than 300 million households around the world. Her coverage earned her recognition as one of the most influential South Asian Women Executives in the Media and Entertainment Industry.