Shannon Lee Simmons
Canadafinancial expertFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Shannon Lee Simmons is a financial planner and the founder of the New School of Finance, where she specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate their financial challenges, particularly during significant life transitions such as breakups and divorce. In a recent discussion, she provided insights into the financial strains couples face when separating, especially in the context of high housing costs, and offered advice on managing finances post-separation.
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Shannon Lee Simmons is a certified financial planner who discussed the normalization of mortgages in retirement.
The warning label that should be stamped on any financial plan to retire with debtCanada· 2026-06-02
Shannon Lee Simmons said that for middle-class retirees, supporting their kids this way means cutting back in other areas.
They planned to downsize in retirement. Then their adult children moved back homeCanada· 2026-01-15
Shannon Lee Simmons is a certified financial planner and author based in Toronto, discussing the gambling mentality in investing.
Casinos in your pocket: The blurring line between investing and gamblingCanada· 2025-12-22
Shannon Lee Simmons is a financial planner who spoke about the impact of sports betting on young clients.
Sports betting is the new, big money trap for Gen Z – and the rest of usCanada· 2025-12-12
Shannon Lee Simmons is a certified financial planner, founder of The New School of Finance, and author of Making Bank: Money Skills for Real Life.
The growing disconnect between teens and the concept of moneyCanada· 2025-11-01
Shannon Lee Simmons is a certified financial planner in Toronto and founder of New School of Finance.
How to help get your teen ready for postsecondary lifeCanada· 2025-08-08
Shannon Lee Simmons is an author and financial planner whose identity has been exploited in scams.
Fairfax warns investors to ignore online scams impersonating CEO Prem WatsaCanada· 2025-07-19
She’s on the show to explain what’s driving all this stress, its effect on us and what we can all do to have a healthier relationship with money.
Do you feel broke? How to overcome ‘money dysmorphia’Canada· 2025-06-26Shannon Lee Simmons, a certified financial planner, discussed the impact of social media on financial perceptions.
‘Boom boom’ fashion is having a moment as Canadians dress against economic uncertaintyCanada· 2025-05-30
Shannon Lee Simmons is a certified financial planner and founder of the New School of Finance.
Investors want advice in a volatile market. ‘Finfluencers’ are trying to fill the gapCanada· 2025-05-01
Shannon Lee Simmons, a financial planner who often works with young families trying to buy a home, tells her clients that they should be able pay for their housing costs and still save for retirement and live comfortably.
Buy or keep renting? The pros and cons of going mortgage-freeCanada· 2025-03-17
Shannon Lee Simmons is a financial planner who emphasizes the importance of having an emergency fund.
Build resilience to weather life’s ups and downsCanada· 2025-02-25
Shannon Lee Simmons is a certified financial planner and founder of the New School of Finance in Toronto.
RRSP loans: Should you borrow to contribute?Canada· 2025-02-17
Shannon Lee Simmons, founder of the New School of Finance, identifies triggers for lifestyle creep and its effects on spending.
Spending more after getting that big pay increase? How to avoid lifestyle creepCanada· 2025-02-11
Shannon Lee Simmons is the founder of the New School of Finance and discusses how couples navigate high housing costs after a breakup.
You broke up, but can you afford to move out?Canada· 2025-02-08