Freedom Hive: Gen Z Investing
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Freedom Hive: Gen Z Investing
Welcome to Ask Hank: Your Money Coach — where lessons from the honeybee hive meet smart investing. Dr. Henry Svec, psychologist, beekeeper, and value investor, shares simple, practical ways to build wealth, reduce stress, and live with purpose. Each episode connects the wisdom of nature with m...
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37 Cents and a Grocery List: My Real Story About Survival and Smart Money
This story is about a moment when I was very young and had a some total of 37 cents, but had to buy groceries for my family.

Why Do People Have Money Secrets?
I discuss this very private question and give the answer that may surprise you. Looks like it's not about money at all.

Why do Smart People make Dumb Money Decisions?
Why do smart people make dumb money decisions isn't about intelligence. It's about one thing we can all learn to do. Learn about it in this week's p...

We Launch Honeybee AI: Investing and Life Advisor
In this episode, I introduce Honeybee AI: Investing & Life Advisor — a new AI-powered tool that applies the Honeybee Method to help you make smarter i...

The First Step to Future Proof Your Life
It's pretty simple. Do this straightforward calculation and get started. How getting 10 bee stings this week helped me connect with nature, and a bo...

How I was Scammed by a Pump and Dump Stock Fraud
In this prequel to our official launch in September, here are two books to read, and how, as a Gen Zer, I got sucked in to a pump and dump stock schem...

What does Freedom Mean to You?
Freedom is one of three keys to future-proofing your life. Being Free. What does it mean to you?

My One Money Regret as a Gen Z
If I were 21 today, but had my 45 years of investment and 30 years of clinical Psychology experience, how would I invest? My one regret and how this...

The Final Show
It's been a great experience, but it's time to move on. Here are the reasons.

Two New Stocks Added to the List
While I initially discussed one of these stocks years ago, it's now on my serious nibbling list. The other is a bank found guilty of corruption—two p...


Can you Buy Real Estate with Nothing Down?
Yes, you can, and here are the two methods I've used.

My Top Stock Picks for 2025
While I have 95% in one stock, here are the others I'm liking for the new year.


Why are You Afraid of Risk?
Without risk you will never be successful. You take risks daily, but maybe you just aren't aware of it. Here is what you can do to get going.

A Money Lesson from My Dad
I learned this lesson as a young child, and it continues to impact me today. What is it, and what does it have to do with real estate investing?

Did I buy Bitcoin or get Scammed?
Why did I change my mind about Bitcoin and how I almost got scammed today?

Black Friday Tarrif Worries
As you get set to shop today, remember it may be a few years before you get any more deals. Here's what is going on and some simple solutions with in...

Honeybee Stock Picks up 98%
In this podcast, I examine the three stocks selected by the honeybee principles in our book, discuss their returns, and explain why I replaced one of...

Why I just Sold All of This Stock
It was supposed to be a long term hold, but here's what I saw at the quarterly meeting that made me sell it all.

Honeybees Pick the top 5 Reit's in Canada
Using the ten categories from our book What Grandpa Learned from His Honeybees, we use AI to pick the top 5 reits in Canada. Here are the top 4. You...

Blah Blah Blah Bad Investments from watching TV
Instead of watching the investment flavor of the day, use this new technology to help you invest.

Can Your Mortgage be an Investment?
As governments use inflation to reduce the value of the debt can you do the same to turn your mortgage into an asset?

This Stock is Up 115% What Do I do Now?
This office REIT is up 115% since I purchased it. What are the steps to understand what I should do now?

Is It Too Late to Buy Gold?
I look at this precious metal and wonder why, despite record prices, I continue to buy it.

This New Stock is Poised for Growth
This Canadian Apartment landlord looks like it's ready to take off. It passed the test of the ten rules of the honeybees, and that's why I'm starting...

When Did You Become Weak?
We are all born strong, but something happens to us. Here are my ideas on why being an entrepreneur means keeping many of those childhood traits.

Special Episode: This Stock is Set to Explode
The Honeybee Rules payoff as this stock, one of our three original picks in our book, takes off.

The One Mistake 95% of Investors Make
It's likely you are making this mistake. What it means and why it's likely you should forget about being an investor.

How does Money Make You Feel?
Money can bring on five different feelings for you. Only one is helpful. Find out which one it is in this week's podcast and what you can do to overc...

This Decision Changed my Life
After 50 years in this industry, I said Enough. What did I do and why did it matter is the subject of this week's podcast.

I just Dodged a Bullet
This was close. I just about gave away $100,000 in equity. Sometimes I'm just an idiot.

Stuck in Economic Cement
Stagflation or Cementflation, as I call it, is here. Prices keep rising; no one is buying, and unemployment is rising. What does this mean, and what...

Property Taxes are Your New Mortgage
Listening to a group of pathetic elected officials last night sealed the deal. We are in trouble, and after you pay off your mortgage your property t...

Market Crashing What do I Do?
The market is down about 1,000 points today. Here's what I do when markets crash.


Why Gold Makes Sense
I first discussed gold in my April 1st newsletter and it still makes sense today. With a 10% gain in 3 months, here's why I still think Gold is a goo...

3 Stocks and a 42% Return after 6 Months
A 6 month look at the retirement account and why it really doesn't mean very much.

Condo Crash Predicted by Honeybee Rule 1
Prices are crashing and inventory is skyrocketing on condo's in Toronto. This simple honeybee rule could have saved the buyers from destruction.

Am I Nuts to Buy more of This Office REIT
It's a scary world out there for office REITS. So why did I dive in and buy some more?