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Our guest Robert Gignac is the author of the international best-seller Rich is a State of Mind , a novel that examines personal finance as seen through the eyes of a humorously dysfunctional American family. He has been speaking at financial industry conferences, to their clients and on radio/TV programs for the last 5 years discussing a message of financial education and fiscal responsibility – and sharing some laughs at the same time.

Episode Segments

Nic and Nan: Saving those Dollars


If you need to balance an out of control budget, plan for retirement, save for college, or just be a little better with your bucks, Nic and Nan are here with some money saving ideas to help you keep more of that cash.

Nic and Nan: Filling the Piggy Bank


Are you clipping coupons? Brown bagging lunch? Buying generic? These are just a few ways you could be saving a few extra dollars each and every month. Nic and Nan have even more in this segment.

Nic and Nan: Author Robert Gignac


Author and financial planner Robert M. Gignac is here to help our listeners take control of their finances in order to have a “Richly Imagined Future.” After all, just like the title of his book, Rich is a State of Mind! Get started with some tips straight from Robert.

Nic and Nan: In the Stars


Nic and Nan gave a lot of money tips today. But there are some they just can’t do –especially when it comes to their pets. Then - a look at what your future holds as we look to the stars for today’s horoscopes

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Robert Gignac

A highly sought-after speaker, Robert combines knowledge, passion and visuals to
encourage people to take control of their personal finances to have a ‘Richly Imagined
Future.’ Robert’s presentations aren’t just about money. By taking the intimidation and
dryness out of financial planning, he illustrates the importance of perspective and
horizons and challenges audiences to courageously paint their picture of what RICH
really means.
Audiences in the U.S., Canada and Europe have given Robert
rave reviews for his unique way of connecting his message for
long-lasting affect. His presentations share laughs, honest
reflections and clearly address the misunderstandings and
ignorance around financial planning. Robert delivers dynamic
keynote speeches and interactive workshop programs to
International organizations, industry conferences and private
clients. His inspiring insights have been repeatedly requested
by companies such as London Life, Freedom 55, Investors
Group, Desjardins Financial as well as, the professional
membership arm of the financial services industry Advocis,
where he was a keynote speaker
in 2009. Robert was a presenter at the most recent Million
Dollar Roundtable Conference held in Indianapolis.
Robert reminds advisors that understanding and envisioning
the client’s emotional state before, during and after the sale is
the approach necessary to serve them. To clients, Robert
reframes the money mindset at a fundamental level and
positions concepts as a guide to transform the illusions
surrounding wealth.
Robert’s work has been featured in many publications including the National Post, The
Chronicle Herald and Investment Executive. Robert is a regular media guest, appearing on
CityTV, Rogers TV, Report on Business, CBC Radio One and has a regular column in
Entreprise Magazine. He is author of the Canadian bestseller book Rich is a State of Mind
and recently released a U.S. edition by the same title. Written from Robert’s experience as a
client and student of the financial planning process, the novel humaniz

Rich is a State of Mind