Robin Taub

Robin Taub is a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), keynote speaker, and award‑winning author specializing in financial literacy. She is best known for her book The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and Money‑Smart for Life, published on April 6, 2021.

Early Life and Education

Taub earned a Bachelor of Commerce with High Distinction from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. She was granted her CPA, CA designation in 1989 and completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants’ in‑depth tax course.

Career

Taub began her professional journey at two of Canada’s Big Four accounting firms, gaining expertise in audit and taxation. She then pursued roles in real estate and spent five years in derivatives marketing at Citibank Canada.

Transitioning into public speaking and consultancy, she focuses on workshops and keynote presentations aimed at parents, advisors, and financial services professionals to promote intergenerational financial education.

The Wisest Investment (2021)

Published April 6, 2021, The Wisest Investment guides parents through five pillars of money management—earn, save, spend, share, and invest—using worksheets and practical advice tailored to children's developmental stages

It received several accolades:

• Institute for Financial Literacy’s Best Adult Book (EIFLE), 2022
• NYC Big Book Awards’ Distinguished Favorite in Personal Finance, U.S. edition, 2024

Media coverage & influence

Taub’s expertise has been featured in major Canadian media outlets:

• The Globe and Mail on her strategies for children navigating a cashless world
• MoneySense on her techniques, including chore-and-allowance frameworks and entrepreneurial experiences

She advised parents to start allowances at age five and emphasized teaching financial responsibility through real‑world lessons.

In interviews and articles, Taub highlighted “teachable moments” (e.g., passing through a grocery store or using an ATM) and encouraged age‑appropriate frameworks for financial education

Podcasts & forums

Taub has appeared on notable podcasts such as Rational Reminder and Money Isn’t Scary, where she shared actionable frameworks for teaching kids financial responsibility.

On Reddit's PersonalFinanceCanada, users referenced her Rational Reminder episode:

“Today we are tackling the vitally important subject of financial literacy from the standpoint of parents wanting to educate their children… Robin Taub… we cannot wait to share this highly actionable and impactful conversation.”

Redditors applauded her age-specific approach:

“Robin Taub’s new book is a good read. It has chapters that cover different ages and what is appropriate for them to be learning.”

Speaking engagements

As a professional speaker, Taub delivers keynotes and workshops in educational and financial services settings. Notable endorsements include presentations for William Blair, Northwestern Mutual, CPA Ontario, and events such as FDIC panels and Financial Literacy Month programs.

Personal life

Taub resides in Toronto with her husband, Jonathan Taub. They have two adult children, whom she describes as “mostly money‑smart.” She enjoys snowboarding, cycling, strength training, and attending concerts. In one notable anecdote, she even met Bruce Springsteen backstage.

Selected bibliography

• The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and Money‑Smart for Life (2021)

External Links

• Official Website
• X Profile
• Linkedin Profile
• Facebook Profile