Archive for March 2023
Wealthsimple vs. Tangerine in 2024
When you’re considering online banking and investment options in Canada, you’re likely to run into recommendations for Wealthsimple Invest and Tangerine Bank. These are two online financial powerhouses, and they each excel in a particular area. But how to they compare? This article puts Wealthsimple and Tangerine Bank head to head, but keep in mind…
Read MoreQuestwealth Portfolios Review for 2024
What is Questwealth Portfolios? Questwealth Portfolios, formerly Portfolio IQ, provides a unique hybrid model of investing to customers that you won’t find elsewhere. They offer investors a passive way to invest, along with services such as automatic rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting. This is definitely appealing for investors who are looking to keep costs low all…
Read MoreFive Years into the Vanguard All-In-One Revolution
There are very few new financial products that really move the needle all that much. Vanguard’s Asset Allocation ETFs are one of the exceptions to that rule by becoming one of the more popular ETFs in recent memory. We’re celebrating the fifth anniversary of Vanguard’s launch of the first Canadian “all-in-one ETFs.”. You might also see…
Read Moremotusbank Review 2024
What is motusbank? Online banking has become the norm for younger Canadians, and motusbank, a part of Meridian Credit Union wants a piece of the action. While motusbank is a relatively new online bank, launching in 2019, it’s done well in offering a wide range of services and keeping interest rates high. It needs to…
Read MoreVanguard vs. iShares All-in-One ETFs
All-in-one ETFs are giving robo advisors a run for their money with their ease of use and low fees. All-in-one ETFs contain multiple ETFs, which means in one single purchase, you are essentially getting an entire well-balanced and hugely diversified portfolio at the tap of a button. There are many Canadian all-in-one ETFs to choose…
Read MoreTangerine vs EQ Bank Comparison 2024
With interest yields on the rise in Canada, it’s a great time to start searching for the Best Online Bank in Canada in 2024. Online banks are currently offering interest rates as high as 5%, which is good news for those with cash to stash, especially as inflation rates are higher than they’ve been in…
Read MoreBest Balance Transfer Credit Cards in Canada 2024
Financial wisdom tells us, “Thou shalt not carry credit card debt.” While this solid financial knowledge is something we should try our best to follow, we live in a world where stuff happens. When it does, you might be forced to carry a balance on your credit card to help you get through hard times,…
Read MoreThe Best Countries for Canadians to Retire Abroad
A few years ago I never would have considered writing an article about the best countries for a Canadian to retire abroad. Why would anyone want to leave Canada, right? Then my wife and I moved overseas to accept teaching positions, and I became aware of a broad range of geography-inspired lifestyle possibilities. I was so…
Read MoreJustwealth Review 2024
Investors who are looking for a bit more of a sophisticated robo advisor service, and are willing to accept the $5,000 minimum balance for non-registered accounts will appreciate Justwealth’s offerings. One of its strengths is the sheer number of portfolios offered, which are 42 ETFs that have been expertly curated to meet any investor’s needs.…
Read MoreThe Best REIT ETFs in Canada For 2024
A Real Estate Trust (REIT) ETF is the most straightforward way to invest in real estate without becoming a landlord yourself or spending time researching the 30+ individual REITs on the Toronto Stock Exchange. This article will give you all the details about REIT ETFs: Top REIT ETFs in Canada: Quick Comparison Name Ticker Number…
Read MoreBest Online Banks in Canada 2024
For nearly two decades, I’ve been writing about the evolving landscape of Canada’s best online banks. Frankly, I’ve often been disappointed in how long it has taken our virtual banks to catch up to those in the US and abroad. A decade and a half ago, the emergence of online banking platforms like ING Direct…
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