Archive for April 2023
Scotiabank Review: Chequing, Banking & Credit Card Package
Scotiabank is exceptionally easy to use. It has all the brick-and-mortar corner location convenience, coupled with an excellent online platform. It’s a solid all-in-one bank, as you would expect from one of Canada’s Big Five Banks. While the savings account interest rate is not as good as EQ Bank (our #1 high interest savings account)…
Read MoreBest Canadian Chequing Account 2024
Most of us have memories of our parents or grandparents whipping out their chequebooks at the store or at the kitchen table when it was time to pay bills. While we may not need to spend hours a month writing out cheques and balancing our chequebooks, we still need quick access to cash for daily…
Read MoreTFSA vs RRSP- Which One is Better?
Canadians have fantastic options when it comes to registered accounts. Registered accounts are beneficial for many reasons, the main reason being that they are tax advantaged. Tax advantage accounts are those that allow you to grow your money tax-free or allow you to defer paying taxes until later. However, all registered accounts are not created…
Read MoreQuestrade vs BMO InvestorLine – 2024 Comparison
DIY investing in Canada has never been easier, with more ways to invest than ever before. With so many brokerage options available to customers, brokerages are vying for your funds and offering perks like free trading and no minimum account balance to capture more clients. In this BMO InvestorLine vs Questrade comparison, we’ll be looking…
Read MoreSmith Manoeuvre Calculator/Spreadsheet
By now, most people here know that I’m interested in the Smith Manoeuvre. If you are new to this concept, you can read more about them in my article “Mastering The Smith Manoeuvre“. Originally, I discovered the Smith Manoeuvre, through a great thread on RedFlagDeals.com that talks exclusively about the strategy. This includes the tax…
Read More46 Ways to Save Money in Canada
Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by FT back in 2017. Due to its popularity, we have asked FT to update it for 2023 with more relevant advice. As always, we encourage you to comment below and tell us how you save money in your day to day life. If you are looking for…
Read More13 Top Tax Breaks for Seniors in Canada
With tax season hitting full stride, and our recent focus on retirement planning, I thought a look at the most used tax breaks for seniors and retirees might be just what the accountant ordered. Quick Note: The phrase “tax break for seniors” isn’t a technical term. Instead, it refers to a range of tax credits for…
Read MoreCI Direct Investing Review 2024 (Formerly WealthBar)
What is CI Direct Investing and Is It a Robo Advisor? CI Direct Investing is a combination of an automated investing platform and a personal financial advisor. When it comes to taking a piece of your monthly pay cheque and turning it into a diversified investment portfolio – CI Direct Investing does that for you. That…
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