Archive for April 2025
Best Defense or War Stocks in Canada
You know it’s not a great sign of the times when you start getting emails from Canadians about investing in war stocks. More politely referred to as defensive industry stocks, these are companies that sell weapons to governments around the world. You will sometimes hear them collectively referred to as the military-industrial complex. While the…
Read MoreCanadian Election: Taxes, Tariffs, and Housing
With Canada’s federal election just days away, the headlines have been dominated by taxes, tariffs, housing strategies, and party leaders throwing shade at each other. For many of us, one of the key considerations will be what each platform has to say about pocketbook issues. From income taxes and retirement savings, to homeownership incentives and…
Read MoreUltimate Smith Manoeuvre Guide For Canadians
When I first started writing about the Smith Manoeuvre nearly two decades ago, I had no idea it would strike such a chord with Canadian DIY investors. What began as a niche topic on how to turn your mortgage into a tax-deductible investment loan has since become one of the most popular articles on this…
Read MoreBest Online Banks in Canada 2026
Canada’s online banks are innovating and stealing market share faster than most people thought possible a couple of years ago. According to the Canadian Bankers Association, 78% of Canadians now do most of their banking online – and that number just keeps climbing. This shift has proven to be a lot more than a short-term…
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