Archive for May 2026
Canadian Dividend Kings & Aristocrats – June 2026
Investing in Canadian Dividend Kings (sometimes known as Dividend Aristocrats) tends to get more popular when low-risk investment yields start to go down. With safer assets generating so little income, dependable dividend payers begin to look more and more attractive. Of course, staying focused on dependable (but but boring) dividends can be a challenge when…
Read MoreCIBC Investor’s Edge Broker Review 2026
What Is CIBC Investor’s Edge? CIBC has been around for over a century, which proves it has some serious staying power. If you already bank with CIBC, you’ll find it very easy and convenient to open CIBC Investor’s Edge cash account, TFSA, RRSP or RESP. Something that makes CIBC unique is that it also offers…
Read MoreQuestwealth Portfolios Review for 2026
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 MoreCanadian Bank Accounts for Kids
Learning the fundamentals of financial independence doesn’t need to wait. With kids as young as 7 years old having access to digital wallets and other financial accounts, there has never been a better time to help children learn about how to manage their money. There are several benefits to starting this process early. Possibly one…
Read MoreBest GIC Rates in Canada – June 2026
With the Bank of Canada signalling that rate cuts will be slow-if-at-all in 2026, it has become abundantly clear that the best GIC rates in Canada have already topped out. Inflation is cooling (with a relatively modest 2.2% annualized measurement in December of 2025), economic growth is softening, and bond markets have priced in a…
Read MoreBest Bank Account for Seniors in Canada 2026
Many of us look to save a buck when we hit our 60s and kiss the world of monthly paycheques goodbye. Banking is no exception. Luckily, there are several bank accounts for seniors in Canada offering low-to-no fee services. Nowadays, you don’t need to rely only on the traditional brick and mortar banks as once…
Read MoreInvesting In Canadian Wide Moat Stocks
As I’ve moved into semi-retirement, my investing priorities have changed a bit. I still want equities-backed growth, because retirees who ignore stocks entirely are basically asking inflation to slowly chew through their purchasing power. But I’m much less interested in owning volatile companies that might have a really high ceiling – and also might see…
Read MoreBond ETFs vs GICs vs High Interest Savings Accounts
For Canadian investors looking at less volatile investments, the choice between a high interest savings account, GIC, or a Bond (usually via a bond ETF) can be needlessly confusing. With interest rates trending upwards again, making sure your low risk investments keep up with inflation is paramount. Here’s a quick look at our updated picks…
Read MoreRBC Direct Investing Review 2026: Fees, ETFs, Account Options and More
What is RBC Direct Investing? The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) was one of the first banks in the country to pioneer DIY investing for the everyday investor. With RBC Direct Investing, you can trade Canadian and US stocks, ETFs, mutual funds and bonds. You can fund and manage your registered investment accounts (TFSA, RRSP,…
Read MoreBest International Stocks for Canadians: Should You Invest Outside Canada?
With USMCA negotiations about to begin, and the Canadian housing market having a pretty rough go, we’re getting a lot of emails and questions about the best international stocks outside of Canada and the USA. For some quick background, Canadians love buying stuff as we know. We’re not alone in this and it’s generally referred…
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