The Best Credit Unions in Canada 2024

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In today’s financial landscape, Canadians have no shortage of financial institutions to choose from. There’s a growing number of online banks, as well as traditional big banks, and also a variety of credit unions. While it’s often the big banks that have the most notoriety, today we are going to explore the best credit unions…

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Free Stock Trading in Canada 2024

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The best free stock trading apps in Canada can help you cut fees to the bone, and DIY invest yourself to a substantial nest egg. That said, there is no such thing as a truly free stock trading in Canada.  We’ll go into detail about what “free” really means when it comes to investing in…

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Best Stock Trading Apps in Canada

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The best stock trading apps in Canada have really improved since I started writing about them 17 years ago. With lower commissions, better platforms, and a much faster process for getting starting, mobile stock investing has never been easier. I personally still prefer to use my desktop for investing, so my comparison of the best…

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Justwealth Review 2024

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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.…

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Ultimate Guide to Peer-to-Peer Lending in Canada

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Peer-to-peer lending in Canada is a unique niche for Canadian investors looking for higher returns on fixed income.  If you want to act as the bank (instead of just investing in them), this is your chance. So, what is peer-to-peer lending?  How does it work?   And is Peer-to-peer lending a safe way for Canadians to…

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bitcoin Canada Guide 2024: Should I Buy bitcoin?

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We’ve had hundreds of Canadians email us or comment, “Should I buy Bitcoin?” throughout the latter part of 2020, and it has only increased in 2021 as the Canadian Bitcoin ETFs have come online.  The truth is that I’m not a Bitcoin (BTC) guy.   Yes, I know what it is.  Yes I’ve heard Bitcoin enthusiasts…

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