Posts by Kyle Prevost
Questrade vs Wealthsimple (2021 Update)
The Ultimate Showdown: Questrade & Questwealth [Robos] vs Wealthsimple Invest & Wealthsimple Trade [Brokerages] Up until two years ago, investors looking to cut their investment fees to a minimum could choose to go with Questrade if they wanted an online discount brokerage and Wealthsimple if they wanted the ultimate in cheap, hands-off automated investing via Canada’s best…
Read MoreSnag Your Free Canadian Expat eBook
Want to get paid a tax-free salary while working in a place where you don’t need to own a jacket or winter boots? Here’s the nuts-and-bolts behind how my wife and I are enjoying deduction-free salaries, and watching our tax-free investment portfolios grow, while living in a world-class city. If you’re a longtime reader of…
Read MoreTangerine vs EQ Bank Comparison and Promotion for 2021
Even with new up and comers challenging for the title of Best Online Bank in Canada in 2021, for most people it boils down to the two most popular options: Tangerine vs EQ Bank. Tangerine vs EQ Bank Quick Comparison Tangerine vs EQ Bank – Who’s The Best in Canada? While Tangerine does offer a…
Read MoreInsurance and Wills for Canadian Expats
When I talked to several non-resident tax and investment specialists during my Covid quarantine-induced expat research frenzy, the topic that kept coming up as “the most common mistake amongst expats” was insurance. As the least sexy topic in a field of study not known for being particularly sexy, insurance has long been the forgotten dance…
Read MoreShould You Bet Your House on Blackberry?
January 25th – 29th, 2021 is the week the stock market embraced full insanity – PhD theses will eventually be written about what just occurred in the stock market this week. One day smart people will be able to explain to what degree various factors contributed to the illogically hilarious/fun/dangerous ride that stocks such as Gamestop (GME), Blackberry (BB), NOKIA (NOK), and AMC (AMC) took us on over the past few days
Read MoreThe Best ETFs for Canadian Expats Around the World
When my wife and I decided to move to Qatar, I wanted to check and make sure that my index investing strategies could still be carried out through my discount brokerage account, and what sort of expat-specific considerations there might be. After checking with my usual sources (all things Andrew Hallam, Dan Bortolotti, and Jonathan…
Read MoreScotiabank Review: Elite Chequing, Banking, and Credit Card Package
The ease of using Canada’s most international big bank is unparalleled. It has all the brick-and-mortar corner location convenience, coupled with an excellent online platform. You can easily shuffle money between chequing and savings accounts – and the Free premium credit card – two of Canada’s top options – what puts this package over the…
Read MoreBMO adviceDirect Review: Investing Advice for a Low Fee
The jump from traditional investing using mutual fund + full service advisor model, to all-on-your-own DIY investing using a discount broker can be a big jump for a lot of Canadians. Our BMO adviceDirect Review breaks down if this unique service is right for you. The idea is to allow investors to get advice directly,…
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