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Spousal RRSPs in Canada
You likely already know that investing in an RRSP is one of the best, most tax efficient ways to save for retirement. The good news is that if you or your common-law partner or spouse have unequal incomes, you can open and contribute to a spousal RRSP account. In doing so, you can maximize the…
Read MoreHigh Net Worth Investing In Canada 2023
Who are High Net Worth Individuals? We know a person or household’s net worth is just the difference between assets and liabilities. So a high net worth individual just refers to a person with substantially more assets than liabilities right? Almost. A High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) is a specific label that financial institutions use…
Read MoreInvesting in Commodities in Canada 2023
So you’re ready to make the leap from a passive all-in-one ETF and speculate a bit by looking into investing in Canadian commodities? With the world facing inflation numbers that seem to increase daily, as well as a war in Ukraine that threatens the output of two of the world’s biggest commodity producers, investing in…
Read MoreBest Student Bank Account in Canada (2023 Promos Included)
You’re rushing to your 8am lecture with a hastily toasted bagel dangling from your teeth. Your half combed mane flaps through the air as you sprint across campus. You have two assignment deadlines and a few impending midterms on your mind, there is no time to think about your finances. You have tuition to pay,…
Read MoreBest Penny Stocks Canada 2023
When our MDJ editorial team were drafting new ideas to write about in 2023, the idea of Canada’s best penny stocks drew plenty of emailed groans. Afterall, we’re a group that highly prioritizes long term buy-and-hold investing solutions such as all-in-one ETFs, Canadian robo advisors, and Canada’s best dividend stocks. That said, our inbox consistently…
Read MoreBest Bank Account for Seniors in Canada
So, you’ve endured 60 years of ups and downs, booms and busts, triumphs and challenges, now it’s time to kick up your feet, relax, and enjoy your retirement. You want a simple bank account to handle your day-to-day banking, but there are so many choices out there. Which should you choose? Which is the best…
Read MoreInstantly Minimize Charges and Bank Fees in Canada
No one likes to pay fees – but when it comes to the incredibly high bank fees in Canada, it becomes even more important to take action. Here are some quick and easy ways we can minimize our charges and bank fees or eliminate them altogether. Best No-Fee Bank Account in Canada The simplest way…
Read MoreBest Strategies to Hedge Against Stock Market Downfall
Having a stock hedging strategy is like having insurance… sort of. In general, it’s good to have a way to minimize damage when things go wrong. In a best-case scenario, that’s what hedging against stock market crashes does. The Risks And Downsides of Hedging Strategies When formulating a hedging strategy, it is good to clarify…
Read MoreQuick Tip: Questrade Currency Settlement
I’ve made a lot of mistakes along my personal finance journey. Let me tell you about one of these mistakes. Rhymes with “nasal” The year is 2010, I was fresh out of university and was embarking on this thing called a career. I needed to figure out what to do with pay cheques showing up…
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