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Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that I have gotten in the comments below is: Is investing my money through…
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An RESP, or Registered Education Savings Plan, is a registered tax-deferred investment account designed to help pay for a child’s education. In other words, RESPs…
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If you prefer to do all your banking from the comfort of your home and don’t mind not having access to face-to-face help if required,…
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Welcome to the annual Registered Education Saving Plan (RESP) update where I show transparency on our indexed investment strategy to help pay for our children’s…
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Readers often ask what my favourite personal finance apps are. It’s not an easy question to answer, as the apps we choose are highly personalized…
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49 Best ETFs in Canada – January 2025
Back when I first started writing about personal finance back in 2005, the Best ETFs in Canada ranking was a pretty short list! There was…
Is Robinhood Available in Canada?
When Robinhood burst onto the online discount brokerage scene, its approach to “gamifying” commission-free trading completely reshaped how countless young people viewed the stock market.…
Best Low Risk Investments in Canada Right Now (January 2025)
With so many threats to our economy in 2025 many Canadian investors are looking for low risk investments. Personally, I recommend that if you plan…
Best Short Term Investments in Canada Right Now (January 2025)
Over the past year the best short term investments in Canada have changed from short-term GICs to some of the new high interest savings account…
Wealth Management Companies in Canada 2025
When I first wrote about the best financial advisors in Canada it got some attention from Canada’s wealth management companies due to the news and…
Best Stock Trading Apps in Canada
As a DIY investor, it has been quite rewarding to watch Canada’s best stock trading apps transform over the last nineteen years. When I first…
Best Financial Advisors in Canada
When looking for the best financial advisors in Canada (or best financial planners in Canada) you’re going to run into a lot of slick salespeople…
EQ Bank Review 2025
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best For Daily High Interest Account 1.75%* (Plus 1.75% if you direct deposit your…
Wealthsimple Trade Review 2025
What is Wealthsimple Self-Directed Investing (Formerly Wealthsimple Trade)? Wealthsimple self-directed investing is an online brokerage that lets you buy individual stocks and other assets. It’s…
Best Canadian Robo Advisors 2025
Canada’s best robo advisors are proof that in 2025, there is tremendous value in realizing simplicity beats complexity when it comes to investing. With so…
Working After Retirement in Canada
More and more Canadians are now working after retirement in some capacity. The idea of the traditional final office party, gold watch, and chair on…
Laurentian Bank Review
What is Laurentian Bank? Laurentian Bank is an institution that has been around for over 175 years. Originally called the Montreal City and District Savings…
Best GIC Rates in Canada – January 2025
Is now the time to lock in Canada’s Best GIC Rates? With the Bank of Canada suggesting a potential rate cuts in 2025, and with…
Edward Jones Review (Canada)
After Kyle wrote about the best financial advisors in Canada a couple of weeks ago, we got several emails that asked some version of, “Should…
moomoo Canada Review
What is moomoo Canada? Moomoo is an online brokerage created with the goal of providing a platform for investors of all experience levels to engage…
Questrade vs BMO InvestorLine – 2025 Comparison
DIY investing in Canada has never been more accessible. With a growing number of brokerage options available, companies are competing for your business by offering…
Wealthsimple vs BMO in 2025
At first glance, a modern fintech company like Wealthsimple and an established financial giant like BMO couldn’t be more different. Yet, with the new push…
The Best Joint Bank Accounts in Canada
For years, lists of the best joint bank accounts in Canada were dominated by RBC, TD, BMO, and CIBC, with Tangerine – Scotiabank’s digital banking…
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