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Canada’s all-in-one ETFs (also called portfolio ETFs) have been the single most important investment product innovation since I’ve started writing about this stuff nearly two…
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I recently received an email from a reader with a bright financial future. They have a maxed out TFSA and has recently maxed out her…
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Last year (2024) was a very solid year for Canadian bank stocks. Most of us invest in bank stocks for peace of mind, solid dividend…
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Because I’ve been writing about dividend investing for nearly two decades now, I get a lot of inquiries every month about the best Canadian dividend…
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When I first wrote about the Smith Manoeuvre (18 years ago!) – a method to transform your mortgage into a tax-deductible loan – I never…
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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…
Best All-in-One ETFs in Canada 2025
Canada’s all-in-one ETFs (also called portfolio ETFs) have been the single most important investment product innovation since I’ve started writing about this stuff nearly two…
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…
Maxed out RRSP and TFSA – Now What?
I recently received an email from a reader with a bright financial future. They have a maxed out TFSA and has recently maxed out her…
Investing in Canadian Bank Stocks 2025
Last year (2024) was a very solid year for Canadian bank stocks. Most of us invest in bank stocks for peace of mind, solid dividend…
Best Canadian Dividend ETFs for 2025 (And Why We Prefer Dividend Stocks)
Because I’ve been writing about dividend investing for nearly two decades now, I get a lot of inquiries every month about the best Canadian dividend…
Ultimate Smith Manoeuvre Guide For Canadians
When I first wrote about the Smith Manoeuvre (18 years ago!) – a method to transform your mortgage into a tax-deductible loan – I never…
Wealthsimple Review 2025
What is Wealthsimple? Wealthsimple was founded back in 2014 by Michael Katchen, Brett Huneycutt and Rudy Adler. I gotta say that I really liked the…
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…
Dogs of the TSX Dividend Stock Picks
The “Dogs of the TSX” dividend investing strategy for Canadian stocks has been a focus of mine for the past 13 years. I don’t follow…
Canadian Dividend Kings & Aristocrats – January 2025
Investing in Canadian Dividend Kings (sometimes known as Dividend Aristocrats) tends to come back into fashion when bond yields and GIC rates start to go…
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