Understanding ETFs: A Beginner’s Guide to Smart Investing
Exchange-Traded Funds, or ETFs, have become a very popular investment choice for people looking to grow their money with less complexity than picking individual stocks. But what exactly are ETFs, how do they work, and how can you use them to build a stronger financial future? Read on to learn more.
This Earth Day Learn How to Invest Sustainably
The 3 Rs aren't just a great way to save the planet—they're also a great way to save and build your finances. But how? With sustainable investing. Sustainable investing balances traditional investing with environmental, social, and governance-related (ESG) insights to improve long-term outcomes.
Let’s Talk About ETFs
Everyone is talking about ETFs but what exactly are they? In this post we will dive into the top five things that every investor in ETFs needs to know so that they can make informed decisions and embark on a successful investment journey.
Back to School: 10 steps to Build Your Child’s Financial Future
School is back in session, now is the perfect time to start to build your child’s financial nest egg
How to Invest in Green Technology
Sustainable investing has helped shape the world by contributing to positive social change. It’s also proven that individuals and businesses can financially benefit by making their investments more sustainable.
5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Holiday Bonus
Did you receive a holiday/end of year bonus? Before you decide to buy a pair of Louboutin’s or a 65” TV, here are 5 smart money moves to help you maximize this windfall.
How RESPs helps to pay for your kids’ post-secondary education
Saving for a child’s post secondary education can be seen as daunting especially given many of life’s their financial obligations. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) can be an approach for parents, friends and other family members to help save for the growing costs of higher education.
12 Financial Terms Every Investor Needs To Know
Sometimes financial documents can seem to be written a foreign language. Here is a beginners guide to help you become fluent in the language of investing.
How to Start to Invest
Ready to jump into the market and start investing? It’s never too late, or too early, to start investing - this is one of the best ways to ensure long term financial security.
What's the difference between an RRSP and a TFSA
Saving for your old age or for general saving is a smart move. Both RRSP and TFSAs are great options for Canadians to save as well as take advantage of tax advantages of both these investment vehicles. Let’s dive into these two Canadian investment vehicles so you can determine which one, or both, can work for you.
30 most important questions to ask when buying a house/condo
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or moving into your second or third house, it always good to ask questions to ensure that you are getting all the information you need because buying property is one of the largest purchases that you will ever make.
Take control of your future by effectively managing your money
Budgeting is an important part of your finance journey, and in a recent study 61% of women shared that they are nervous or lack confidence in their money management skills, so they shy away from taking a closer look at how they spend and save.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a digital currency that was designed to let you store, send, and receive money without any banks or credit card companies. It can be used by anyone, anywhere in the world.
What is a stock?
If you are looking to grow your finances, investing in the stock market can be a good place to have your money, make more money.
How to House Hack
Although House Hacking is not a new way to get on the property ladder, it has regained its popularity as people look to multi-family/unit properties to have tenants help to pay the mortgage.
Financial Perspective - Theda Sandiford
1:1 interview with music executive Theda Sandiford on her money perspective
Financial Perspective - Chia-Yi Tung
Known in Montreal as the Happiness Entrepreneur, Chia-Yi Tung is a leader in “exporting” Quebec in Asian markets. She shares her thoughts on home ownership as a way to financial freedom.
Financial Perspective - Tori Dunlap
Tori Dunlap, a Seattle-based money speaker and coach shares her thoughts how she is planning to save $100k by the time she is 25.
What the heck is the difference between RRSPs, TFSAs and RRIFs?
So I was out last night for dinner with my good friend Lynette and the discussion moved towards finances, as it often does! She asked about the differences between RRSPs, TFSAs and RRIFs. So here is a primer:
Top 6 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor
With tax season right around the corner, I was thinking what are the questions that we should be asking financial planners at different stages of life; ie: when you are starting to first invest and what to ask if your are a seasoned investor.