RBC Introduces Remote Account Open
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RBC. All opinions are my own. Although we’ve seen a decrease of COVID-19 in the last couple of months, there’s no denying that things have changed forever. Wearing masks when you’re sick will no longer look out of place. Working remotely may become more…
Read MoreWhat are ETFs and why are They so Popular?
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen their popularity explode in recent years. In fact, there are now more than $6 trillion dollars invested in the global ETF industry. Investors around the world are flooding the ETF industry with money. Clearly, something special is happening here. Full disclosure, I started investing in ETFs a few years ago…
Read MoreKeeping an Inventory of Your Assets | Why it is important, and how you can do it
Ever since COVID-19 became a global issue, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about estate planning. I reached out to my friends over at LegalWills.ca who provided today’s guest post on keeping an inventory of your assets and why it’s so important. Turns out, it’s an important part of your estate and many people…
Read MoreWhy Your Overall Financial Health is More Than Just Your RRSP
One of the earliest money lessons I learned was to pay yourself first. I was seventeen at the time and just got my first paycheque. Before I had a chance to spend any of it, my dad encouraged me to open a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) at my bank. It made sense, if I…
Read MoreWillful Promo Code | Get $15 off
Are you looking for a Willful promo code? If you said yes, you’re not alone considering 56% of Canadians don’t have a will. To get $15 off, use my Willful promo code MONEYWEHAVE15. If you’re still not sure if Willful is right for you, you can check out my Willful review where I go over…
Read More5 Ways to Save for Your Child’s Education
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kijiji. All opinions are my own. As soon as Scarlett was born, I took immediate steps to set up her Registered Education Savings Account (RESP). I knew that this was the best way to save for her post-secondary education since the Canadian Education Savings…
Read More6 Tips for Solo Travellers
Travelling solo may not appeal to everyone, but anyone who’s done it once will agree that it’s a thrilling experience with many benefits. There’s nothing like doing whatever you want during your vacation and not having to worry about keeping your travel companions happy. Despite how exciting things can be, if you’re a first time…
Read MoreThe Biggest Travel Ripoffs
Although I love to travel, one thing I hate are the travel ripoffs that I’ve come across. Quite often these things are tourist traps that are aimed at new travelleres, but often the biggest ripoffs come from airlines or banks who are trying to maximize their profits. To be fair, I’m sort of “happy” that…
Read MoreHow to Enjoy Orlando Without Spending a Fortune
**Visit Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort sponsored parts of my trip to Orlando. They had no say in the content of this article. There’s no denying that Orlando can be an expensive destination. If you were to visit any of the theme parks, you’ll spend at least $100 USD per ticket for a one day…
Read MoreWhen to Switch from Robo Advisor to Discount Brokerage Investing
**Today’s guest post comes from my friend Kyle Prevost over at MillionDollarJourney.com. He’s am editor and writer, in addition to being a personal finance education expert. When my friends used to ask me about how to get started in investing, I used to recommend the online discount broker + ETF(s) route. It’s still the lowest-cost…
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