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Why You May Wish to Own a U.S. Dollar Investment Account
Over the years, a lot of people have asked me if it’s worth opening a U.S. dollar investment account. I couldn’t really comment on this as I didn’t really have a solid argument for the pros and cons. Instead, I just told people that I didn’t want to bother with one since I preferred to…
Read More6 Things You Should Know About Deposit Insurance in Canada
This is a sponsored post written by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation. This has been reviewed and approved by Moneywehave.com One of the most common questions I get is what happens to your deposited money if a bank fails? Well the good news is that you’re covered up to $100,000 thanks to the Canada Deposit…
Read MoreGiving More Strategically for a Greater Impact
Since the onset of the pandemic, many Canadians have relied on the services of charities. Responding to the pandemic, charities have been on the frontlines in hospitals, nonprofit nursing homes, food banks, meal delivery, and mental health clinics, to name just a few. Charities have also continued the work they usually do throughout the year,…
Read MoreBudget Travel Tips for Female Travellers
Want to maximize your next trip while also minimizing costs? Don’t we all! As fun and fulfilling as travelling is, it can get expensive fast. Flights and accommodations hog the majority of the budget, while experiences like sightseeing and trying delicious new food takes care of the rest. Fortunately, travelling on a tight budget isn’t…
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 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…
Read More4 Simple Steps to Financial Independence
Today’s guest post is written by Chrissy Kay. She blogs at Eat Sleep Breathe FI and podcasts at Explore FI Canada. Chrissy is passionate about sharing her FI* and personal finance knowledge. In this post, she lists some easy, actionable ways to get your FI journey started. As many of you know, I’m not a…
Read MoreHow to Survive a Long Layover
For many travellers, a long layover is one of the worst things possible. The last thing you want is to be wasting time at an airport when travelling, but at the same time, having a long layover might just be a requirement for your itinerary. Obviously, if you have enough time, you can go out…
Read MoreWhen Should You Consider Using the Services of a Licensed Insolvency Trustee?
Unfortunately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about bankruptcy and consumer proposals as of late. With debt at an all-time high, people are just looking at their options and hoping for a new start. To help you navigate the decision to seek professional help, I reached out to Linda Stern, a licensed insolvency trustee…
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Affects Insurance Policies
Two weeks ago I wrote about how trip cancellation insurance works since that was a major concern for many people, but the world has changed quite a but since then. COVID-19 has struck the economy and many Canadians are doing the right thing by looking at their budget to see where they can slash their…
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