Investing
FinTech in Canada Explained
FinTech in Canada has been growing at a rapid pace. New players are coming online all the time which has given Canadians more choice when it comes to their financial needs. Even traditional banks have…
I bought a home, now what?
A few months ago I wrote about how I bought a condo. Despite how much I prepared, there was no way for sure to tell what would happen after I closed. Well, some things went…
The Pros and Cons of DIY Investing
Becoming a do-it-yourself (DIY) investor is what I consider one of my greatest financial victories. It wasn’t an easy decision, truthfully, it was pretty scary at the start. Saving always came naturally for me, but now I…
Why I Became Serious About Money
About 7 years ago I was on top of the world. I was doing well in my career, and I had recently gotten engaged to my girlfriend. Paying for the wedding wasn’t a huge concern since…
Questions To Ask Your Financial Advisor
Earlier in the year I wrote about how to find a good financial advisor which focused on fee only and fee-based advisors. Very few of us will start off at that level so I wanted…
How I Got My Deferred Sales Charges Waived
A while back I wrote Signs your advisor doesn’t know anything. This was a controversial post as some of the things I brought up didn’t sit well for some readers, but I will say this; the…