Investing
DIY Investing | How to manage your investment portfolio and reach your financial goals
You’ve created your stock market portfolio—but how do you ensure that you don’t lose your hard-earned money? After all, we’ve seen the stock market crash multiple times in the past several decades. We’ve also witnessed…
TFSA Withdrawal Rules
TFSAs are lauded as one of the best savings vehicles for Canadians, thanks to their flexibility. However, while they may offer more opportunities for Canadians to save for various goals, they are not without their…
Mortgage Payment Options In Canada
When it comes to mortgages, you will have a number of options. Mortgage payment options in Canada are not one size fits all but rather can be somewhat tailored to best fit your budget and…
DIY Investing | How to choose and open a brokerage account
With so many online brokers, trying to choose one and buying stocks can seem intimidating. Here I’ll guide you through the discount brokerages available in Canada, how to open an account and make your first…
What is a Mortgage Pre-Approval?
If you are in the market to buy a new home, you’ll want to know what is a mortgage pre-approval. Essentially you can find out the what interest rate and how much you’ll be approved…
DIY Investing: How to create your stock market portfolio
To become a successful DIY investor, you’ll need to understand the accounts you can use and the financial products available to achieve your goals. In my opinion, this is the fun part of being a…
DIY Investing: All-in-one ETFs
With thousands of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds available in the market, it can be dizzying trying to determine which are the most suitable for your investor type. No one can predict which industries…
Fixed vs Variable Mortgage: What’s the difference?
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions in many of our lives. Rather than paying fully in cash, most homebuyers will choose to borrow money from the bank to pay for their…
DIY Investing: What type of investor are you?
It takes courage to become a DIY investor. Kudos to you for choosing this path. But before you start buying stocks, it’s important to understand your investor personality type. We’ll take you through the various…
What is the First Time Home Buyer Incentive?
Have you wondered what is the First Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI)? This new government program is meant to help you become a homeowner, but admittedly, it’s quite confusing. Essentially, it’ll help you reduce your…