Personal Finance

You’ve started your investing journey. You’re reading the blogs, you’re a member of the Facebook groups, and opened your online brokerage account. First, you invest in VGRO, a fantastic all-in-one ETF from Vanguard, one of the … Read More

More than eleven million Canadians have already filed their taxes according to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). As of April 6, the average refund works out to quite a sizeable chunk of change: $1,788. While many … Read More

Some estimate that approximately 40% of marriages in Canada end in divorce; financial problems are often at the heart of those splits. What financial conversations should you be having with your partner before you get married?  … Read More

Modifying your car for the first time can be overwhelming. There are multiple directions you can take with your upgrade. Are you changing your vehicle to give it more performance, or do you want your car … Read More

Many people dream of becoming a published author, but few take the risk and pursue it. Andrew Larsen is one of those few who took the dive and became a successful children’s author. Andrew has published … Read More

Whether you dread tax season like a root canal or you enjoy this annual ritual of civic duty, filing taxes can get the best of us. This is for myriad reasons, really, but the root of … Read More

The Canadian Couch Potato (CCP) is a blog created by Dan Bortolotti to help Canadians implement the Couch Potato investing strategy. The Couch Potato strategy began in the US in the 90s. It’s a super simple … Read More

Canadian real estate prices are rising in areas outside of the big urban centres. Statistics Canada reports that growth in large urban centres has slowed during the pandemic. The desire for more space, both inside and … Read More

The RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan lets you use $35,000 of your RRSP for a down payment on a home. But there are other things you need to consider.

To pay back debt or invest. That’s the question. And it’s top of mind for many Canadians now more than ever. Between historically-low interest rates, lockdowns driving a sharp decline in consumer spending, and online brokerages … Read More