Investing

What is the best thing to do with your spare cash, pay off debt or invest? The answer, as you might expect, is that it depends. There are definitely some general rules to follow, though, and … Read More

Your net worth is one of the most important numbers to track over time. It’s the difference between what you currently own and what you currently owe, giving you an overall look at your financial picture … Read More

The world has gone almost completely digital: We order our meals with a few clicks and they’re delivered right to our door, we communicate increasingly online, and banking can be done right from our phones. And … Read More

Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) are catching on in Canada, with more than four in 10 Canadian households already contributing to one, according to the latest Census. Unfortunately, some investors are missing out on the full benefits … Read More

We’ve all heard stories of people who, with some combination of skill and luck, hit it big on real estate or cryptocurrency or pot stocks. Depending on your tolerance for risk, you can give those things … Read More

Building a GIC Ladder is a great way to diversify your GIC investments.

As we count down the seconds to a New Year, we often reminisce about the year that was; the good, the bad, and the ugly. And that’s just talking about our finances. Maybe you hit a … Read More

No one likes debt, especially when they’re carrying hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt in the form of a mortgage. Most financial pundits will argue that you should pay it down as quickly as possible. … Read More

Green investing is a category of investing where people choose to invest their money in ways that support environmentally friendly businesses and initiatives or protect and conserve natural resources. They can include alternative energy sources (such … Read More

Financial writers get really excited in January. Like, really excited. Why? Because it’s RRSP season! For two beautiful months in summer, Canadians from coast to coast drag their jet skis out of the garage, dust them … Read More