Around the time we had our 2nd daughter, I dabbled in stock trading rather than investing. I had done my homework and felt like I had a good grasp on the methods but never managed to make money with trading. Although there...
Read MoreDo you often check your brokerage account or mutual fund statements and wonder how they calculate your investment returns? Are you confused by the fine print in your monthly statements? Or maybe you just aren’t happy with the...
Read MoreWant to be rich one day? Or at least want to be whatever version of “rich” that lets you spend your time the way you want to? How freeing would that be? What if I told you there was a way to be that free without having to win...
Read MoreWanting more investment know-how than I can put out? Or are you just looking to get offline while still developing your investing know-how? Whatever the reason, this list of investment books will keep your thirst for...
Read More*Note: This post contains screenshots that are no longer relevant. Questrade updated its web platform in the fall of 2021. I am planning on updating all the screenshots in the new year, so check back soon! It can be intimidating...
Read MoreYour individual investment risk profile is the primary consideration when choosing an asset mix that is best for you. Having your risk profile assessed will allow you to reach your investment goals while staying confident during...
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what an ETF portfolio might look like? In this blog post, I’ll show you how simple an ETF portfolio can be. And to do so I’m going to introduce you to my friends, John, Jane, and Jimmy. The Friends John...
Read MoreChances are you have already invested in a mutual fund or two, and while there are some benefits you are likely taking advantage of, they can be VERY expensive and can easily erode your investment returns. In this blog post, I...
Read MoreSo you’ve done your homework and decided that becoming a DIY investor is right for you. Sometimes though, getting an account opened can be complicated or confusing with some of the questions they ask you. This blog post will...
Read MoreDo you ever feel confused about investments? Like maybe you don’t know your GICs from your ETFs? You know you should be investing in something, but you’re not sure what. Well, that’s perfectly normal....
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that the last year was hard financially. With many Canadians taking reduced pay or losing their jobs altogether, some were forced into using credit cards to pay for essentials like food and power. Others...
Read MoreWhile RRSPs have been around longer than TFSAs, their use and structure have frequently been misunderstood. Now that we also have TFSAs there seems to be even more confusion regarding which accounts to use for your long-term...
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