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Maybe you haven’t thought about a Last Will and Testament, but you’ve at least thought about what happens after you die. I mean what happens to your stuff, your body, and your loved ones. Not if you end up in a good place, bad place, or just pushing up daisies. You’re young but you still […]

Sponsored by BMO Exchange Trade Funds  Ever wonder what you would have done differently with your money when you had the chance? Adriano Starinieri doesn’t.   Adriano is a money influencer and YouTube content creator who started investing at a young age and has been hooked ever since. He’s tried all sorts of investment vehicles, but […]

We’ve reached the end of the road in our Banknotes of Canada series. If you thought we were done with the Canadian 100 dollar bill, then we have a list of five things you don’t know about the Canadian 1000 Dollar bill. The fact that Canada even had a 1000 bill is something noteworthy for […]

Are you a business owner searching for an accessible business credit card that meets your business needs and your budget? A secured business credit card can help improve your credit, give you rewards and help you stay on budget. These types of cards are a great option if you run a business and have a […]

Brim Financial might not be a well-known name in Canada, but it’s definitely very reliable and enjoys a positive image. The company offers a variety of credit cards that we will dissect in this review. Let’s get started: Introduction to Brim Financial  Co-founded by Rasha Katabi in 2015, Brim Financial is a fintech company offering […]

Canadian banknotes are constantly changing, attempting to craft a national identity and reflect an ever-changing society, as this article and the rest of our Canadian Banknote Series attest. With the Canadian 5 and 10 dollar bills undergoing vertical transformations and design changes, it seems likely that the Canadian 100 dollar bill will undergo a similar […]

Condos are becoming popular home choices for many Canadians as more people move into urban centres. Condos can be a great living choice, but you need to be aware that these buildings have bylaws and rules that must be followed. Even though you may own and pay the mortgage for a unit, condo residents are […]

A single limit of endorsement can save you money and stress… if you have it. Home insurance documents can be boring to read, but you need to go through all the terms and conditions to ensure your property is adequately covered in the event of a loss.  Some insurance policies are standard, while some are […]

It’s easy to become confused and possibly even stressed when dealing with personal finance these days. Mortgages, fixed income vs equity, bond yields, dividends, financial statements… These are all terms that can make even the most intelligent of Canadians feel insecure and even anxious about their own relationship with money. And understandably so. You may […]

In Collaboration with CoinSmart Crypto investors are in hot water. It’s enough to make even the most die-hard maximalist wonder if the space is going under. Take a breath – crypto isn’t going anywhere. The market has survived several stunning crashes, and that was before businesses and major institutional investors entered the chat. If you’re […]

In Collaboration with Pine Pining for a place to call home? Housing prices are finally headed down the mountain, but interest rate hikes are killing affordability. For many Canadians, home ownership woes have shifted from the down payment debacle, to how much income is needed to get a mortgage. Current homeowners are hot under the […]

Rules and regulations surrounding unvaccinated travel have been keeping some of us close to home for the last two years. But travel requirements have slowly been easing up over the course of 2022. Countries all over the world are finally lifting one important entry requirement: proof of vaccination.  While some rules may still be in […]