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New year, new spending habits Dec 5th
Money-wise, it’s been a challenging year for Canadians but the new year is also a chance to build better strategies around how you spend money. Steer clear of these three common pitfalls for financial success in 2023.
Money mistake #1: Not paying off debt quickly
If you’re in the red, you.... More »
Can you file multiple years of income taxes together in Canada? + MORE Dec 26th
Tax season is approaching. Soon, more than 30 million Canadians will be filing their tax returns. Most Canadians file their taxes every year but according to a paper from Carleton University, as many as 12% of Canadians don’t, and aside from missing out on tax refunds, this is costing many low inc.... More »
What types of tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) exist? + MORE Jun 19th
A tax-free savings account (TFSA) is a fantastic way to earn money on your savings, without having to pay tax on those earnings. Registered by the federal government, TFSAs are available to Canadians aged 18 and older. Unlike a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), you cannot deduct contributio.... More »
Students protest cuts to amount of OSAP grants they can receive + MORE Mar 4th
The current proportion of OSAP funding is about 85 per cent grants to 15 per cent loans, but starting this fall students will receive a maximum of 25 per cent of their OSAP funding as grants..... More »
How does a TFSA work? + MORE Dec 3rd
One of the side-effects of working for a personal finance magazine is that I’m always asked for advice. I always oblige, albeit sheepishly, without letting on that I’m still learning, too (which I freely admit here). For instance, the other day I was having lunch with some friends when we starte.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: July 12, 2021
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Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
How to be a millionaire
I’ve often said that becoming a millionaire should be achievable—if you have a decent wage, manage your debt, get cash-flow-positive and invest in a low-fee manner on a regular schedule. Easy-peasy, eh?
Wealth building is so “simple,” I was able to explain it in a 1,000-word blog.
Alright, alright—so, cutting back on coffee and a few other personal budget items will still leave you 12% short of that millionaires’ club, but it is surprising how modest amounts can add up to millions. (We recently looked at building the $8-million portfolio in this space.)
Here is a very good and simple video that demonstrates how much it takes from various starting points—that is, your age when you begin investing—to kicking off retirement at age 67. How much would you have to invest on a regular schedule beginning in your 20s, 30s or 40s to build that $1-million portfolio?
Here are the deets in chart form: the time it takes to make a million…
How to be a millionaire
I’ve often said that becoming a millionaire should be achievable—if you have a decent wage, manage your debt, get cash-flow-positive and invest in a low-fee manner on a regular schedule. Easy-peasy, eh?
Wealth building is so “simple,” I was able to explain it in a 1,000-word blog.
Alright, alright—so, cutting back on coffee and a few other personal budget items will still leave you 12% short of that millionaires’ club, but it is surprising how modest amounts can add up to millions. (We recently looked at building the $8-million portfolio in this space.)
Here is a very good and simple video that demonstrates how much it takes from various starting points—that is, your age when you begin investing—to kicking off retirement at age 67. How much would you have to invest on a regular schedule beginning in your 20s, 30s or 40s to build that $1-million portfolio?
Here are the deets in chart form: the time it takes to make a million…
What is an ETF?
– moneysense.ca
If you want to think about it in really simple terms, an ETF is like a meal kit. How’s that? Well, if you’re someone who enjoys good food, but doesn’t necessarily consider yourself a good cook, you might pick up a meal kit, because it contains all of the pre-selected elements you need to prepare a tasty dinner.
ETFs may sound a bit like mutual funds—but there are important differences. First, ETFs are traded on stock exchanges, so you can buy or sell them through an online brokerage, if you prefer to DIY. And second, ETFs are generally way cheaper. That’s because rather than actively trying to beat the market, like mutual funds do, ETFs are designed to track a specific index. That requires a lot less of a professional fund manager’s time, and those savings are passed on to you, when you buy an ETF.
In this video, MoneySense’s Editor-in-Chief, Sandra Martin, explains how those fees compare, and more.
ETFs may sound a bit like mutual funds—but there are important differences. First, ETFs are traded on stock exchanges, so you can buy or sell them through an online brokerage, if you prefer to DIY. And second, ETFs are generally way cheaper. That’s because rather than actively trying to beat the market, like mutual funds do, ETFs are designed to track a specific index. That requires a lot less of a professional fund manager’s time, and those savings are passed on to you, when you buy an ETF.
In this video, MoneySense’s Editor-in-Chief, Sandra Martin, explains how those fees compare, and more.
Watch: MoneySense – BMO ETFs – Sandra Martin – What are ETFs
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