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Gen Z housing hacks for the return-to-office era + MORE Nov 3rd
After years of remote work and suburban migrations, many young Canadians are being pulled back into city centres, where rental markets are more expensive. Toronto’s average rent, for example, sits around $2,600/month—about 20% higher than the national average, keeping the city among Canada’s p.... More »
Looking for a mortgage in B.C.? Don’t limit your options to the big banks Aug 9th
At last, interest rates are coming down again. For Canadians who are in the market for a new home, facing renewal of their mortgage in the foreseeable future, or feeling unsatisfied with their current home loan, this poses two choices: do you pounce now, or stay on the sidelines in the hope that rat.... More »
TFSA contribution room calculator + MORE Jan 10th
Find out your current tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit by using this calculator.
TFSA is a bit of a misnomer. While you can use it for straightforward savings, think of it more accurately as an investment holding account to store things like exchange-traded funds .... More »
Gen Z Canadians face job losses—but time is on their side + MORE Feb 5th
Statistics Canada has released new employment insurance (EI) data, and it doesn’t look good for Canadian workers. In the year ending November 2025, the number of people receiving EI rose by 16.1%. Among young Canadians aged 15 to 24, the increase was 12.4%. While this group wasn’t hit the hardes.... More »
Helping your kids buy their first home: Smart strategies for today’s market + MORE Mar 5th
With housing prices close to record highs, many young adults worry that homeownership is no longer a realistic goal. But with smart planning, education, and creative strategies, buying that first home is still possible. As parents (or grandparents), we can empower our kids by teaching them strong fi.... More »
3 unfamiliar stocks with 8–12% dividend yield
– canadiancapitalist.com
If you’re looking for good dividend stocks to buy, there’s a good chance you already know the most popular ones. Verizon, Coca Cola, 3M etc. are pretty safe stocks overall, and can easily provide a 5–6% return a year at current prices. But if you want to make more than that with dividends, you have to go look at lesser known stocks that carry a bit more risk. So, here are three stocks that are actually interesting at current prices because of their dividend. It’s not meant to be financial advice, and I’m not telling you to buy them, it’s just a few interesting ideas you might want to research and look into.China Mobile: 8% dividend
This one is a bit tricky, because you can’t buy this stock if you’re an American citizen. Thanks to the infamous sanctions, no American entity can touch this stock with a ten-foot pole, which means you’re out of luck if you or your broker come from the US. If you don’t fall under those categories though, you’re in luck.
China Mobile is a local carrier that does all the basic things carriers do…
