Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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Applying for your first credit card? Here’s what you should know before getting one + MORE Feb 3rd
The convenience of making purchases with your credit card comes with many advantages, like rewards, perks and a solid credit history. However, if used irresponsibly, this financial tool can lead to unmanageable debt and a low credit score. So, how can you be a responsible credit card owner? I will e.... More »
Canadian Tire Rewards: How to earn CT Money with the Triangle Rewards program and Triangle Mastercard May 24th
If you’re Canadian, chances are you’ve shopped at Canadian Tire. The retailer, established nearly 100 years ago to sell tires, has steadily expanded into a one-stop shop for everything home, automotive and outdoors, which means customers can find everything from patio furniture to hockey equipme.... More »
Best FHSAs in Canada: Where to get the first home savings account + MORE May 2nd
Canadians can now boost their savings for a down payment on a home with a first home savings account (FHSA). The account, also referred to as the tax-free first home savings account, creates up to $40,000 in tax-free savings room for first-time home buyers. To date, more than 300,000 Canadians have .... More »
Canadians collectively owe $1.8 trillion in household debt + MORE Mar 13th
TORONTO _ Canadians’ collective household debt has climbed to $1.8 trillion as an international financial group sounds an early warning that the country’s banking system is at risk from rising debt levels.
Equifax Canada says consumers now owe $1.821 trillion including mortgages as of th.... More »
How to build a core couch potato portfolio Sep 4th
You can build a couch-potato portfolio in three simple ways—using index mutual funds, index ETFs, or asset-allocation ETFs.
But before we dive into these further, an important note. The following options are meant to illustrate sample portfolios and do not constitute financial advice. If .... More »
The close: TSX rises with banks, miners; Dow, S&P log record highs
– theglobeandmail.com
U.S stocks start fourth quarter on a strong note; TSX ends modestly higher has energy stocks weigh
