How to go about securing the best return for your investment in Canada.
Latest News
How to build a financial plan when your income is unpredictable + MORE Aug 14th
A lot of mainstream financial advice operates under the assumption of predictable paycheques and enough financial cushion to comfortably optimize for retirement, investing, or home ownership. But when you’re self-employed, money management tends to look a little different.
I’ve been a freelan.... More »
Sotheby’s Big T. Rex Auction Raises Concerns Hype and Wealth Are Upending Science - WIRED Jul 14th
Sotheby’s Big T. Rex Auction Raises Concerns Hype and Wealth Are Upending Science WIREDSale of multimillion-dollar T rex skeleton is big headache for scientists The GuardianA T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records — and possibly disappear forever &nbs.... More »
How international students can build credit in Canada Jul 15th
Moving to Canada as an international student comes with a long financial to-do list, and building credit is one of the most important items on it. Your credit history from home typically doesn’t transfer, which means you may need to start from scratch when applying for a credit card, phone plan, a.... More »
Why healthy money conversations are key to building wealth together Jul 8th
When it comes to building wealth, most people focus on investments, debt levels, or market performance. But what if the real threat to your financial future isn’t any of those? According to Co-authors of Money Together, Heather and Douglas Boneparth, the biggest risk is hiding in plain sight: the .... More »
Canadians are confident they can spot scams, but should they be? + MORE Jul 29th
A new survey suggests the risk of fraud could be on the rise with nearly one-quarter of respondents saying they or a family member have been the victim of financial scams in the past year. The poll, commissioned by TD and conducted by Leger, found 46% of respondents encounter scams or frau.... More »
Does crypto belong in a Canadian wealth portfolio?
– moneysense.ca
Should you consider adding bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), or other cryptocurrencies to your investment portfolio? For long-term investors who can tolerate significant volatility, a small allocation—sometimes around 5%—is increasingly part of the conversation.
Crypto’s appeal lies in its growth potential and its ability to diversify a portfolio, but it comes with sharp price swings and uncertain long-term outcomes. The key question isn’t just whether it might boost returns, but whether it fits your risk tolerance and overall strategy.
For investors looking to explore the space, platforms like Coinbase have helped make buying, selling, and holding crypto more accessible in Canada.
BTC outperformed the stock market in 7 of the past 10 years
As the table below shows, since 2016 BTC has outperformed the S&P 500 (U.S. stock market index), S&P/TSX Composite (Canadian stock market index), and gold in seven of the past 10 calendar years. The margin of outperformance is not narrow either…
