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Investing can be overwhelming and confusing, with a plethora of options and platforms to choose from. Two of the most popular online investment platforms in Canada are Questrade and Wealthsimple. Each platform offers its own unique features, benefits and drawbacks, and choosing between the two can be a daunting task. But, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at both Questrade and Wealthsimple, comparing everything from account types, types of assets, fees, US dollar purchases, customization and control, and size and reputation. By the end of this article, you’ll have a good understanding of which platform is the best fit for your investment goals.
Account Types:
Questrade offers a wide range of account types, including registered and non-registered accounts, as well as TFSA, RRSP, and RESP accounts. They also offer corporate and trust accounts, which can be useful for businesses and high net worth individuals. For a Questrade trading account, you need a minimum balance of $1,000 to start trading…

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Introducing “A Rich Life,” a new column by Shaun Maslyk, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Financial Behaviour Specialist, that explores how we can use financial psychology to understand our real-life money stories.

Money. Money. Money… 

Stop scrolling, reading or glancing ahead and pause for a moment. Tune in to what you feel after reading the word “money.” 

That instant reaction to those five letters signifies so much. It is directly linked to your emotions and the stories you have attached to money. This is the psychology behind money in action.

Why is understanding the psychology behind money so important? 

We often don’t have a clue how money impacts us psychologically. Yet our money affects every single financial behaviour we have. So, if we seek meaningful behavioural changes with our finances—or peace in our relationship with money (yes, you have a relationship with money)—understanding how we feel about money is worthwhile.

And don’t worry: You don’t need a Ph…

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