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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Jul 27th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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How to stop procrastinating and cross two major money moves off your list + MORE Feb 11th
Dying intestate is a term that means someone has died without a will. Dying without a will means that the government gets to use provincial laws to decide how to distribute your estate and appoint your executor.—Willful.co, “Dying Without A Will In Canada.”
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Can transferring ownership of a house help avoid probate tax? + MORE May 2nd
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I was having dinner with a friend and talking about inheritance tax regarding her parents’ house when they pass away. If they transferred ownership while the parents were still living, what would the impact of the inheritance tax be?
–Mary
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Webull Canada Review 2024 + MORE Feb 15th
Webull has arrived in Canada recently. The buzzy stock trading platform, which has 11 million customers around the world, announced on January 2 that it was accepting applications for Canadian accounts. Should you use Webull?
Is Webull available in Canada?
Yes. Webull Corporation, a pop.... More »
ETF strategies to help Canadian investors combat a weak loonie + MORE Jan 29th
While recent moves from the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve primarily influence borrowing costs, they’ve also contributed to a sharp divergence in currency exchange rates. Specifically, the Canadian dollar has depreciated significantly against the U.S. dollar. When interest rates .... More »
Wealthsimple Trade in-depth review 2021: The pros and cons
– moneysense.ca
Since making its debut in 2014, Canada’s Wealthsimple has helped to demystify investing for hundreds of thousands of regular people who want to grow their money. The company’s success thus far is unquestionable: As of late February 2021, its AUM (assets under management) have been valued at $8.4 billion, and its online investment management tools have won multiple awards. In March 2019, Wealthsimple introduced Wealthsimple Trade, which immediately attracted attention for its ability to allow Canadians to buy and sell individual stocks and ETFs (exchange-traded funds) with zero commission fees. In late January, Wealthsimple Trade was ranked number one in the Canadian Apple App Store, and has remained in the top 10 ever since.
Wondering if Wealthsimple Trade is right for you? Here, we present the pros and cons of Wealthsimple Trade, as well as take a deeper dive into its features and how it works, so you can decide.
Wondering if Wealthsimple Trade is right for you? Here, we present the pros and cons of Wealthsimple Trade, as well as take a deeper dive into its features and how it works, so you can decide.
Wealthsimple Trade* pros and cons
The pros
Wealthsimple Trade is the only commission-free trading platform in Canada…
