Are credit cards a blessing or a curse? Well, it all depends on your spending habits. With good habits, using a credit card actually saves you money since you can earn cashback or other rewards. With bad habits, you’ll be... Read More

Have you ever thought about making the mortgage interest on your house tax-deductible? Depending on your situation, this could save you a lot of money! In the United States, you’re already able to claim mortgage interest expenses related to roughly... Read More

Structured notes are a powerful investment product that should be considered as part of your portfolio. The right structured note combines protection for your money with the upside for investment gains. There are lots of complexities that can be built... Read More

All-inclusive banking plans have become very popular in recent years, and the TD all-inclusive banking plan is one of the best. It combines unlimited day-to-day banking transactions with other great perks. With the TD all-inclusive account you get: 1. Unlimited... Read More

What is Norbert’s Gambit? It’s a great way for you to convert your CAD to USD, or vice-versa. The basic idea is to find a security that is listed in both US dollars and Canadian dollars. You then buy the... Read More

Creating an investment portfolio is one of the first steps towards growing your money. However, it is not easy to filter out all of the noise and get real advice. For most of us, investing money isn’t a full time... Read More

Net worth is one of the best indicators of how financially strong you are. Your net worth is essentially everything you have (eg. cash, investments, home equity) minus everything you owe (eg. student loan, car loan, credit card bills, mortgage).... Read More

Do you hate paying foreign exchange fees? So do we! Luckily, there’s a way for you to convert between US dollars and Canadian dollars, or vice-versa, without paying a foreign exchange fee. This tried and tested currency conversion strategy is... Read More

Congratulations on looking into ETF’s and index funds. Understanding these key tools are one of the most important steps on your investing journey. What’s the difference between an index fund and an ETF? What are the pros and cons of... Read More

iShares and Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETF’s) are some of the most popular products in the market. People often have difficulty choosing between them, and for good reason. Both companies offer excellent products that are often very similar.  We’re going to... Read More