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Simplii Vs. Tangerine 2026: Which Digital Bank Is Better?
bankingJuly 8, 2024

Simplii Vs. Tangerine 2026: Which Digital Bank Is Better?

According to the Canadian Bankers Association, nearly eight out of ten Canadians (78%) use digital methods to conduct their banking. This is great news for digi

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VTI Review 2026: A Vanguard US total Market ETF
etfJuly 8, 2024

VTI Review 2026: A Vanguard US total Market ETF

Are you looking to invest in US stocks but want something more comprehensive than your average S&P 500 Index ETF? While the S&P 500 targets a wide range of US l

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Survey Junkie Canada Review 2026: Earn Some Side Cash
make-moneyJuly 8, 2024

Survey Junkie Canada Review 2026: Earn Some Side Cash

Survey Junkie is open to all Canadians and offers fair payment in exchange for sharing your online behaviour and completing surveys. If you’ve been looking for

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
manage-moneyJuly 8, 2024

8 The Richest People in Brampton 2026: Brampton's Wealthiest Individuals Unveiled

Brampton, nestled in the heart of Ontario, Canada, emerges as a beacon of cultural diversity and economic vibrancy, drawing entrepreneurs and business leaders f

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Travel For Free And Cheap: 11 Ways To Travel Hack Without Credit Cards
save-moneyJuly 8, 2024

Travel For Free And Cheap: 11 Ways To Travel Hack Without Credit Cards

Want to save on travelling without having to sign up for a new credit card? You’ve probably read a million reviews on signing up for different credit cards to s

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
US Global Jets ETF Review (June 2026): How to Buy it In Canada
etfJuly 8, 2024

US Global Jets ETF Review (June 2026): How to Buy it In Canada

The global airline industry saw its wings clipped during the pandemic. COVID-19 negatively impacted all sectors of the global economy, but the aviation industry

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VBAL vs VGRO: 2 Canadian Vanguard ETF Portfolios (2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

VBAL vs VGRO: 2 Canadian Vanguard ETF Portfolios (2026)

Vanguard is a well-known low-cost ETF provider around the world with a diverse lineup of ETFs available for Canadians to purchase. VBAL and VGRO are two ETF por

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VEQT vs VGRO: Comparing the Higher-Risk Vanguard ETF Portfolios (2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

VEQT vs VGRO: Comparing the Higher-Risk Vanguard ETF Portfolios (2026)

Vanguard is a leader in the low-cost ETF space globally, offering a diverse lineup of ETFs for Canadians to invest in. VEQT and VGRO are two ETF portfolios that

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VFV vs VOO: Tracking the S&P 500 Index (2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

VFV vs VOO: Tracking the S&P 500 Index (2026)

The S&P 500 Index tracks the largest US companies by market capitalization and is an extremely popular index across the world. Investors are unable to invest di

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VFV Vs VSP: To Hedge Or Not To Hedge The S&P 500 ETF (2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

VFV Vs VSP: To Hedge Or Not To Hedge The S&P 500 ETF (2026)

Investors around the world like to compare their investment returns against the most popular index, the S&P 500. In Canada, Vanguard offers investors both a cur

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
VUN Vs XUU: Broad U.S. Equity ETFs Comparison (2026)
etfJuly 8, 2024

VUN Vs XUU: Broad U.S. Equity ETFs Comparison (2026)

US stocks have been one of the best-performing asset classes within the global investment landscape over the past several decades. While the incredibly popular

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Wealthsimple Trade Plus Subscription 2026: Buy U.S Stocks and ETFs
investJuly 8, 2024

Wealthsimple Trade Plus Subscription 2026: Buy U.S Stocks and ETFs

In the past, I felt that Wealthsimple Trade fell short in one key area: its lack of a U.S. dollar account. This forced you to trade U.S. stocks or ETFs at a hig

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®

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