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How to Invest 100k in Canada: 7 Distinct Ways (2026)
invest•January 15, 2023

How to Invest 100k in Canada: 7 Distinct Ways (2026)

If you have saved up $100,000 and are considering ways to grow your money, there is a wide range of approaches that you can take to investing. Although the stoc

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
How to Invest in Index Funds in Canada: 4 Easy Steps to Get Started (2026)
invest•January 2, 2023

How to Invest in Index Funds in Canada: 4 Easy Steps to Get Started (2026)

Are you thinking of investing in index funds in Canada but have no idea how to get started? Index funds are passive pooled investments (typically exchange-trade

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
5 Best Investment Accounts In Canada 2026: Know Your Options
invest•January 2, 2023

5 Best Investment Accounts In Canada 2026: Know Your Options

Are you looking to start investing but want to make sure you have a good understanding of the different types of accounts in Canada? A lot of investors are conf

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Socially Responsible Investing In Canada: 5 Best Ways To Invest In SRI (2026)
invest•January 2, 2023

Socially Responsible Investing In Canada: 5 Best Ways To Invest In SRI (2026)

Are you looking to invest responsibly as a Canadian but have no idea how to get started? Socially responsible investing, or SRI, is a trend that is quickly bein

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
How To Invest As A Teenager In Canada: 4 Obvious ways (2026)
invest•December 26, 2022

How To Invest As A Teenager In Canada: 4 Obvious ways (2026)

Are you a teenager that is looking to start investing but don't know what options are available to you? I will focus on approaches to investing that can be take

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Roth IRA in Canada: the TFSA Equivalent (2026)
manage-money•December 22, 2022

Roth IRA in Canada: the TFSA Equivalent (2026)

One of the key differences between investing from within the US and within Canada is the difference in tax-advantaged accounts. Canada does not have Roth IRAs b

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
5 Best Stock Tracking Apps In Canada: Keep Tabs On Your Picks (2026)
invest•December 8, 2022

5 Best Stock Tracking Apps In Canada: Keep Tabs On Your Picks (2026)

Do you want to keep track of how your stocks are performing but are not sure which app to consider using? As of January 2022, Canada’s share of the world’s tota

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
RBC Direct Investing Review 2026: A Major Bank Trading Platform
invest•November 14, 2022

RBC Direct Investing Review 2026: A Major Bank Trading Platform

Almost half (48%) of young Canadians between the ages of 18 and 34 have started do-it-yourself investing after the beginning of COVID-19. The major Canadian ban

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Desjardins Online Broker (Disnat) Review 2026 – A Competitive Platform
invest•November 14, 2022

Desjardins Online Broker (Disnat) Review 2026 – A Competitive Platform

A large number of discount brokerages available to Canadians for self-directed trading and investing can make it hard to decide on one. After the removal of fix

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
8 Best Stocks To Buy For Beginners in Canada in October 2026
invest•October 24, 2022

8 Best Stocks To Buy For Beginners in Canada in October 2026

Are you looking to start investing in stocks but have no idea where to begin or which stocks to buy? 59% of Canadians currently invest in the stock market, with

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Scotia iTrade Vs Questrade (October 2026): Battle of the Brokerages
invest•September 7, 2022

Scotia iTrade Vs Questrade (October 2026): Battle of the Brokerages

Investing isn’t as daunting as it once was. Today, there are a variety of online brokerages that let you open your own account and trade stocks and other securi

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Bitcoin Scams In Canada: 4 Hustles to Be Aware of (2026)
cryptocurrency•August 30, 2022

Bitcoin Scams In Canada: 4 Hustles to Be Aware of (2026)

Buying, selling, trading, and investing in Bitcoin can be confusing, especially if you’re new to the market. Plus, it’s not a heavily regulated industry, which

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→