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credit-cardJune 20, 2025

5 Ways to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Fast

Got a lot of credit card debt in Canada? You're not by yourself. With the average Canadian owing $4,681 and interest rates up to 30%, moving fast can save you a

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
7 Best High-Interest Savings Accounts in Canada 2025
bankingJune 20, 2025

7 Best High-Interest Savings Accounts in Canada 2025

Want the top savings accounts in Canada with high interest? Here is a quick look at seven great options for 2025 to help you grow your money fast. Quick Picks:

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
personal-financeJune 20, 2025

First-Time Home Buyer Checklist for Canadians

Getting your first home in Canada might seem hard, but you can do it with the right steps. Here's an easy guide to help you start: - Check If You Can Buy: You'r

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
etfJune 20, 2025

Ultimate Guide to Investing in ETFs for Beginners

Putting money in ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) is an easy, low-cost way to widen your pool of investments. With just one buy, you can hold a mix of company share

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Top Canadian Defence Stock of 2025
stocksJune 19, 2025

Top Canadian Defence Stock of 2025

✈️ CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE) – Training Tomorrow's Pilots & Defense Forces Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Saint‑Laurent (Montreal), CAE is a global leader in sim

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
stocksJune 17, 2025

REIT Worth Buying In Canada With $10,000 for Long-Term Income Generation

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) is quietly climbing the ranks among Canadian real estate investment trusts. With a solid blend of stability, growth, and a re

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
stocksJune 13, 2025

Canadian Small Caps - The Definitive Guide

Small caps are core to Canada's stock market ecosystem. Perhaps its because we have easy methods to go public with the CSE, CPC's on the TSX Venture which can s

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
trading-platformsJune 11, 2025

Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is my favourite trading platform out there. I use it for everything. Seriously - my personal accounts, my business accounts and I eve

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
The Stock Market Is Rising — and This Hidden Canadian Gem Is Staying Cheap
stocksJune 10, 2025

The Stock Market Is Rising — and This Hidden Canadian Gem Is Staying Cheap

When markets rally, the usual suspects dominate headlines. But for savvy investors with an eye on long-term value, lesser-known gems often hold the most promise

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
$5,000 and a Decade to Invest? 1 Undervalued Canadian Stock to Consider Now
stocksJune 5, 2025

$5,000 and a Decade to Invest? 1 Undervalued Canadian Stock to Consider Now

🏢 Company Overview Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX: L) is Canada’s largest food and pharmacy retailer, operating approximately 2,500 stores nationwide under recogni

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Early Bird: Stock to Help You Retire in Style
stocksJune 3, 2025

Early Bird: Stock to Help You Retire in Style

🏢 Company Overview Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (TSX: LSPD) is a Montreal-based SaaS company that powers commerce solutions for thousands of small and medium-sized

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
stocksMay 29, 2025

📈 Soaring TSX Stock to Watch in the Second Half of 2026

🏢 Company Overview Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX: FFH) is a diversified Canadian financial services company based in Toronto. Founded in 1985 and led by

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA

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