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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®
Wealthsimple vs WealthBar (Now CI Direct Investing) Comparison
investJuly 8, 2024

Wealthsimple vs WealthBar (Now CI Direct Investing) Comparison

Robo-advisors are becoming increasingly popular among Canadian investors seeking low-cost and hands-off ways to invest. There are plenty of robo-advisors availa

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
etfJuly 8, 2024

What Is An ETF In Canada (2026)?

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have become incredibly popular in Canada in recent years. You might have heard of ETFs being an excellent alternative to investing

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
What is Koho 2026? Find Out Here
creditJuly 8, 2024

What is Koho 2026? Find Out Here

High credit card fees, fraud, lousy credit; whatever you might be trying to avoid with your traditional credit card, you may not have to anymore. Instead, there

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
What is The Catch With KOHO? Is it Legit in 2026
creditJuly 8, 2024

What is The Catch With KOHO? Is it Legit in 2026

These days, people are becoming cautious of credit cards due to high-interest rates. Many want a way to make purchases without accumulating debt and significant

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®

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