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Mogo Canada Review 2026: Free Credit Score Reports
creditMarch 23, 2021

Mogo Canada Review 2026: Free Credit Score Reports

Looking to check your credit score for free? This is one service that Mogo offers its users. There are a few companies that offer free credit score reports, so

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Moka App Review 2026: Every Penny Counts (Formerly Mylo)
manage-moneyFebruary 2, 2021

Moka App Review 2026: Every Penny Counts (Formerly Mylo)

The best way to save money is when you don't have to think about it. That's what Moka (formerly Mylo) tries to achieve, is saving and investing on autopilot. Le

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Homewise Review 2026: Get the Best Mortgage Online
manage-moneyJanuary 14, 2021

Homewise Review 2026: Get the Best Mortgage Online

Finding the best mortgage rate, especially as a first-time home buyer, can be challenging in Canada. The price of homeownership is continuously on the rise beca

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Wealthsimple Crypto Review 2026: Easily Buy Bitcoin in Canada
cryptocurrencyJanuary 5, 2021

Wealthsimple Crypto Review 2026: Easily Buy Bitcoin in Canada

Wealthsimple is widely regarded as the Canadian version of the famous Robinhood app, which is partly responsible for commission-free trading in the US. Wealthsi

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
14 Best Alternative Investments In Canada (2026)
investNovember 13, 2020

14 Best Alternative Investments In Canada (2026)

If you want to strengthen your portfolio, incorporating alternative investments could be a smart strategy. These assets can help reduce correlation to tradition

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
manage-moneyOctober 28, 2020

Ampli Review 2026: The New Cash Back App In Canada

Ampli was a Canadian cashback app powered by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), offering users the ability to earn cash rewards on everyday purchases. However, as

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
$400/Month Apartment Tour in Da Nang, Vietnam: Near My Khe Beach!
digital-nomadOctober 19, 2020

$400/Month Apartment Tour in Da Nang, Vietnam: Near My Khe Beach!

Da Nang is a friendly coastal beach city in Vietnam. I got stuck here during the pandemic, and have been here for over 11 months now. I thought I'd show you guy

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
TFSA Rules: 5 Massive TFSA Mistakes to Avoid
personal-financeOctober 15, 2020

TFSA Rules: 5 Massive TFSA Mistakes to Avoid

The Tax-Free-Savings Account, also known as the TFSA, is my favourite investment account to use in Canada. It’s also Canadians' most popular account, with over

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Breezeful Mortgage Review 2026: Digital Mortgage Broker in Canada
manage-moneyOctober 8, 2020

Breezeful Mortgage Review 2026: Digital Mortgage Broker in Canada

A Smarter Way to Shop for Mortgages in Canada Homeownership remains one of the biggest financial goals for Canadians—but finding the right mortgage can feel ove

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Epilogue Review 2026: Create A Legal Will Online In Canada
manage-moneyOctober 8, 2020

Epilogue Review 2026: Create A Legal Will Online In Canada

Nobody likes thinking about death, and many Canadians avoid discussing aspects like life insurance and creating Wills because of this reason. Traditionally, you

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
10 Best Canadian Dividend Aristocrat Stocks in July 2026
investSeptember 30, 2020

10 Best Canadian Dividend Aristocrat Stocks in July 2026

If you are an income-focused investor looking at dividend-paying stocks, Canadian dividend aristocrats are a segment of the stock market that you may not have c

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Live a $8000/Month Lifestyle For Less Than $2,000
digital-nomadSeptember 30, 2020

Live a $8000/Month Lifestyle For Less Than $2,000

At the start of 2019, I was living in Vancouver, which is the most expensive city in Canada. By the end of the year, I left Canada in order to work on my online

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®

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