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Questrade Offer Code 2026: $50 Free Stock Trades
investApril 27, 2021

Questrade Offer Code 2026: $50 Free Stock Trades

Signing up for Questrade through this Questrade Offer Code 50 which will give you $50 in free trades when you invest at least $1,000 in your account. You don't

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How to Buy Stocks in Canada: 5 Quick Steps for July 2026
investApril 13, 2021

How to Buy Stocks in Canada: 5 Quick Steps for July 2026

Are you a Canadian that’s looking to buy stocks but doesn’t know where or how to get started? Only 41% of Canadians don’t invest in the stock market, while thre

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How to Buy Bitcoin in Canada 2026: 7 Online Exchanges
cryptocurrencyMarch 29, 2021

How to Buy Bitcoin in Canada 2026: 7 Online Exchanges

Canada had the tenth highest bitcoin trading volume in 2020. Even if you aren’t one of the many Canadians who invested in bitcoin yet, you may be considering di

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
8 CRA Scams and How to Avoid Them
manage-moneyMarch 23, 2021

8 CRA Scams and How to Avoid Them

Did you know that in 2020, about 41,000 Canadians fell victim to fraud and CRA scams, which cost them over $107 million collectively? That’s $11 million more th

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
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®

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