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Taxes

Tamar Satov | May. 14, 2021

It's smart to try and get every tax break possible to reduce what you owe to the government. For some Canadians, that could means claiming the interest paid on mortgage payments. But your eligibility for a mortgage interest tax deduction depends on a number of circumstances. Find out whether this tax-saving strategy will work for you. Read more >

Your Comprehensive Guide to RRSP - Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Robb Engen May. 11, 2021

RRSPs and TFSAs Read more >

How American Express Membership Rewards Work and How to Get the Most Out of Your Points

Hannah Logan May. 7, 2021

Credit Cards Read more >

A Comprehensive Guide to Estate Planning in Canada

Tamar Satov Apr. 29, 2021

Personal Finance Read more >

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Young and Thrifty has been named the Best Personal Finance Blog in Canada by our peers and we pride ourselves on breaking down confusing jargon into fun, bite-sized chunks. Young and Thrifty posts are basically what should have learned in high school – but didn’t! We have everything from tips on budgeting, to online banking hacks, discount brokerage reviews, and the Ultimate Guide to Canada’s Robo Advisors.

How to Start Investing in Canada By Chris Muller | May 3, 2021

Canada's Online Brokers Guide By Jordann Brown | March 22, 2021

A Complete Guide to Robo Advisors By Chris Muller | January 11, 2021

Guide to Canada’s Best Online Banks By Keph Senett | May 11, 2021

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1Why I Cancelled Mint.com

Why I cancelled my account with Mint.com, and what I did instead.

Lisa Jackson | Jan. 13, 2021 | 29,389 views

2Buying A House in Canada: A Guide to Buying Your First Home

An essential step-by-step guide to buying a house in Canada.

Keph Senett | Feb. 1, 2021 | 13,865 views

3Best Personal Loan Interest Rates in Canada

Learn how easy it is to apply for personal loans in Canada, whether private loans can be a good source of fast cash, and which lenders are the best in Canada. We also break down the best personal loan interest rates in Canada and discuss secured vs. unsecured personal loans in Canada.

Jordann Brown | Feb. 22, 2021 | 8,654 views

4A Guide to Retirement Planning in Canada

Stressed about how to save money for retiring in Canada? We've got it covered with our retirement planning tips, which includes how much to save for retirement, when to start saving, and how to save money.

Jordann Brown | Apr. 5, 2021 | 2,304 views

5How to Start Investing in Canada

New to the world of online investing? Now sure how to choose which robo-advisor or online brokerage to use? Here’s how to start investing online in Canada. Get started with online investing even if you don’t have much money to invest.

Chris Muller | May. 3, 2021 | 14,192 views

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Our authors will always be 100% Canadian with particular expertise in areas such as TFSAs, RESPs, RRSPs, and the Canadian housing market. As well as in specific Canadian companies such as market leaders Questrade, Tangerine, and Wealthsimple.

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We focus on providing readers with actionable steps. Rather than simply writing “try a robo advisor”, we’ll instead provide full-product reviews on top robo advisors such as Wealthsimple, Nest Wealth, Justwealth, and ModernAdvisor. We also reveal the exact financial products that we use in areas such as online banking, discount brokerages, credit cards, and mortgage comparisons.