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Jordann Brown | Apr. 2, 2020

Many Canadians are facing a significant loss of income because of the coronavirus crisis. To ease financial stress, the federal government has introduced a number of benefit programs for parents, students, full-time, self-employed and contract workers. Read on to learn all about COVID-19 emergency benefits and financial relief from the Canadian government. Read more >

Best Investments in Canada

Robb Engen Mar. 31, 2020

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The Best Investment Apps for Canadians 2020

Jordann Brown Mar. 26, 2020

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Does Your Credit Card Trip Cancellation Insurance Cover Coronavirus Cancellations?

Sandra MacGregor Mar. 24, 2020

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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 | February 10, 2020

Canada's Online Brokers Guide By Jordann Brown | March 11, 2020

A Complete Guide to Robo Advisors By Chris Muller | February 18, 2020

Guide to Canada’s Best Online Banks By Keph Senett | April 1, 2020

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1Why I Cancelled Mint.com

Here is a story about why I cancelled my account with Mint.com

Lisa Jackson | Mar. 11, 2020 | 7,999 views

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

Buying your first home can be a bit daunting and you may not be sure of where to start. Read our step-by-step guide about buying a house in Canada, so you can close with confidence.

Keph Senett | Apr. 1, 2020 | 2,483 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. 20, 2020 | 1,660 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 | Mar. 4, 2020 | 328 views

5How to Start Investing in Canada

New to the world of online investing? 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 | Feb. 10, 2020 | 1,093 views

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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.