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The Frugal Life

Tamar Satov | Jul. 13, 2020

Life can be unpredictable so it's wise to be prepared with the right insurance. Find out what you need and where to get it in this comprehensive guide. Read more >

The Ultimate 5-Step Guide to Maximizing Your Index ETF Returns

Nelson Smith Jul. 7, 2020

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Good Debt vs Bad Debt

Sandra MacGregor Jul. 2, 2020

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Why Invest in Renewable Energy Stocks Right Now

Chris Muller Jun. 24, 2020

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If you are ready to EARN MORE, SAVE BETTER, and LIVE FREE, then you’re in the right spot!

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 | June 25, 2020

Canada's Online Brokers Guide By Jordann Brown | June 25, 2020

A Complete Guide to Robo Advisors By Chris Muller | June 24, 2020

Guide to Canada’s Best Online Banks By Keph Senett | July 14, 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 | Jun. 25, 2020 | 12,901 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 | Jul. 8, 2020 | 3,610 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 | Jun. 22, 2020 | 3,129 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 | 692 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 | Jun. 25, 2020 | 2,157 views

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Depth and Reach of Content

We have painstakingly created 1,000+ on all aspects of Canadian personal finance. Rather than rest on our laurels, we challenge ourselves to produce stay on top of new developments in Canada’s financial world from mortgage rates, to insurance policies, tax savings through new deductions, and investing strategies.

Our Authors

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.

Real, Actionable Advice

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.