Posts by Chris Muller
Five Best Investing Books in 2019
Investing can be very complex, but it doesn’t need to be difficult. There are some excellent investment books that will not only help you get started with investing but also provide you with some advanced skills that you can use to grow your portfolio and increase your profits. In this article, we discuss five of…
Read MoreWhat Is Swing Trading?
Passive investing isn’t for everyone. Sometimes, you are more advanced in your investment knowledge and want to take a more aggressive approach. In this article, we’ll talk about swing trading – a type of trading that’s geared toward making profits. We’ll discuss the ins and outs of it, the pros and cons, and some swing…
Read MoreBest Ways to Manage Your Money Better
Managing your finances is an essential life skill, but surprisingly, most schools don’t teach personal finance 101. As a result, many Canadians don’t understand the importance of managing their money – and even fewer know how to do it. In the 2014 Canadian Financial Capability Survey, only 15% of women and 22% of men correctly…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Automate Your Finances and How to Start?
Did you know that 30% of Canadians cite financial stress as a larger worry than their overall health? But managing your money doesn’t have to be a headache! In this article, we share eight simple strategies to automate your finances and grow your wealth, as well as some easy tips on how to get started.…
Read MoreThe Best Robo Advisors in Canada 2019: A Complete Guide
In this article, we’ll review the best robo advisors in Canada for 2019. By the end, you should be able to decide a) if a robo advisor is right for you; and b) which one best suits your needs. If you want a hands-off approach to investing and a combination of a human and computer…
Read MoreThe Value of Value Investing
When I was in college, I thought I wanted to be an equity analyst. So, I went and got two degrees in finance, focusing heavily on investments. But what I learned is that I was taught the sexier methods of investing – looking purely at numbers. This is only one part of value investing, which…
Read MoreQtrade vs. Questrade
As two of the best discount brokerages in Canada, the Qtrade vs. Questrade debate has had DIY investors arguing for years. To help you choose, we’re breaking down each brokerage, so you can find the best fit for you. Before diving in, I should point that both platforms are excellent options and share many common traits,…
Read MoreHow Can Tax Loss Harvesting Help Your Investment Portfolio?
While looking up online brokerages or investment portfolio opportunities, you’ve probably come across a concept known as tax loss harvesting. Briefly, the idea is a legal investment strategy that involves the selling of loss-incurring investment assets like stocks, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and mutual fund shares to reduce the impact of tax deductions on capital…
Read MoreComprehensive Guide on How to Buy Stocks in Canada
Wondering how to buy stocks in Canada, but have no idea where to start? You’re not alone: 4 in 5 millennials are saving money every month, but only half of us are investing in stocks. Luckily, with online brokerages and robo advisors, investing in stocks is easier than you think. Here’s an introduction on how to…
Read More