Posts by Jordann Brown
Should You Open Your Child an RRSP?
When parents consider saving money for their children, they usually think of opening a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), which helps create an education fund for a child. Or they might even consider a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) – a flexible, tax-sheltered way to save money for the future. But what about RRSPs? A child…
Read MoreBest Bad Credit Loans Providers in Canada
If you’re one of the 1 million Canadians with bad credit, you probably know first-hand how it can disrupt every area of your life. From getting approved for a credit card, applying for a mortgage, renting an apartment, or even getting a job, having bad credit makes even the most important tasks difficult. Getting a personal…
Read MoreBest Low Interest Rate Credit Cards Currently on the Market
“Low-interest rates” and “credit cards” are two terms that don’t often go together in the personal finance world, but there are a handful of credit cards in Canada that fit this description. Low interest rate credit cards are a useful tool if you tend to carry a balance on your credit card, or if you…
Read MoreMaximize Your Travel Value with Expedia for TD
As a financially savvy Canadian, you’ve probably booked your vacation using one of the many discount websites. There are dozens of these platforms online, and they all promise to save you hundreds on your travel costs with just a few clicks of your mouse. Expedia is one of the most popular travel comparison websites, but…
Read MoreShould Couples Have Joint or Separate Bank Accounts?
When a couple commits to a life together, merging your money is often the biggest hurdle to achieving marital bliss. It’s easy to see why: combining debts and assets can be complicated and messy, and it’s not uncommon for one spouse to have a vastly different financial philosophy from the other (especially if one is…
Read MoreThe Best Cash Back Credit Cards in Canada
A cash back credit card is a rewards credit card that lets you earn a small percentage of your spending back in cash. The amount you’ll earn back varies from card to card, with the best cash back credit card in Canada allowing you to earn a bundle back on your everyday purchases. The best…
Read MoreCanada’s Best Credit Cards for College Students
If you’re a student making occasional purchases like groceries and gas, online shopping, flights, and hotel reservations, a student credit card can make life much easier. Using a student credit card regularly and paying off your purchases also has the additional benefit of helping you establish a credit score, which will set you up for…
Read MoreQuestrade Review: Canada’s Leading Discount Brokerage
For a discount broker that you can trust, Questrade is your best bet– Canada’s largest independent online brokerage. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Toronto, Questrade has $8 billion in assets under management and has earned the title as Canada’s fastest growing online brokerage, partly thanks to their bare-bones fee structure and excellent trading platforms. Read our Questrade…
Read MoreBest Online Brokerage Accounts in Canada for 2019
Whether you’re investing using a robo advisor or financial advisor, you probably realize that you’re paying a chunk of change in fees and add-ons. To cut costs, you can manage the money yourself by signing up with one of the best online brokerage in Canada like Questrade (which is our top pick). To help you…
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