Mickael Destrempes

Imagine the screen of your new phone shattering into pieces after you accidentally dropped it. Ouch! A credit card with mobile device insurance could help you save hundreds of dollars when replacing a stolen, lost or damaged mobile device. In this article, we present a list of the best credit cards with mobile device insurance […]

Like many of you, the day my “wealth” began to spill out of my piggy bank, I followed my parents to their branch to open my first account. And I kept it that way for several years, even after finishing my studies, without asking myself too many questions. Until the day I scrutinized my monthly […]

Like the small fortune buried in the cracks of your couch or the discovery of a $20 bill in the pockets of an old coat, your tax “return” can be intoxicating with its sweet scent of being reunited with your money. It seems that this money reappears in the most fateful way! But how do […]

Let’s face it – withdrawing cash or making a transfer from your credit card is pretty much always a bad idea. Taking a cash advance is akin to quenching your thirst with a sip of vodka; it may seem useful right away, but it’s rather counterproductive in the end. Like everyone else, I’ve made my […]

Investing in equities remains the best way to create long-term wealth, especially given the low interest rate environment. As bond yields barely manage to beat inflation rates, it makes sense for you to allocate a majority of your savings towards stocks. You can either invest passively via exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or identify individual stocks and […]

Consider a credit report as a resume of your consumption and borrowing habits. Unlike a professional CV, this report does not provide you with the same “creative freedom” in which you present your past in its finest light. An old job that turned sour can be easily omitted from your record. But late payments and […]

I recently told you about an ingenious teenager from Longueuil who’s had resounding success with his Amazon mystery package auctions. Well, I also got into the game. And let’s say that despite some decent finds, my harvest was more amusing and pathetic than practical and profitable. How do these auctions work, you ask? Basically, Maxime […]

One of the most popular registered accounts for Canadians is the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). This account was introduced back in 2009, for every Canadian resident over the age of 18. While any contributions towards the TFSA are not tax-deductible, any withdrawal in the form of capital gains, interests, and even dividends are exempt from […]