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Altcoins or cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, come in the hundreds. Each with its own twist on blockchain technology and intended uses. We examine the 20 most promising altcoins. This list covers coin worth, coin use, and popularity. You need to consider all of this before putting any coin in your digital wallet. #1 Ethereum (ETH) […]

For many people, the idea of investing seems like an impossibility. Perhaps even facing your own finances head-on is scary and it can seem easier to bury your head in the sand. We are here to help! Before going further, you need to know how rich (or poor) you actually are. And since you’re probably […]

Last year we published articles showing readers how they can save more money. Since last year, we uncovered many more new (and some unconventional) ways to save money yet live a comfortable lifestyle. You don’t need to live like a miser, Radin or a Scrooge, forfeiting pleasure, social outings or alienating and even losing friends […]

Kristy is the paradigm-shifting writer behind the shrewd but sharp FIRE blog, Millenial Revolution. And her rebellious yet astute criticism of traditional finance landed her on our list of Top 25 Best Canadian FIRE Blogs of 2021. With equal parts cheeky sarcasm and insightful, well-informed assessments of the current financial state of affairs, Kristy is […]

Emma was launched in London in 2018 and is a mobile app that calls itself “your best financial friend”. Like Hardbacon, the app enables you to manage your daily budget. Hardbacon, for its part, is a Canadian fintech founded in 2017 that not only allows its users to budget, but also plan according to their […]

Sponsored by CoinSmart Dogecoin has become one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the world over the last two years. In fact, it won’t be a stretch to call it a proper cultural phenomenon and has been embraced by a host of celebrities like Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, Snoop Dogg, etc.  Since January 1, 2020, […]

Sponsored by CoinSmart You can buy DOT with CoinSmart*. But what is DOT? Polkadot is one of the most promising projects in the crypto space. The native token DOT consistently features in the top 10 coins by market cap list. Since July 21, 2021, DOT has almost 5X’d, having jumped from $11 to $51. So, […]

Sponsored by CoinSmart You can buy USDC with CoinSmart*, a publicly listed Canadian crypto trading platform. USDC or USD Coin is one of the most popular USD-backed stablecoins out there.USDC is governed and maintained by CENTRE. CENTRE is a consortium founded by peer-to-peer payments technology company Circle and Coinbase, one of the public crypto trading […]

Buying real estate involves several costs of which many buyers are unaware. With today’s home prices, coming up with the minimum 5% or 20% down payment is no easy feat, so it may seem like this should be enough to cover the cost of buying a house. However, before ever making a mortgage payment, buyers […]

Ontario is the economic powerhouse of Canada, but Toronto can’t take all the credit. Home to almost half of all Canadians, there’s a bevy of opportunities in cities such as Windsor, Guelph or Oakville. It should come as no surprise that the hub of manufacturing, real estate development and commerce has helped feather the nests […]

SPONSORED BY Toronto-based fintech startup goPeer allows Canadians to invest in consumer credit. Until recently, investing in consumer credit was only available to large financial institutions. goPeer changes that by allowing all Canadians to lend to other Canadians and diversify their portfolio within this new asset class. There is a parallel to Uber and other […]

If this list of the richest Canadians in Alberta shows us anything, it’s that the best way to become a billionaire is to have a family member that started an energy business a few decades back. This list is home to some of Albertas most notable families who have all shaped the economic landscape in […]