Financial Insights & Guides for Canadians
Practical guides, explainers, and insights to help Canadians understand financial decisions before they make them.
The 11 Best (and 3 Worst) Crypto-Friendly Banks in Canada
Finding a reliable bank to work with when it comes to your cryptocurrency investments is important. As a Canadian, you’ve got to know which banks are going to make it a seamless process, and which ones will make it a…
The 25 Best Canadian Coupon Sites and Apps in Canada
Whether you need to or just like to save, there are countless canadian coupon sites and apps that offer the same thing: savings, points, coupons, or some combination of the three. In times like these, saving money is at the…
Questrade VS Wealthsimple: Which Online Broker Should You Choose?
Online brokerage has grown in popularity in recent years, driving down trading costs between fiercely competitive platforms. There are now a wide variety of online brokers on the Canadian market, with different prices, features and tools. With the arrival of…
A review of Wealthsimple
Wealthsimple is an online investing service founded by Michael Katchen in 2014 in Toronto. Today the company has over $70 billion in assets under administration. Wealthsimple stood out from the start by offering smart and simple investing without the high…
The 10 Best Banks for Students in Canada
The best bank for students in Canada shouldn’t just give you a free account with unlimited transactions, it should reward you too. Why? Because people rarely change banks, even when there are better deals out there. That makes you a…
The 5 Best Websites to Sell Gift Cards in Canada
Gee, thanks for the gift card. I mean, a gift card is a nice gift to receive but it may not always be the right one. There are many reasons why someone may wish to sell gift cards in Canada.…
The 8 Best Black Credit Cards in Canada
Black credit cards are the ultimate status symbol. Often rare and exclusive, they’re designed for the rich and are considered prestigious. Plus, they come with some great perks including special discounts and premium benefits not available with a standard card.…
The 8 Easiest Credit Cards to Get in Canada
Qualifying for a new credit card can be tough. What are the easiest credit cards to get in Canada? Whether you have insufficient credit history or a poor credit score, it can be difficult to determine exactly which cards you…
A New Beginning for Hardbacon
Dear Hardbacon Community, We’re excited to share some great news with you. Hardbacon is starting a new chapter, and we’re thrilled to have you on this journey with us. As you may know, Hardbacon faced significant challenges in 2024. But…
Infinite Banking: An Intriguing, Yet Little-Known Strategy
Coined by R. Nelson Nash and first popularized in the United States, infinite banking is gaining in popularity in Canada. In a nutshell, it’s a strategy that involves taking out whole life insurance, then borrowing money from your insurance for…
The End of a Chapter for Hardbacon
It is with a heavy heart that I write my last post for Hardbacon. Indeed, all employees of Hardbacon (Bacon Financial Technologies Inc.) have been let go, and our operations are now suspended. The company will declare bankruptcy in the…
The CIBC Costco Credit Card: Benefits and Alternatives
The CIBC Costco credit card comes with great rewards and can reduce your bill if you shop at Costco often. But if you shop at several different locations, take the time to compare it to other store credit cards. Quick…
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