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Cryptocurrency ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) are a type of investment fund that is listed on a stock exchange and invests in crypto assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Cryptocurrency ETFs have been gaining traction in Canada for being a low-risk way to get exposure to cryptocurrencies without having to worry about things like security and liquidity. […]

The idea of passive income is quite exciting. After all, who doesn’t want to enjoy a source of income that doesn’t require them to work? It sounds too good to be true. However, it is true. Passive income can help improve your lifestyle and allow you to enjoy the luxuries of life. Back in the […]

It’s time to talk about private lenders. Nothing kills your vibe quite like an unexpected expense or a big purchase you can’t avoid. Then you have to apply for a personal loan from your bank and play phone tag for weeks, assuming you have good enough credit to qualify. If you don’t, well, you know […]

Red charts in the morning, an investor’s warning. Why did the crypto market crash over two days in May? On the morning of May 8, 2022, a lot of cryptocurrency investors woke up to their crypto portfolios deep in the red with heavy losses. The night before, a single trade sent a pair of coins […]

You may know Mogo for its prepaid card but the Canadian fintech offers various financial management tools and services. The company was founded in 2003 and has continued to expand their products to include everything from credit score monitoring to prepaid visa cards and, most recently, Bitcoin trading. As digital currency trading has exploded in […]

Fundamental Analysis is one of the main methods used to determine a stock’s intrinsic value, or fair value. The process is not necessarily intended to lead to an exact measure of a stock’s worth, but is meant to provide investors with some notion as to a reasonable price. Ultimately, the objective of fundamental analysis is […]

He walked away without a scratch. But our totaled car wasn’t so lucky. I paced the floor, bouncing a fussy newborn, annoyed that my husband wasn’t home from work yet. I was sleep-deprived and completely unaware that my husband was involved in a potentially fatal car collision. A transport truck was merging onto the highway […]

What types of income do financially independent people rely on to support their lifestyles? Contrary to earning income from a job, for which you have to be present and make a significant effort, passive income refers to anything that generates money for you without you having to lift a finger…or almost. The challenge for small […]

If you read Hardbacon, you know that a lot of the richest people in Canada have diversified into real estate holdings; names like Greenberg, Thomson, Rahi, Apostopoulos, Azrieli, and Goldhar. Some inherited their wealth, others built in from hard work and diversified risk. They did it and you can too. It is a mistake to […]

Okay, panic ensues after every dip and critics can’t wait to declare bitcoin dead for the umpteenth time. Yet, an increasing number of Canadian retailers are ready to take the plunge and accept Bitcoin as an official means of payment. Thereby making their customers’ lives easier and bringing the future closer. Continue reading to discover […]

Do you want to invest while keeping a clear conscience? If you care about things like the environment and ethics, then an ESG ETF might be what you need. The idea behind this type of ETFs was to fill an ethical, environmental and social need among investors very sensitive to these subjects. Young professionals were […]

The popularity of robo-advisor services is well established. Investors are most attracted to these products due to the fact that they are professionally managed. However, a new competitor has emerged and risks changing the landscape! This product is called an all-in-one ETF or an asset allocation ETF. Like all ETFs, you can buy all-in-one ETFs […]