Investing
One of the biggest arguments for why women don’t invest as much as men is that they lack their testosterone-backed confidence that decreases fear. Even neurologists who pay strict attention to the problems it causes for investors stand behind this fact. Actually, testosterone not only decreases fear, it increases greed and contributes to overconfidence which […]
You work hard for you money (or should I say bacon), and you deserve to have it protected. Investing is a way to protect and produce income, but also a way to lose it. With that said, I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that there are no get-rich-quick […]
Cartoons are way smarter than you probably think they are. You can learn from about almost any topic by watching them, if you pay attention. And investing through an online broker is not the exception. In fact, here are 10 lessons about investing you can take away from watching cartoons: 1. Investing for the long […]
Sponsored by National Bank Direct Brokerage Who hasn’t dreamed of being a millionaire? Unless you win the lottery or get a spectacular promotion, it’s hard to get there overnight. The key to making your first million is to establish a budget, savings and investment strategy and stick to it. Here are our six tips for […]
In collaboration with National Bank Direct Brokerage At a time when growth stocks are falling out of favor, dividend stocks can win the day. Here are 8 questions to learn more about dividends. 1. What is a dividend? A dividend is a share of a company’s profits distributed directly to eligible shareholders. In the stock […]
Sponsored by Bank of Montreal Dear Bank of Montreal, we have questions. High inflation, stagnant wages, and economic disruption are pulling out the Jenga blocks of financial security. Now, more than ever, Canadians need financial advice they can trust. Chrissy Kay is a prominent member of the FIRE community; disciples of a lifestyle that pursues […]
Sponsored by BMO Global Asset Management One in three Canadians are about to retire without any savings. Why aren’t they prepared? This calls for Cassandra Melo. She’s a 26-year-old registered nurse with 117,000 TikTok followers and over 2 million likes. She knows exactly why Canadians aren’t doing more with their money: they don’t know how, […]
Given the choice, most of us would prefer to do good in the world. So why should investing be any different? If you are trusting a company with your hard-earned money, it might matter that the company shares your ethical concerns. When the company implements them into their business practices, it contributes to a better […]
Vanguard founder John Bogle launched the first passively-managed fund in 1976. His fund went against the conventional wisdom of the day. Instead of ferociously trading different stocks trying to get an edge, Bogle simply invested in stocks that mimicked a benchmark index, like the S&P 500. Over the next 5 decades, the evidence became clear. […]
Operating an income property can be daunting. You have to collect the rent, manage the building and keep on top of maintenance and repairs. And it is all the more risky if you’re the only person responsible for the property. Indeed, your investment can literally go up in smoke! The alternative is to invest in […]
Investing in a micro-cap stock is the easy part: get an online broker, set up an account, and make a transaction. You just have to find a listed micro-cap stock worthy of your trust. That is the where we come in. First, getting listed on one of Canada’s stock exchanges does not always mean an […]
Just under 10 years ago, Tesla took its first steps on Wall Street, seven years after being created. Since then, despite a tumultuous stock market journey, Tesla’s stock value has grown by a remarkable 2970%. If you had invested in the manufacturer of the electric Roadster instead of buying one 10 years ago, you would […]
