Whether it’s tax time or not, taxes are often on the minds of Canadians. When it comes to our investments, this is also true. And while some accounts offer tax-free returns (TFSA), not all investment returns are taxed the same. Understanding how your investments are taxed can help you keep more of your hard-earned money …
After hosting the Women Can Money Virtual Summit for 2 consecutive years, I took a year off in 2024 to pursue my QAFP designation. I’m extremely happy to share that the Women Can Money Virtual Summit is back for 2025. The theme for this year’s summit is Family Finances. And there are sessions for couples …
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With over 1000 ETFs listed on the Canadian market, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and get stuck on analysis paralysis. But I’m here to help, so let’s dive into How to Pick an ETF. Disclaimer – the following is not investment advice it is for information/education purposes only – please seek professional advice specific to …
I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting to be of a certain age, surrounded by a type of echo chamber, or because I’m studying to be a Qualified Associate Financial Planner. But the topic of life insurance has been coming up a lot lately. And there seem to be a lot of persuasive sales …
Not only did we sell a property for the first time ever (we’ve bought several), but the property we sold was the first one we ever bought. And our first home together as newlyweds, the home we paid off in less than 5 years, and our daughter’s first home. And while I’d like to say …
One of the things I pride myself on is being a lifelong learner. This applies to work and pleasure and especially to how I manage our finances. When it comes to investing for our kids in their RESP our strategy has also evolved over time as we learn more. This post is not about everything …
When I first learned about investing in the stock market, it seemed confusing. But after years of learning, I’m here to tell you that investing doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. Investing in an all-in-one fund, as in one exchange-traded fund, can help you achieve your financial goals without leaving you frustrated and overwhelmed. …
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The first investment I ever bought was a mutual fund with Tangerine Bank. My parents were invested in mutual funds, I knew that I “should be investing,” so I did what they did. This was back when I was in university (the first time). Eventually, I wanted to learn more about the stock market, so …
My brain has always worked in analogies and making connections between things. This has always helped me learn things in school because it makes things relatable. Recently when potty training my youngest, I couldn’t help but connect the whole process to someone’s money journey. So, yes, potty training is related to your money, but it’s …
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Last year I achieved my big scary goal and hosted the inaugural Women Can Money Virtual Summit. And although I didn’t hit my over-ambitious goals for the summit, it was still hugely successful. So this year, I decided to make some changes (upgrades) and host the Women Can Money Virtual Summit again for the second …