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Canada Postage Rates: What Are They? (2026)
manage-moneyNovember 14, 2022

Canada Postage Rates: What Are They? (2026)

With more than 6,100 post offices located throughout Canada, there’s always a convenient way to send or pick up your parcels. The cost of postage varies dependi

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
CI Direct Trading (Formerly Virtual Brokers) Review for 2026
investNovember 14, 2022

CI Direct Trading (Formerly Virtual Brokers) Review for 2026

If you are looking to make a choice about which brokerage to use for your self-directed trading, the many options available in Canada can make it difficult to p

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Debt Consolidation In Canada: Should You Do It? (2026)
creditNovember 14, 2022

Debt Consolidation In Canada: Should You Do It? (2026)

As prices for just about everything soars across the country, Canadians are taking on more debt. Recent data found that the average Canadian owes $1.82 for ever

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Dentures Cost In Canada: Fix Your Smile (2026)
manage-moneyNovember 14, 2022

Dentures Cost In Canada: Fix Your Smile (2026)

According to a recent report from CBC, one out of five Canadians over age 60 don’t have natural teeth. Many of these Canadians have dentures, which are artifici

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Desjardins Online Broker (Disnat) Review 2026 – A Competitive Platform
investNovember 14, 2022

Desjardins Online Broker (Disnat) Review 2026 – A Competitive Platform

A large number of discount brokerages available to Canadians for self-directed trading and investing can make it hard to decide on one. After the removal of fix

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
RBC Direct Investing Review 2026: A Major Bank Trading Platform
investNovember 14, 2022

RBC Direct Investing Review 2026: A Major Bank Trading Platform

Almost half (48%) of young Canadians between the ages of 18 and 34 have started do-it-yourself investing after the beginning of COVID-19. The major Canadian ban

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Who Owns Wealthsimple: The People Behind The Platform (2026)
investNovember 14, 2022

Who Owns Wealthsimple: The People Behind The Platform (2026)

If you are not a Wealthsimple client, you have likely heard of the platform in one way or another (likely through advertisements). You may be asking yourself –

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Average Salaries In Canada By Jobs and Career (2026)
manage-moneyNovember 11, 2022

Average Salaries In Canada By Jobs and Career (2026)

Do you want to bring in the big bucks? If you’ve got your mind set on one of Canada’s top-growing career fields, then you could easily find yourself raking in s

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
9 Best Stocks To Invest In Canada For 2026: Long-Term Ideas
investNovember 10, 2022

9 Best Stocks To Invest In Canada For 2026: Long-Term Ideas

Do you want to invest in stocks in Canada but have no idea where to begin? With inflation in Canada peaking at 8.1% in June of 2022, stocks offer a good opportu

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Fractional Shares in Canada: How To Buy Them in 2026
investNovember 10, 2022

Fractional Shares in Canada: How To Buy Them in 2026

Are you hoping to invest in attractive companies that have really high share prices? Taking advantage of trading fractional shares is a way for almost any stock

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Getloop Review 2026: Cross-Border Banking Made Simple
make-moneyNovember 10, 2022

Getloop Review 2026: Cross-Border Banking Made Simple

Getloop, or just Loop, is a new Canadian-based fintech startup that offers small business banking solutions to Canadian businesses. Loop focuses heavily on eCom

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How To Become A University Professor In Canada: Salary and Costs (2026)
make-moneyNovember 10, 2022

How To Become A University Professor In Canada: Salary and Costs (2026)

The average university professor in Canada earns $97,500 per year, or an average of $50 per hour. Even the lowest paid professors in Canada earn over $80,000 pe

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®

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