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Bull Market vs Bear Market: What’s the Difference?
investJuly 4, 2022

Bull Market vs Bear Market: What’s the Difference?

The terms bull market and bear market are thrown around fairly often in mainstream media, although the terms are very rarely explained. There have been 26 bear

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How Do Interest Rates Affect Investments? High vs Low Impact
investJuly 4, 2022

How Do Interest Rates Affect Investments? High vs Low Impact

Interest rates, or the price of borrowing money, have fluctuated greatly over time. In the early 1980s in Canada, interest rates were north of 20%. Although int

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How To Teach English Online In Canada 2026: 4 Simple Steps
make-moneyJuly 4, 2022

How To Teach English Online In Canada 2026: 4 Simple Steps

With the recent pandemic causing many to lose their jobs, the troubling state of the economy, and soaring prices, finding a side hustle for some extra cash is t

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
MGA vs MFDA vs IIROC Advisors: What’s the Difference? (2026)
investJuly 4, 2022

MGA vs MFDA vs IIROC Advisors: What’s the Difference? (2026)

It can be very difficult to understand how the retail investment sector in Canada works, especially if you have never been employed within the sector. An adviso

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Stock Market Correction in Canada: 4 Strategies to Prepare (2026)
investJuly 4, 2022

Stock Market Correction in Canada: 4 Strategies to Prepare (2026)

Stock market corrections are a normal part of investing and growing your wealth over time. A stock market correction, defined as a 10% or more decline in broad

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
When to Buy and Sell Stocks in Canada: Properly Put Your Money to Work (2026)
investJuly 4, 2022

When to Buy and Sell Stocks in Canada: Properly Put Your Money to Work (2026)

The textbook approach to buying and selling stocks is much more difficult than what investors typically do in the real world. The prescription for investment su

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
10 Best Graphene Stocks In Canada for June 2026
investJuly 1, 2022

10 Best Graphene Stocks In Canada for June 2026

Graphene is one of the most promising discoveries recently made and has been on the scientific community’s radar since the 1960s. It was isolated for the first

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Bitbuy Review 2026: A Top Canadian Crypto Exchange
cryptocurrencyJuly 1, 2022

Bitbuy Review 2026: A Top Canadian Crypto Exchange

There are plenty of cryptocurrency exchanges to choose from no matter where in the world you live. However, if you live in Canada and want a Canadian platform,

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Buying US Stocks in Canada (2026): 3 Different Ways
investJune 27, 2022

Buying US Stocks in Canada (2026): 3 Different Ways

Often viewed as a benchmark for reasonable stock returns, the S&P 500 index has offered an annualized average return of around 10.5% from 1957 to 2021. Because

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Gemini Canada Review 2026: Buy Bitcoin and Other Crypto
cryptocurrencyJune 27, 2022

Gemini Canada Review 2026: Buy Bitcoin and Other Crypto

When it comes to choosing a cryptocurrency exchange, there are plenty of options available. One such option is Gemini, which is a U.S.-based platform that allow

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How To Buy US Stocks In A TFSA: 10 Simple Steps (2026)
investJune 27, 2022

How To Buy US Stocks In A TFSA: 10 Simple Steps (2026)

Do you have a TFSA and want to learn how to buy US stocks in a TFSA? If so, then this post is for you. Buying US stocks in your TFSA is relatively simple and ca

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How to Invest in a Bear Market: 4 Excellent Strategies for 2026
investJune 27, 2022

How to Invest in a Bear Market: 4 Excellent Strategies for 2026

A bear market is never a pleasant environment to be in, especially if you are an investor with considerable exposure to the market. The reality is that if you a

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®

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