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45 Best Personal Finance Podcasts In Canada 2026: Listen and Learn
manage-moneyJuly 25, 2022

45 Best Personal Finance Podcasts In Canada 2026: Listen and Learn

What if you could improve your financial well-being just by listening to a podcast? That’s a no-brainer, right? There are tons of experts waiting to share their

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How To Retire In Canada From The USA: 3 Simple Steps
retireJuly 22, 2022

How To Retire In Canada From The USA: 3 Simple Steps

Because the countries are similar, many Americans think retiring to Canada will be easy. However, that isn’t the case. Canada doesn’t have a separate retirement

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Is Bitcoin Mining Legal In Canada?
cryptocurrencyJuly 22, 2022

Is Bitcoin Mining Legal In Canada?

We know there are plenty of exchanges in Canada that allow users to buy, sell, and trade Bitcoin (BTC). But what about mining? Is Bitcoin mining legal in Canada

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How To Cash Out Bitcoin In Canada (2026): 3 Easy Ways
cryptocurrencyJuly 14, 2022

How To Cash Out Bitcoin In Canada (2026): 3 Easy Ways

Whether we’re in the middle of a crypto bear market and you want to cut your losses, or we’re in a bull market and you want to sell high, it’s always good to kn

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How To Buy Penny Stocks In Canada (2026)
investJuly 12, 2022

How To Buy Penny Stocks In Canada (2026)

Stocks that are widely covered in media today are usually those of large and well-established companies. The penny stock universe exists almost as a separate ec

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How to Day Trade in Canada 2026: A Difficult Endeavour
investJuly 12, 2022

How to Day Trade in Canada 2026: A Difficult Endeavour

Day trading is almost always portrayed as the flashier cousin of long-term investing, often showcased as leading to a luxurious lifestyle anywhere in the world.

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
10 Ways to Save Money On Gasoline In Canada (2026)
moneyJuly 12, 2022

10 Ways to Save Money On Gasoline In Canada (2026)

Are high gas prices making you sweat? You’re not alone. In 2022, gas prices reached higher levels than they’ve ever been in Canada, and consumers feel the pinch

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
5 Best Ways To Transfer Money From India To Canada (2026)
manage-moneyJuly 12, 2022

5 Best Ways To Transfer Money From India To Canada (2026)

Whether sending money to loved ones or friends, finding a bank or money transfer service that’s inexpensive and fast isn’t easy. For those looking to transfer m

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Extreme Couponing In Canada: 5 Steps to Get Started
moneyJuly 7, 2022

Extreme Couponing In Canada: 5 Steps to Get Started

You’ve probably seen extreme couponing reality shows from the United States and wondered how those people saved so much money? While it is a reality show and a

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Is Bitcoin Legal In Canada?
cryptocurrencyJuly 7, 2022

Is Bitcoin Legal In Canada?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past five years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Bitcoin. This contentious digital asset is one of the most

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
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®

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