Opening Your First Investing Account in Canada: What to Know Before You Click “Apply”
Opening your first investing account is an exciting milestone. It marks the beginning of your journey toward financial independence, wealth creation, and potentially achieving long-term financial goals. With the convenience of online brokerages, getting started has never been easier. But before you click
Side Income Ideas for Canadians That Fit Around a Full-Time Job
Who doesn’t want to see a little extra money arriving in their bank account without having to work another shift? I certainly understand the appeal, especially when your regular paycheque already has so many places to go. But most side income ideas often
Shopify Just Gave Us a Glimpse Into Its Numbers: Is It a Good Stock to Buy Now?
Shopify’s (TSX: SHOP) strong Q2 results boosted its stock, with shares up more than 47% over the past three months. Now, as the Canadian tech giant will report its third-quarter (Q3) earnings on November 3, the obvious question is whether it is a
Hammond Power Solutions Is Positioned for the Big Data Centre Buildout: Here’s How I’d Buy It
The big data centre buildout has taken a U-turn amidst growing concerns around hyperscalers’ binge borrowing. While there were many warning signs, Meta Platforms’ (NASDAQ: META) plans to create a new class of non-voting shares to fund artificial intelligence (AI) investments triggered a
Automate It: The Set-and-Forget Trick for Building Your Cash Cushion
Building financial security does not require perfect timing, complicated budgets, or constant willpower. You can make it a no-brainer by setting savings to be automatic. By setting up recurring transfers into a dedicated savings account, you can steadily build an emergency fund while
Is Nutrien Still a Buy in the Trump Trade War?
It’s no secret that the Trump trade war has created a tonne of uncertainty for Canadian stocks, and Nutrien (TSX: NTR) is one of the biggest names to consider as investors weigh what comes next. As most investors know, Nutrien is a roughly
Mortgage Rates Are Rising: The Bank of Canada Hasn’t Moved
A mortgage quote can become more expensive without a new Bank of Canada announcement. That’s frustrating for borrowers waiting for the central bank to provide relief, but it reflects how fixed-rate mortgages are financed. The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at
What Happens Next After Ottawa’s Deadline for Stelco
A government deadline can sound like the end of a dispute. For Stelco (TSX: STLC) workers and investors following its U.S. owner, October 13 was more likely another step in a difficult argument over jobs, tariffs, and promises made during a takeover. Ottawa
Philanthropist Investor Stephen Jarislowsky Lived to 101: Here’s What We Can Learn From His Legacy
In 1955, at age 29, Stephen Jarislowsky, a Montreal resident, started an investment firm with just $150. Like Warren Buffett, Jarislowsky focused on owning great businesses over the long term. Jarislowsky passed away recently at the ripe old age of 101. Along the
The bull market just turned four after climbing a wall of worry
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Happy birthday to the bull market, which just turned four. Monday marks the fourth anniversary of the current bull market, with the S&P
