Investing Series: The Quick Guide to an RRSP versus a TFSA – Which is better and why?
Last Updated: June 16th 2020 I am trying to figure out how to say this as plainly as possible while using layman’s terms, so bear with me! In Canada the Registered Retirement
Ever wonder how your country or city compares worldwide in terms of Cost of Living?
Then check out this chart by Expatistan: And just because I’m a geek, here are some highlights / points: Canada debuts with Toronto at #32 Montreal, Canada is in spot
Investing Series: How to look for and choose an index fund to invest your money in
This is a part of the Investing Series. ————————————————- It is no secret that I think everyone should pretty much invest their money in index fund
Shoppers Drug Mart: Is their rewards program worth it?
Shoppers Drug Mart always seems to have slightly higher prices than other places. When things are on sale, I consider it to be the regular price in other stores, but otherwise, it&
Investing Series: How to move your RRSP or TFSA account from a bank like TD Canada Trust to Questrade
This is a part of the Investing Series. ————————————————- By the way, this is infor
Ebates Canada Review: Worth it now what it is Rakuten.ca (Referral Code)
UPDATE: August 2018 Read my update here, it has been purchased by Rakuten and I am impressed. Here are my tips and tricks on getting the most of out Ebates Canada. Here is my Ebate
What do Canadians buy and spend their money on average? (2011)
StatsCan released some numbers on what Canadians spent in 2011. Their average Gross Income = $55,151 After taxes of $10,633, they have about $44,518 to spend. Click to biggify The
Investing Series: How does the capital gains tax work in Canada?
This is a part of the Investing Series. ————————————————- A common misconception I
Who are the top 1% in Canada?
The magic number from 2010 numbers is that you have to earn $201,400 to be considered in the top 1% of Canada. Via That means about $16,783.33 a month as an income. The rest (inclu
Canadians are spending more than they earn
Surprised? I wouldn’t be. According to the last calculation from Statistics Canada, the average household owes 165 per cent more than it earns in annual disposable income, me