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Investing can feel intimidating, especially when the market keeps moving up and down. One day prices are rising. The next day prices are falling. Then the news starts talking about interest rates, earnings reports, inflation, recessions, or whatever else is making investors nervous that week. For beginners, this can create one big question: When is […]

If you live, work, invest, or run a business in Canada, you will probably hear about the CRA at some point. CRA stands for the Canada Revenue Agency. In simple terms, the CRA is the government agency that deals with much of Canada’s tax and benefit system. For most people, the CRA is something you

Saving for your child’s future education can feel expensive — but Canada has an account designed to help. An RESP (Registered Education Savings Plan) is a special account that helps Canadians save for education while receiving government incentives along the way. Let’s break it down simply. What Is an RESP? An RESP is an account

If you’re new to investing, you’ve probably heard people say things like “I bought stocks” or “the stock market is up today.” But what actually is a stock? The good news is that stocks are much simpler than they sound. What Is a Stock? A stock represents a small ownership stake in a company. When

Meme stocks can go to the moon 🚀… but they can also come crashing back down just as quickly. If you are new to investing, you may have seen rocket emojis, “diamond hands”, or people online claiming a stock is the next big opportunity. But what exactly is a meme stock, and why should beginners

Compounding is one of the most important ideas in personal finance. It is also one of the most overhyped. Some people talk about compounding like it is a magic trick that can make you rich without effort. That is not realistic. Compounding will not make you wealthy overnight. It will not replace budgeting. It will

A Beginner’s Guide to Realistic Financial Goals in Canada If you’ve ever tried to improve your finances, chances are you’ve set a goal before. Maybe you wanted to: The problem is that many financial goals fail because they are either too vague or too unrealistic. That’s where SMART goals can help. SMART goals give your

If you have started learning about dividend investing, you may have come across the term: DRIP At first, it sounds a little strange. What does “drip” have to do with investing? The answer is actually pretty simple — and it is one of the most powerful long-term investing concepts beginners can learn. Let’s break it

If you are new to investing or business, you may have heard terms like Private Limited company and Public Limited company and wondered what they actually mean. At first, they can sound complicated. But the basic difference is actually pretty simple: Let’s break it down the Fresh way. What Is a Private Limited Company? A

If you are new to investing, you have probably heard people talking about: At first, it can sound a little confusing. How can a company pay you just for owning its shares? That is where dividends come in. Let’s break it down the Fresh way. What is a Dividend? A dividend is money that a