What To Do With the Cash in My RRSP and TFSA Brokerage Accounts
It’s time to park my cash so what can I get for it and how?
Another Teenager TFSA Investing Approach: Buy Stocks In Individual Blue Chip Dividend Paying Or Growth Companies
Here’s another way a teenager could use their TFSA.
How to Group Non-Registered, TFSA and RRSP Accounts Under One ID at Investor’s Edge
Ok this is not an inspired post but it’s the first Monday back after vacation: at least it provides useful info for those of us who want to see all of our portfolios after signing in only once.
How Much Can I Contribute to My TFSA? I Turned 18 or Arrived in Canada after 2009
Not everyone is 22 or older nor has been a Canadian Resident their entire life. If you’re a recent immigrant to Canada, a visa student, or you’ve just turned 18, you can check your TFSA contribution limit here if you’ve never made any contributions to a plan.
Get Ready to Die: Beneficiary and Successor Account Holder Forms for your Online Brokerage Accounts
Are you ready to die? Do you want to shout “hands off my money” at the government as you perish? Do you know the difference between a Successor and a Beneficiary and why it matters? If you’re not part of Canada’s Distinct Society I encourage you to read on.
How to Buy Units in a High Interest Savings Account Fund in a CIBC Investor’s Edge Account
I’ve decided it’s time to sell my units in the “Greek Government Honest We’ll Pay You Back!” bond fund and move the money into something really exciting: a high interest savings account fund. OK, maybe this is just good information for temporarily parking your cash while waiting to pounce on a great investment.
When Should I Switch to a Self-Directed Brokerage Account? As Soon As It’s “No Fee”
When’s the right time to open a self-directed online discount brokerage account? In my case, about 1.5 years ago: Guess I’d better get cracking.
Is the ING Direct 2014 TFSA Kick Start Account a Good Idea and How to Open One
How does opening a TFSA help me pay for my dim sum fix?
Examples of TFSA Portfolio Fees and Commissions Using InvestorLine and Investor’s Edge
Some readers considering opening a TFSA at a brokerage may want to review the costs of setting up one of these example portfolios.
Stocks are Falling: Buy, Buy, Buy!
A strategy for falling markets: Fling a Frisbee!
How to Choose a Self-Directed TFSA Brokerage Account to Minimize Fees and Costs
Compare the fees, including transfer and closing fees, for self-directed TFSAs at brokerages to choose the best place to invest your money.
Are ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) Better than Mutual Funds?
What are the tax differences between ETFs and mutual funds and the differences in how they DRIP? These and other features are important to examine before making a purchase.
How to Buy a GIC in a CIBC Investor’s Edge Self-Directed Investing Account
Instructions for reviewing rates and buying GICs within a CIBC Investor’s Edge account to form part of your fixed income holdings.
The Types of Mutual Funds, Why They’re Good, and Quick Buying Tips
Mutual funds don’t just invest in equities. Here are 4 other types of mutual funds that you should consider buying.
Why Would It Be Worth Buying or Selling Only a Few Shares?
You may need to buy or sell fewer than 100 shares while maximizing your TFSA or RESP but also as a profitable strategy.
Can I Buy or Sell a Small Number of Shares of a Stock, Say 18?
Is it possible and permitted to buy or sell only a small number of shares in a company’s stock? For example, can I sell 18 shares of CU using BMO Investorline?