by Money Couch | Dec 4, 2025 | Advisors, Freedom Planners, Investing, Uniquely Canadian, Wealth Builders
For Canadian investors, understanding how investment fees impact your portfolio is critical to achieving long-term financial success. Many assume that if their financial advisor charges 1% and their mutual fund has a 1% management fee, the total cost of investing is...
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by Money Couch | May 28, 2025 | Financial Coach, Freedom Planners, Investing, Savings Starters, Wealth Builders, Young Investors
When people talk about investing, they often focus on stock picks, asset allocation, or trying to time the market. But for most investors—especially everyday, long-term investors—the hardest part of investing isn’t technical. It’s emotional. It’s staying the course....
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by Money Couch | May 19, 2025 | Debt Fighters, Financial Coach, Freedom Planners, Intentional Living, Savings Starters, Tax Free Savings Account, TFSA, Wealth Builders, Young Investors
If you’re in your 20s, 30s, or even early 40s, the word “retirement” might sound like something old folks do when they’re basically winding down. Honestly, a lot of people see it as those few years between 65 and, well, the end. But guess what? There’s a fresh, modern...
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by Money Couch | Mar 17, 2025 | Budgeting, Debt Fighters, Financial Coach, Freedom Planners, Intentional Living, Savings Starters, Uniquely Canadian, Wealth Builders, Young Investors
When most people think about building wealth, they picture spreadsheets, investment returns, and complicated financial formulas. But here’s the truth: wealth is 80% habits and only 20% math. Yes, the math matters—compound interest, tax efficiency, and smart asset...
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by Money Couch | Feb 11, 2025 | Debt Fighters, Financial Coach, Freedom Planners, Savings Starters, Tax Free Savings Account, TFSA, Wealth Builders, Young Investors
An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is an investment fund that trades on stock exchanges like a regular stock. Think of it as a basket of investments—it can hold a mix of stocks, bonds, or other assets, providing built-in diversification with just one purchase. Most ETFs...
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by Money Couch | Feb 8, 2025 | Debt Fighters, Freedom Planners, Investing, Savings Starters, Wealth Builders
Investing can feel overwhelming, especially when you encounter terms like “active” and “passive.” Passive investing might sound like a hands-off, boring approach, but in reality, it’s a highly effective and low-maintenance strategy that can deliver strong long-term...
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