Simple, evidence-based personal finance for Canadians

Start with simple, evidence-based personal finance for Canadians. Follow clear guides to budgeting, investing and making better financial decisions.

Learn how to calculate adjusted cost base in Canada for stocks and ETFs, including commissions, reinvested distributions and return of capital.

Learn how to report interest, dividends, capital gains, foreign income and investment expenses on your Canadian tax return.

You carefully choose a mix of stocks, bonds and cash that reflects your goals and…

Portfolio tinkering made my investments harder to manage without making my plan meaningfully better. Here is why I simplified, what it cost, and the rules I now use to protect my time and stay consistent.

There will always be another ETF, another strategy, and another portfolio that looks better on paper. Learn why searching for the perfect portfolio can become counterproductive, and why a good enough portfolio may be the one you can actually stick with.

Investing does not need to be complicated. Learn how a simple, diversified investment strategy can reduce unnecessary decisions and help you stay focused on your long-term plan.

Compare the best Canadian stock brokers and robo-advisors in 2026. Reviewing Wealthsimple, Questrade, and IBKR fees, features, and FHSA support.

Successful investing depends on more than choosing investments. Learn how common behavioural biases affect decisions and how to build a plan you can follow.

Review your finances before the new year with a practical Canadian checklist covering spending, debt, savings, registered accounts, investments and taxes.

Your beliefs about money influence more than your bank balance. Learn where these patterns come from and how to build healthier financial habits.