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My 3 Favourite Canadian Bank Accounts for Everyday Banking, Saving, and Investing (2025 Guide)
When it comes to managing your money, the accounts you choose matter — not just for convenience, but for how much interest you earn, how...
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Oct 6, 20254 min read


Best High-Interest Savings Accounts in Canada (2026 Comparison)
High-interest savings accounts (HISAs) have become one of the easiest ways for Canadians to earn more on their cash without taking on extra risk. With interest rates changing frequently and traditional banks offering as little as 0.01 percent, choosing the right account can make a meaningful difference in your financial progress. This 2026 comparison outlines the top high-interest savings accounts in Canada, what makes each one stand out, and how to choose the right fit based
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Nov 15, 20255 min read


The Kevin O’Leary Diversification Strategy: How to Protect Your Portfolio from Risk
Kevin O’Leary—entrepreneur, investor, and Shark Tank personality—is known for a disciplined, risk-first approach to wealth building. While many investors chase trends or try to time the market, O’Leary focuses on one core principle: Protect your capital through strict diversification. His investing framework is built around two simple rules: Never invest more than 5% of your portfolio in a single stock Never invest more than 20% of your portfolio in one sector These limits m
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Nov 5, 20252 min read


How to Analyze Altcoins Before Investing (Step-by-Step Guide for 2025)
The crypto market moves fast. Thousands of altcoins launch every year, but only a small fraction survive long enough to create real value. Whether you invest long term or trade short term, proper altcoin research helps you avoid hype-driven traps and focus on projects with genuine potential. At Pacific Ledger , our crypto portfolio is held in Wealthsimple , where fees are lower than most traditional exchanges. A step-by-step altcoin analysis framework 1) Quick triage (filter
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Nov 5, 20253 min read


How to Calculate Your EI Payment When You Work Part-Time (Canada 2025)
Losing a job (or having hours cut) is stressful. The good news: you can work while on Employment Insurance (EI) and still keep part of your benefits. In this guide, you’ll learn: How EI is calculated How part-time income reduces your EI payment A real example with numbers A simple formula you can reuse every reporting period 1) How EI benefits are calculated For most people, EI regular benefits are 55% of your average insurable weekly earnings , up to a yearly maximum. EI ma
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Oct 27, 20252 min read
My Favorite ETFs for Total Market Exposure in 2026
One of my favorite ways to build a diversified, long-term investment portfolio is through broad market ETFs . These funds give you exposure to entire countries, regions, or themes—often at a fraction of the cost of actively managed funds. Whether you want emerging market growth, global diversification, Canadian stability, or U.S. tech dominance, these are the ETFs I like best in each category. 🌏 Emerging Markets ETFs iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) Issuer: Bl
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Oct 26, 20253 min read


How to Allocate Your Income to Pay Less Tax and Build Wealth Faster
When you’re self-employed or running a small business, how you allocate your income can make a huge difference in how much tax you pay...
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Oct 3, 20252 min read


My Investment Approach: Why I Invest Differently as a Business Owner
For a long time, I thought “investing” meant buying stocks, putting money into crypto, or maybe saving up for a rental property. But...
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Sep 25, 20254 min read


8 Tax Deductions Small Business Owners Are Missing (And Common Mistakes to Avoid)
Running a small business means wearing many hats—and unfortunately, tax expert isn't always one of them. Every year, countless...
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Sep 16, 20255 min read


Personal Financial Health Basics: The No-Nonsense Guide to Getting Ahead
Let’s be real—personal finance doesn’t have to be complicated. If you can follow a few core principles, you’ll be miles ahead of most...
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Sep 3, 20253 min read


Lego investing is booming - How to get into Lego investing for beginners
LEGO isn’t just for kids anymore—it’s a serious investment opportunity for those who know what to look for. LEGO sets, especially retired...
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Dec 3, 20243 min read
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