Elizabeth Holmes Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison

Elizabeth Holmes is an American entrepreneur and founder of Theranos, a now-defunct company that promised to revolutionize blood testing. She was indicted on multiple counts of fraud in 2018 and faced up to 20 years in prison if convicted. After multiple delays, today she was sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in prison. Elizabeth…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 18, 2022

Personal Finance Resources

15 Highest Paying Jobs In Canada

1. DentistsAverage Salary: $103,900 Median Salary: $142,900 Range: $86,000 - $208,0002. Physicians & SurgeonsAverage Salary: $101,400 Median Salary: $208,333 Range: $105,000 - $441,0003. PharmacistsAverage Salary: $97,700 Median Salary: $116,000 Range: $75,000 - $118,0004. ChiropractorsAverage Salary: $$93,700 Median Salary: $102,000 Range: $60,000 - $120,6005. OptometristsAverage Salary: $92,600 Median Salary: $104,000 Range: $76,000 - $121,0006. PodiatristsAverage Salary: $90,000 Median Salary: $86,598 Range: $77,000 - $105,0007. VeterinariansAverage…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 18, 2022

Credit Cards Personal Finance

Best Travel Credit Cards In Canada

A travel credit card is a type of credit card that offers rewards and bonuses specifically for spending on travel. Travel cards typically offer higher earn rates on travel-related expenses such as airfare, hotels, and rental cars. Many also come with perks such as priority boarding, free checked bags, and other perks. We have reviewed…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 18, 2022

investment advisor helping customers with their investments

Investing

15 Questions To Ask An Investment Adviser

There are many things to consider when choosing an investment adviser, including the adviser's experience, credentials, fees, and investment philosophy. You should also consider whether the adviser is a fiduciary, which means they are legally obligated to act in your best interests. Make sure you feel comfortable with the adviser and that they understand your…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 17, 2022

Budgeting Personal Finance Saving

10 Best Side Hustles in Canada

The best side hustles in Canada are those that allow you to make money while still having the flexibility to pursue your passion. We’ve compiled those that would help you earn and make ends meet: 1. Start a blog If you’re passionate about something, start writing about it! You can build up a following and…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 17, 2022

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Investing Stocks

11 Common Mistakes Investors Make

There are a number of Cognitive biases that lead investors to make the same mistakes: Confirmation bias: A tendency to seek out information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. Anchoring: A tendency to give too much weight to the first piece of information encountered (the "anchor") when making decisions. Herding: A tendency to follow…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 16, 2022

Investing Stocks

The Benefits And Risks Of Investing

The potential benefits of investing include the growth of your investment, income from your investment, and the potential to sell your investment at a profit. The risks of investing include the loss of your investment, the possibility that your investment will not perform as expected, and the potential for fraud. Here’s our complete list of…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 15, 2022

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Investing Mortgage Real Estate Stocks

Types of Investments Available to Canadians

There are many different types of investments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, real estate, and more. Each type of investment has its own set of risks and rewards, so it's important to understand the basics before investing your money. 1. Stocks Stocks are ownership interests in public companies. They typically offer high potential returns…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 14, 2022

one penny and two pence coins, budgeting tips

Budgeting Personal Finance

Best Budgeting Tips

Table of Contents Budgeting is not rocket science. It requires basic arithmetics, some forethought and planning. You need to know what you have, what you need, and what you want. Once you have that information, you can start creating a budget that will work for you. Above all, you need the discipline to apply your…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 13, 2022

Credit Cards Personal Finance

Canadian Tire Triangle Mastercard

The Features: 4% cash back rewards from Canadian Tire & sister retailers: Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Mark's, L’Équipeur, Party City, Atmosphere, Pro Hockey Life, Sports Rousseau, Hockey Experts, L’Entrepôt du Hockey and participating Sports Experts. 5¢ per litre at Gas+ and Essence+ locations. 1.5% on…

ByJohn WilsonNovember 12, 2022