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In March, Wealthsimple began automatically paying you back some of the fees other places charge to move your investment accounts with qualifying funds to us. The reason has a lot to do with how Canada’s antiquated transfer system works.
We Partnered to Make a Mortgage That Wasn’t Terrible. People Had Some Questions
Wealthsimple got together with one of the most innovative lenders in Canada to offer mortgages with really low rates. The real innovation is: the more money you trust us with, the better your deal gets. If that sounds cool, it is, but you should probably understand how it all works.
Why Giving You A $1,000 Phone Is Smart for Us
Phones are expensive. Isn't it a bad idea for a company to give you one? Well, it depends. Here's our answer, with receipts.
Private Equity Gets a Little More Public
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The Wealthsimple Report: September 2023
New this month: higher interest on your cash, FHSAs, a time-saver for options traders, a new way to track your transfers, and more.
The Government Wants to Help You Save Money for Your First Home
The new FHSA lets you save up to $40,000, completely tax-free.
Our Deposit Coverage Just Got Three Times Bigger
We were able to increase the protection we get by working with multiple banks — and pass it on to you.
Introducing USD Acccounts, a Better Way to Trade U.S. Stocks
For a measly $10 a month, you can buy and sell all the U.S. stocks you want — with no commission charges and no foreign-exchange fees on trades.
Announcing the New Wealthsimple App. It Does... Everything?
Stocks and ETFs, crypto, cash, and managed investing, now all in a single, simple place.
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The Snack-Cake Economy: How I Learned Money in Prison
The author picked up some valuable skills while behind bars — like how to make a microwave cake and how to reuse stamps. He also discovered that the most innovative (and brutal) parts of capitalism survive even in a world without paper currency.
“My Finances, in Brief,” an Essay by David Sedaris
The author always had a strange, difficult relationship with his father — in part because of money. We asked him if he’d go there in an essay. And, to our surprise, he really, really went there.
“All My Opportunities Came From Cold Emailing or DMing Someone on Twitter”
Before she was a VC backed by Marc Andreesen and Alexis Ohanian, Brianne Kimmel was an international vagabond, an ad agency hustler, and a Pharrell bootlegger.
Novelist Omar El Akkad on Being the Engine and Being the Fuel
The Giller award-winning writer gives us his money story, from the inequities of Qatar to the inequities of capitalism.
Friends With Money: Steve Aoki
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In February, He Was a Ukrainian Corporate Dealmaker. In March, He Became a Resistance Fighter
An executive for mining company Metinvest talks about Ukraine’s economy and conducting business during war.
How Canada’s Greatest Poker Player Learned He Wasn’t Lucky
Daniel Negreanu (aka Kid Poker) began his life playing snooker, and eventually became the number one poker player in the world. He tells us what he learned about money, work, and confidence.
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Education plays a major role in breaking cyclical poverty. We spoke with two Wealthsimple employees who have devoted themselves to helping families access and save for school.
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Cubicle Escape Plan: How to Semi-Retire Years Before Most Canadians
Want to quit your day job at 50 and teach pottery or become a fishing guide (or whatever)? Here’s how much you’ll need to save.
The Budget for People Who Hate Budgeting (and Also Want a Bidet)
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A Six-Step Financial Plan for Every Human (or at Least Every Canadian)
Whether you just landed your first job or inherited a million dollars, the basics of what to do with your money are the same.
A No-Tears Guide to Mortgage Renewals
How to save money (and stress) the next time your mortgage is up.
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The government won’t help you raise your kid, furnish your home, study for exams, or pick the right engagement ring. But they will help you save money on all of those things.
Should You Buy or Rent? A Quick Formula to See
There’s no 100%, can’t-miss way to figure out whether you’ll come out ahead owning or leasing a place. But one easy calculation will at least give you a hint.
How Do I Diversify, Anyway?
You’ve probably heard this advice before: diversify your investments or else bad things could happen! Well, how do you actually do that smartly? And why should you in the first place? We’ve got answers.
The Bond Market Fell, Hard. An Explainer for Normal Humans
A steep selloff in government securities has unnerved Wall Street — and made individual investors question whether bonds are even worth holding anymore. Here’s what’s going on.
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One problem with having so many great places to earn a return on your money? It can be hard to keep them straight — and even harder to choose the right one.
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If you’re among the millions of Canadians getting a tax refund this year, you have a choice to make. You can spend that money, which would be fun. Or you can turn it into more money, which would be smart.
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How money shapes the world we live in
For a Shot at Cycling Glory, Amos Scott Bouris Just Needs Talent, a Little Luck, and $400,000
Canada’s youth-racing phenom hopes to compete in the toughest, most-prestigious international contests. But, as the writer Kate Wagner discovered, the path to becoming a world-class cyclist is as unclear as it is costly. In fact, it’s really, really expensive.
Is Canada's Economy a Dud? A Semi-Official Investigation
You’ve probably seen some ominous headlines about Canada. We dove into the data to see how not great things truly are.
The Loonie Is Weak Against the Greenback. How Bad Is That for Canada?
We looked into why the conversion rate is painful right now, and what average folks can do about it.
Anxious Investors Are Scooping Up Gold. Is That a Good Idea?
Mr. T and preppers love the stuff, and some traditional investors do too. Here’s why gold has become a popular hedge.
We Can Fix the Housing Crisis! (Maybe! If We Follow These Steps!)
In just a few years, housing has gone from merely pricey to unattainably expensive for most Canadians. We asked policy experts how to make homes affordable again
Stocks Hit Fresh Highs. Is It a Bad Time to Invest?
All-time highs spook some investors, who fear if they buy at the top they’ll end up overpaying. We dove into the data to see if their anxieties are justified.
Money 2023: The Year of ‘Wow, That Wasn’t So Bad After All’
The investing world expected a brutal 2023. Instead, stocks soared and the economy is (probably) headed toward a soft landing, which underscores an important economic truth: predictions are often wrong.
What’s the Legacy of the $GME Mania? We Asked the “Dumb Money” Writers to Weigh In
It has (somehow) been almost three years since a group of Very Online retail traders cost Wall Street hedge funds billions of dollars by piling into GameStop shares. Here is what has, and hasn’t, changed in the time since.
How 2023 Cracked Wall Street’s Crystal Ball
We asked Kyla Scanlon — a writer, video creator, and podcaster (surely you’ve seen her financial explainers on social media, right?) — to unpack why pro investors guessed all wrong about what would happen this year.
2023: The Year of FOMM (Fear of Making Money)
Stocks have boomed this year. Yet many DIY investors have sprinted from markets — and missed out on big returns. What spooked them?
