How To Start Investing In Canada: 6 Types Of Common Investing Ideas

Mohamed Konate

Mohamed Konate is a personal finance expert, blogger, and marketing consultant based out of Toronto. He is a former financial services professional who worked for many years at major Canadian financial institutions where he managed the marketing strategy around various financial products ranging from credit cards to lines of credit. Mohamed is passionate about personal finance and holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Quebec (Montreal) and a Master in International Business from the University of Sherbrooke (Quebec).He is also the author of the Canadian Credit Card Guidebook. Read his full author bio

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Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Jan 10, 2024

How To Start Investing In Canada: 6 Types Of Common Investing Ideas

Reading Time: 6 Min Key Takeaways Investing is like planting seeds for money. You put your money into things, hoping it will grow and make more money for you in the future. It’s advisable to analyze individual factors before investing, such as age, financial goals, income, and personality. Active and passive investing are two different investment strategies you should… Continue reading

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Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Jan 03, 2024

How Many Scene+ Points Do I Need To Get A Free Movie?

Reading Time: 6 Min Key Takeaways The Scene+ program combines Cineplex’s SCENE Program with Scotiabank’s Scotia Rewards, giving members a flexible rewards system. You can deduct $1 from the total cost using 100 Scene+ points. You need at least 1300 Scene+ points for standard 2D adult movie tickets. There are numerous ways to earn Scene+ points, such as booking… Continue reading

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Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Jan 10, 2024

Joint Accounts: The Key to Streamlined Financial Management

Reading Time: 5 Min Key Takeaways A joint account is a bank account shared by two or more people, allowing each person to deposit, withdraw, and manage money together. A joint account ensures safety and transparency for all account holders, allowing everyone to monitor and oversee the account activities. Opening the joint account is straightforward and can be done… Continue reading

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Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Mar 20, 2024

What Is A Cash-Back Mortgage? A Comprehensive Guide

Reading Time: 4 Min In the world of home financing, cash-back mortgages have emerged as a popular choice for prospective homeowners. These special mortgage agreements provide borrowers with a lump-sum cash payment upon the finalization of their mortgage contract. But what exactly is a cash-back mortgage? How does it work, and who qualifies for one? This article dives deep… Continue reading

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Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Mar 20, 2024

Porting A Mortgage in Canada: The Complete Guide

Reading Time: 4 Min Buying a new home before your mortgage term ends can be a costly affair due to prepayment penalties. However, homeowners in Canada have the option to bring their existing mortgage to their new home through a process known as mortgage porting. In this comprehensive guide, we explore everything you need to know about porting a… Continue reading

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Published by Mohamed Konate | Dec 17, 2023

Everything You Need to Know about Canadian Virtual Credit Cards

Reading Time: 10 Min What is a virtual credit card? Why do you need one? Does it make online shopping convenient and safe? So, you have come across virtual credit cards. You want to have one, but you cannot go ahead without clarifying your doubts. We will answer all your queries in the following. A virtual credit card can… Continue reading

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