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What’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 30 in Canada?

What’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 30 in Canada?

The average TFSA balance at age 30 is well below the potential limit but is also an opportunity to build serious wealth....

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
CAD/USD Is Moving: Here’s the TFSA Fix

CAD/USD Is Moving: Here’s the TFSA Fix

When CAD/USD starts swinging, a currency-hedged S&P 500 ETF can keep your TFSA focused on stock returns instead of e...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
CRA: Here’s the TFSA Contribution Room for 2026, and Why Now is the Best Time to Use it

CRA: Here’s the TFSA Contribution Room for 2026, and Why Now is the Best Time to Use it

If you had deposited $7,000 in your TFSA in 2006 and invested in the iShares of the S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU),...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
2 Bargain TSX Stocks to Buy While They Are Still Cheap

2 Bargain TSX Stocks to Buy While They Are Still Cheap

Given their healthy growth prospects and discounted valuations, these two TSX stocks are excellent buys at these levels....

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
1 Ideal TSX Dividend Stock, Down 36%, to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

1 Ideal TSX Dividend Stock, Down 36%, to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

With shares down sharply but fundamentals still intact, this cash-rich TSX software stock could be a rare lifetime incom...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
This “Boring” TSX Stock Could Beat the Market in 2026

This “Boring” TSX Stock Could Beat the Market in 2026

This “boring” TSX compounder is quietly stacking catalysts for 2026, with earnings momentum and a major engineering deal...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
The Ideal TFSA Stock for February Paying 5.7% Each Month

The Ideal TFSA Stock for February Paying 5.7% Each Month

Whitecap Resources is an ideal income play in a TFSA for its high yield and monthly dividends. The post The Ideal TFSA S...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
Energy Stocks Are Shaky: Here’s My Top TSX Pick

Energy Stocks Are Shaky: Here’s My Top TSX Pick

Energy headlines are messy, but Baytex has a clear 2026 plan and cash flow strength that could hold up better than many...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
Maximum TFSA Impact: 2 TSX Stocks to Help Multiply Your Wealth

Maximum TFSA Impact: 2 TSX Stocks to Help Multiply Your Wealth

Using the TFSA just as savings account is a waste. However, when you invest in stocks, it can become a compounding machi...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $5,000

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $5,000

These top Canadian stocks are backed by strong fundamentals and have solid growth prospects, making them a buy now. The...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
3 Major Red Flags the CRA Is Watching for Every TFSA Holder

3 Major Red Flags the CRA Is Watching for Every TFSA Holder

Canadian TFSA holders need to avoid these three mistakes that could attract a hefty penalty from the Canada Revenue Agen...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 5 min read
TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, February 11

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, February 11

Falling bond yields, strong earnings, and a tech rebound pushed the TSX to a new record on Tuesday, with today’s focus l...

By Alex Smith 4 days ago 6 min read