Finance

Finance isn’t just a word, it’s a profession, an industry and a way to make money sound intimidating. But the principles of finance are actually pretty simple. Educate yourself on them, and you’ll be in your way to mastering the art of money.

How to Make a Budget

By Luisa Rollenhagen

It's never too late to learn one of the most essential life skills: making and sticking to a budget. Let us show you how to budget like a champion.

How to Switch Banks

By Dennis Hammer

If your current bank isn’t meeting your needs, it’s time for a change. These steps will teach you how to switch banks.

What’s a good credit score?

By Andrew Goldman

Here’s the simple, three-digit answer you’re likely seeking. Anything above 700 is considered a “good” credit score.

How To Make Money Online

By Danielle Kubes

Making extra money used to require working nights at the mall and spending your Saturday nights babysitting someone else’s kids. While those methods are awesome, there’s a new, potentially easier and faster way to make money: online.

The Ultimate Guide to Money Management

By Katherine Gustafson

Managing your money is deceptively difficult. Even those with a lot of it can easily put themselves in a financial hole. And those who struggle to make ends meet have an even more difficult time making sure all their needs—both current and future—are covered.

How to Prepare for a Recession

By Katherine Gustafson

While we like to talk about “the economy” as if it’s a static entity, it’s actually more like a living, changing ecosystem. It fluctuates unpredictably, sometimes wildly, and can look very different from one year to the next.

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Which Electric Vehicle (EV) Companies Have IPOs?

By Dennis Hammer

New and legacy companies are grabbing pieces of the electric vehicles (EV) market. Learn why investors like EV stocks and which companies you can buy.

Is Binance Legal in Canada?

By Robert Stevens

Binance’s trouble with regulators has complicated its availability to Canadians. Here’s what you need to know.

Everything You Need to Know About the Oatly IPO

By Dennis Hammer

Oatly, unique player in the sustainable products industry, had its IPO in 2021. In this article, we explain what Oatly is, why investors like it, and how to buy shares.

Everything You Need to Know About the Endeavor Group Holdings IPO

By Robert Stevens

Endeavor Group Holdings is a company in the entertainment space and had its IPO in April, 2021. Learn what Endeavor is, why investors like it, and how to buy shares.

Everything You Need to Know About the FTC Solar IPO

By Dennis Hammer

FTC Solar, a provider of solar panel equipment and services, had its IPO take place in 2021. In this article, we explain what FTC Solar is, why investors like it, and how to buy shares.

Everything You Need to Know About the Bumble IPO

By Dennis Hammer

Popular dating app Bumble has recently completed an IPO. In this article, we’ll help you understand what Bumble is, why people like them, and how to buy shares.