My Journey in the Stock Market: The stock market has always amazed me, and I know I’m not alone—millions of people share this fascination. But here’s the hard truth: 99% of people who try to navigate the stock market struggle. I was one of them for most of my investing journey. They say mistakes are the…
If you’ve ever looked at your bank balance and thought, “Why is my money just sitting there doing nothing?” — you’re not alone. For years, traditional banks in Canada have quietly paid close to 0% interest on checking accounts, while using your money to generate profits behind the scenes. But now, things are changing, and…
The market doesn’t just test your portfolio. It tests your pulse. On February 28, the headlines changed in an instant. As news of military action involving Iran broke, the global markets didn’t just “dip”—they recoiled. In a matter of days, the “sea of red” was everywhere: For most, the instinct was survival. They saw the…
Hey Curious Clan, It’s been a while… and honestly, I owe you an apology. I stopped writing here because I felt like its not adding any value. It’s easy to lose motivation when it feels like you’re speaking into the void. But recently, I realized something surprising — someone was actually reading. And that changed…
For many young Canadians, the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is their first major step into the world of investing. While the prospect of building a retirement nest egg or saving for a down payment might seem like a marathon, the truth is that your investment journey is less about a sprint and more about a…
The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is often seen as a playground for growth stocks and ETFs. But what about dividends? Can you really turn your TFSA into a tax-free income machine—or are you better off focusing elsewhere? Let’s dig in. Why Dividends Look Perfect for a TFSA Dividends are one of the most loved sources…
Bitcoin is one asset that has shaken the investment world in the past 15 years.Some early believers became millionaires, while many others — watching from the sidelines — now wish they had jumped in a decade ago. This is one of the biggest dilemmas in investing: things always look brilliant in hindsight. The real question…
If you’re like most Canadians, you probably have a chequing or savings account with one of the big banks — maybe TD, RBC, or CIBC. But here’s a question:If you trust these banks with your money, why not invest in them too — and let them grow your wealth? There’s an ETF that lets you…
If you knew how to invest and aimed for just a little better return, your TFSA would be a wealth-building machine. The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) has been around since 2009, and while it sounds like a basic place to park your money, it’s actually one of the most powerful tools in Canada to grow…
Imagine putting away just $10,000 in your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and not touching it for the next 40 years. Sounds simple, right? Now, here’s the curious part: How many times would that money double? And how much could it grow into? Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to follow—and a little…
At Curious Clan, we love uncovering the small things that quietly make a big impact — and today’s topic is exactly that. If you’re investing through a TFSA and not reinvesting your dividends, you might be unknowingly leaving a small fortune on the table. Let’s talk about why. 💸 First, What Are Dividends? When you…