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Planning, Saving, Investing

Welcome to the Clarity blog.

Here you will find easy-to-read, unbiased, lingo-free information on topics related to investing, saving, and financial planning from me, Anita Bruinsma. I have 25 years of experience living and breathing finance and founded Clarity to bring affordable and accessible personal financial advice and education to Canadians.

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Online Brokers

Mar 124 min read

Online Brokers

If you’ve decided that you want to manage your own investments and use ETFs, you might be asking “Now what?” If you’re investing in ETFs,...

ETFs and Mutual Funds

Feb 264 min read

ETFs and Mutual Funds

A quick overview of what you need to know.

Active vs Passive Investing

Feb 86 min read

Active vs Passive Investing

Learn the difference between active and passive investing.

Asset Allocation Made Easy

Jan 254 min read

Asset Allocation Made Easy

Investing is full of lingo and buzzwords. It’s similar to sailing, a pastime that has developed its own vocabulary which, if you’re new...

Choosing ETFs

Jun 1, 20235 min read

Choosing ETFs

There are too many ETFs available but don't let it overwhelm you. Easily narrow down the options.

Foreign Concepts

May 17, 20234 min read

Foreign Concepts

Canadians need international exposure for proper diversification.

Fund Facts

May 10, 20236 min read

Fund Facts

Differentiating between important and unimportant information makes choosing an ETF a lot easier.

The Million Dollar Question

Apr 25, 20235 min read

The Million Dollar Question

This commonly-cited retirement figure doesn't have to be intimidating A million dollars. That’s the number that seems to come up a lot...

When to sell

Apr 4, 20234 min read

When to sell

It's a rational question: if it isn't working, shouldn't I change it? When it comes to your investment strategy, probably not.

The Ins and outs of Ethical Investing

Mar 7, 20234 min read

The Ins and outs of Ethical Investing

Ethical investing options are expanding all the time. But not all funds are created equal.

Investing With a Robo-Advisor

Feb 7, 20234 min read

Investing With a Robo-Advisor

Using a robo-advisor to get invested is easy and hands-off. Paying a fee for this service might well be worth it.

The Real Deal with TFSAs

Dec 5, 20224 min read

The Real Deal with TFSAs

Do you need a primer on what a TFSA is and how you can use it? You're not alone. Read on.

Five Things Every 20-Something Needs to Know About Money

Nov 28, 20225 min read

Five Things Every 20-Something Needs to Know About Money

Learning a few important money concepts in your 20s can take you a long way.

Lessons from FTX

Nov 22, 20224 min read

Lessons from FTX

Even the experts make investing mistakes - like investing in FTX. Three lessons we can learn from OTPP's mistake.

Income from Dividends

Oct 11, 20225 min read

Income from Dividends

Getting income from dividends can seem like an elusive pipe dream - but the reality is anyone with savings can do it.

Why'd they have to go and make things so complicated?

Sep 19, 20224 min read

Why'd they have to go and make things so complicated?

Investing in the stock market has become easier - but not simpler. Cut through the complexity with three tips for choosing ETFs.

How to Be a Stock Market Trader

Aug 29, 20224 min read

How to Be a Stock Market Trader

Buying and selling ETFs, stocks and mutual funds is easy. Don't let images of chaotic trading floors and trading desks tell you otherwise.

All-in-One ETFs

Jun 27, 20223 min read

All-in-One ETFs

All-in-one ETFs are a very simple way to get diversification for a low price.

Why picking stocks is so hard

Jun 7, 20225 min read

Why picking stocks is so hard

Picking stocks is really hard. Doing proper research requires a lot of time and effort.

Three ways to invest in ETFs

May 30, 20223 min read

Three ways to invest in ETFs

Robo-advisors and all-in-one ETFs make ETF investing easy, while keeping the fees low.

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