Steven Porrello, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Yes, the Stock Market Might Look Scary in 2022: Here’s Why You Should Invest in Stocks Anyway

February 13, 2022 | Steven Porrello

If the market tanks, stocks will be deeply discounted.

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This Is the Worst Place to Hold Your Money Right Now (Hint: It’s Not a Savings Account)

February 12, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Warning: long-term GICs might be the worst place to store your money right now.

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Should You Still Retire in 2022? 3 Things to Consider Before You Do

February 11, 2022 | Steven Porrello

2022 might not be the best year to retire. Here's why.

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These Credit Card Perks Are Completely Overrated (And Might Cost You, Too)

February 11, 2022 | Steven Porrello

When you're shopping for a new card, don't be pulled in by these overrated "perks."

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January Recap: The 5 Craziest Things Elon Musk Has Done, Said, or Tweeted So Far This Year

February 10, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Here are my top five favourite Elon Musk "moments" from January.

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Warren Buffett Makes $2 Billion in January as World’s Wealthiest Lose Billions: How Does He Do it?

February 9, 2022 | Steven Porrello

The world's wealthiest people lost billions in January, but not Buffett.

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What if Inflation Never Drops in 2022? Learn These 10 Ways to Make Life Less Expensive

February 9, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Inflation could remain high for the remainder of 2022. Here's how you and your budget can fight back.

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3 Ways You’re Using Your Canadian Tire Mastercard All Wrong

February 7, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Here's how to avoid leaving CT money on the table.

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Sick of Getting Outbid on a Home? Here’s How 1st-Time Homebuyers Can Stay Competitive

February 7, 2022 | Steven Porrello

If you're looking to buy in 2022, here's how you can stay competitive.

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Bank of Canada to Homebuyers: Expect Interest Rates To Be “On a Rising Path”

February 6, 2022 | Steven Porrello

The Bank of Canada has decided to keep the benchmark interest rate the same—for now.

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Feeling Burned-Out From Budgeting? Here’s How to Reset and Refocus

February 5, 2022 | Steven Porrello

If you're feeling budget burnout, let's take a step back and refocus.

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Want to Retire Before 40? Here’s How to Use a TFSA and RRSP Strategically

February 5, 2022 | Steven Porrello

How can you use a TFSA and RRSP to fund your early retirement?

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Don’t Waste Your Time With the Debt Snowball. This 1 Trick Will Save You More Money

February 4, 2022 | Steven Porrello

The roll-down method involves paying high interest debt first. Is it right for you?

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Fixing the Wealth Gap in Canada: Here’s How Minorities Can Start Building Generational Wealth

February 4, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Canada is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, but that wealth isn't distributed equally.

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How To Beat Warren Buffett At His Own Game

February 4, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Warren Buffett is arguably the G.O.A.T. of investing. But that doesn't mean you can't outsmart him.

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Capital One Costco Credit Card: How to Prepare for the CIBC Transition

February 2, 2022 | Steven Porrello

On March 4, CIBC will officially replace Capital One as Costco's credit card partner. Here are a few important things…

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Who Says You Have to Quit Working in Retirement? 5 High-Paying Remote Jobs for Retirees

February 1, 2022 | Steven Porrello

With these five remote opportunities, you can fund your retirement dreams without committing to a full-time job.

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What Can We Learn From Elon Musk’s +$30 Billion Loss?

February 1, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Can Elon Musk's recent loss help us in these times of market uncertainty?

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Who Benefits Most From a 30-Year Historic Inflation: Lenders or Borrowers?

February 1, 2022 | Steven Porrello

The short answer? Both—and neither.

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Aeroplan Has Given Over 1.3 Billion Points to Charities. Should You Donate Your Points, Too?

January 31, 2022 | Steven Porrello

If you're accumulated a massive amount of points, consider giving some to others.

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Warren Buffett to Young People: Stop Taking Out Credit Card Debt

January 31, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Are you wondering if you should use credit cards? Here’s a tip from Buffett himself.

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Credit Card Churning Is Perfectly Legal. Here’s How It Could Come Back to Haunt You

January 31, 2022 | Steven Porrello

As you're churning credit cards, here are four risks to watch out for.

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Should You Use Aeroplan Points to Travel Domestic or International?

January 31, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Which will give you more value: domestic flights or international ones?

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Want to Earn an Extra $1,000 This Month? Credit Cards Might Be the Surprising Answer

January 31, 2022 | Steven Porrello

The challenge for this month: earn $1,000 on credit card churning.

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Here’s How to Double-Dip Your Canadian Tire Membership and Rewards Card

January 28, 2022 | Steven Porrello

This is the only way to double-dip rewards on the Canadian Tire Mastercard and Triangle Rewards program.

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From Cleaning Boiler Rooms to Tesla: How Elon Musk Made Money Before He Was Elon Musk

January 27, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Elon Musk wasn't always the face of the EV revolution.

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The Average Home Price Is Over $700K: How Long Will it Take to Save a Down Payment for That?

January 27, 2022 | Steven Porrello

To save the appropriate down payment, you might need more time than you think.

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I Hate Budgeting, But I’m in Love With This 117-Year Old Budget From Japan

January 26, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Yes, it's my first confession of the year: I hate budgeting.

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5 Reasons to Ditch Your Debit Card for a Cash Back Credit Card

January 25, 2022 | Steven Porrello

If you love your debit card, here are five big reasons you should dump it for a cash back credit…

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7 Pesky Finance Fees That Are Robbing You of Your Wealth (and How to Avoid Them)

January 25, 2022 | Steven Porrello

No one likes to pay fees. Here's how you can avoid Canada's top seven.

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Here’s How to Get 20 Times Back on Your Largest Canadian Tire Purchase (and up to 35 Times Back on Other Purchases)

January 25, 2022 | Steven Porrello

But for those who shop exclusively at Canadian Tire, the Triangle Select program might be right for you.

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3 Things I Love About the New CIBC Costco Mastercard (and 3 I Don’t)

January 24, 2022 | Steven Porrello

The CIBC Costco Mastercard will be available on March 4.

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Bank of Canada Could Hike Mortgage Rates as Soon as This Week: Here’s How Homebuyers Can Prepare

January 24, 2022 | Steven Porrello

The era of historically low interest rates could be coming to a quick end.

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Should You Invest Your Down Payment in Stocks if You Can’t Find a Home in 2022?

January 24, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Let's examine when you should (and shouldn't) invest your down payment in risky investments.

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When Does it Make Sense to Take Out an RRSP Loan?

January 23, 2022 | Steven Porrello

Should you go into debt this RRSP season to fill your unused contribution space?