The You First Blog

The Investia mobile app has continued to evolve since its launch in summer 2021. Recently, the app underwent a visual overhaul that has made it easier to navigate. Without question, the Investia mobile app is the easiest way to review your portfolio. Setting up the Investia mobile app is easy.   Downloading the Investia App:… Read More

With September comes the annual school year kickoff for many families. This is also the perfect time to reiterate the powerful benefits provided by the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). For most households, the RESP is the top investment vehicle available for children’s education savings. Here are the key facts: Annual maximum contribution: $2,500 (or… Read More

By now, you’ve probably read about the new FHSA program, introduced by the Federal government to help save for a first home purchase. Many people have thought of the immediate benefits; that is, utilizing the FHSA to help fund their own down payment. This makes sense of course. The FHSA, if used to fund a… Read More

The promising start to 2023 continued for investors in April as stocks posted more gains, bond yields were stable, and inflation cooled again. However, concerns remain around the direction of central bank interest rates, the debt ceiling, and consumer spending. Here’s a summary of the main events that steered the markets. Markets are up since… Read More

The Liberal Government released the 2023 Federal Budget on Tuesday. Here are some of the highlights from the announced budget. Personal Tax Measures The Grocery Rebate The Goods and Services Tax Credit (GSTC) helps to offset the impact of the GST on low- and modest-income individuals and families. The GSTC is non-taxable, income-tested, and indexed… Read More