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Investing Experience: Preet Banerjee is a management consultant to the financial services industry with a focus on the commercial application of behavioural finance research and fintech. He's a fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute and holds the Derivatives Market Specialist (DMS) and Financial Management Advisor (FMA) designation. He won the Portfolio Managers Association of Canada's Excellence in Investment Journalism award in 2012, and was named by Advisor.ca as one of Canada's Top 10 Financial Visionaries.

Banerjee is in the last year of his doctoral research into Quantifying the Value of Financial Advice Across Delivery Channels. He's also a fintech founder (MoneyGaps), investor (WealthScope, Drop, Tunezy), and personal finance educator (The Globe and Mail, Youtube, Mostly Money Podcast, YourMoneyDegree.com), as well as a professional keynote speaker.

A former contributing editor of MoneySense magazine, he's currently a member of the Governing Council at The University of Toronto, the Chair of the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Campus Council, and a member of the Board of Directors at FAIR Canada (Foundation for the Advancement of Investor Rights).

Highlights

  • Keynote speaker and management consultant to the financial services industry 
  • Financial Columnist for the Globe and Mail 
  • Holds DMS and FMA designations

Expertise

  • Financial markets 
  • Household wealth management 

Latest articles by Preet

Money and Life

How do you calculate net worth

A very fundamental personal finance number to know is your net worth. It's super easy to calculate, and it can give you a great bird's eye view of your financial picture. The best way to think about it is like this: What you own minus What you owe.

Money and Life

Key financial life lessons growing families

When you're planning to start a family, there's a lot to consider. Learn about these simple tips to take to ensure your finances grow as fast as your family.

Money and Life

Spring cleaning your finances

Spring is an ideal time for a deep cleaning of your financial house. Learn how to trim out excess cost and ways to put your finances back in order in this article.
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How to evaluate line of credit offers

Offers to transfer your debt from a high-interest source to a line of credit are not always what they seem. See how to evaluate if they'll be right for you.

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What is a condition of financing

An offer to buy a house routinely includes conditions on arranging financing. See the implications and risks of not having a condition of financing in place.

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Smart uses for a line of credit

A line of credit can be a useful spending tool, but it's easy to fall into some common traps. Here are some effective ways to use a line of credit.

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The 5 Cs of getting approved for credit

Learn about the Five Cs of Credit (Capacity, Capital, Collateral, Credit History and Character) in order improve your ability to have next bank loan approved.

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Using your home equity line of credit

People don't always use lines of credit wisely. When should you use your line of credit and what should raise red flags? See the top considerations.

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What is a line of credit

What is a line of credit, and what are the differences between secured and unsecured lines of credit?

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How mortgage default insurance works

If you're buying a home with a down payment of less than 20%, you'll need to pay for mortgage default insurance.

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Extra costs during the first 6-12 months of homeownership

There are many small expenses that add up to a large portion of a homeowner’s overall spending. Preet Banerjee shares a few of these expenses.

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Car loan cost beyond monthly payment

With car loans as long as eight years, it’s important to determine your true affordability when shopping for a car – see our list of other considerations.

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What are ETFs

Dive into ETF basics with our insightful article. Discover their pros, cons and crucial role in investing.

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What is Socially Responsible Investing or SRI

Investors support social causes by using their investment portfolio selections to support companies that align with their values. Learn more about SRI.

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Understanding beneficiary designations for your RRSP RRIF or TFSA

Learn what you need to know towards planning beneficiaries for your various savings accounts.

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How does the RRSP Home Buyers' Plan work?

Explore how Canada’s Home Buyers’ Plan aids first-time homebuyers by allowing tax-free withdrawal from an RRSP/RSP for down payments.

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What is CDIC insurance

Learn about what happens to your deposits if your financial institution fails and what assets are and are not protected under CDIC insurance.

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Tuning out market noise

News headlines about stock market fluctuations in the short term can distract us from our long-term investing objectives. Here's how to ignore the chatter.

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Estimating retirement expenses

We all know to plan for retirement, but the question is: How much will we need? Here is some food for thought when it comes estimating your retirement expenses.

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What are the benefits of creating a GIC ladder

 Explore the benefits of creating a GIC ladder, a strategy that offers periodic access to funds, less worry about interest rates, and stability for conservative investors. Perfect for capital preservation!

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Continuing education tips to pay for it

A surprising number of Canadians say they regret taking on debt for school. Here are three options to help to pay for future education costs and avoid debt.

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My credit card application got rejected what now

It is possible to meet the basic requirements for an application and still get rejected for a credit card. For situations like this, your credit history is likely to blame. Learn how credit card habits that can help.

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Resetting your financial plan

Your financial plan can change from time to time. Life changes can require adjustments to our goals and the timelines to reach them.
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Why does my debit card have a credit card logo

Most people see debit cards and credit cards as different payment options. So when you see a Visa or Mastercard logo on a debit card, it can be confusing.

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7 things that could prevent a credit card application approval

When we hear all the statistics about credit card debt in Canada, you'd think that anyone can get a new credit card anytime. The truth is, not everyone gets approved all the time. In this video, Preet Banerjee discusses 7 things that could prevent a credit card application approval.

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What is a recession?

Recessions happen from time to time. But what is a recession? Is it possible to prepare for one? We answer your questions here.