Apps, Tools and Resources to Improve Your Life
By: Josh, Yasyszcjosh
Tags: Lifestyle, Language Learning, University, Financial Services, Education

1. Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple offers a range of apps, tools and services for users to improve their finances, save money, and invest in stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. Their free apps, browser tools and online services make it simple and quick to begin improving one's financial situation -- and save for a brighter future.

With Wealthsimple Trade, users can easily buy and sell thousands of stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on major Canadian and U.S. stock exchanges, such as the NYSE and the TSX. With zero commission fees and no account minimums, users can begin trading with as little as $1.

Wealthsimple Trade offers three different account types; Personal, Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Using Wealthsimple Trade is easy. All you need to do is;

• Create a free Wealthsimple Trade Account

• Open a new Personal, TFSA, or RRSP Account

• Fund the Account with at least $1

• Begin trading

You can download Wealthsimple Trade for free on iOS or Android. Visit www.wealthsimple.com to access WS Trade for browser.

With Wealthsimple Crypto, users can easily and securely buy and sell cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, anytime, anywhere. With a simple sign up process, no account minimums, and no fees to deposit or withdraw, WS Crypto is the sure-fire choice for those seeking to buy or sell Bitcoin or Ethereum. WS Crypto is available through the Wealthsimple Trade app.

With Wealthsimple Invest and Cash, users can easily and securely save their money -- and watch it grow. How? With WS Invest and Cash, users can choose to save their money in their Cash Account, and earn 0.75%* interest on that money. Users also have the option to invest their money automatically. They can choose portfolio theme (such as Sustainable, Standard or Halal), Risk Level and even calculate their TFSA Contribution Room. New features are coming soon, such as the Wealthsimple Cash Card, Instant Deposits, No Foreign Transaction Fees, and E-transfers.

Wealthsimple Invest and Cash offers four different Account types; Personal, Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Smart Savings, and Cash.

Using Wealthsimple Invest and Cash is easy. All you need to do is;

• Create a free Wealthsimple Invest and Cash Account

• Open a New Cash, Personal, TFSA, or Smart Savings Account

• Fund the Account with at least $1

• Begin Saving and Investing your money

You can download Wealthsimple Invest and Cash for iOS and Android.

With SimpleTax, users can easily and efficiently complete and file their tax returns, for free (well, it's pay-what-you-want, but the option for free is there). SimpleTax has a wide range of features to make it easier than ever to file their taxes, and get their maximum refund.

Features;

• with Smart Search, users can easily find and add forms, deductions and credit to their return

• with Step-By-Step Guidance, users will find deductions and credits they might not have known they were eligible for

• with Auto-Fill, users can automatically fill out parts of their return using information provided electronically by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

• with the Refund Optimizer, users can increase their refund by finding the optimal split for donations, medical expenses and more

• with the RRSP Calculator, users can determine how increasing their RRSP contribution can impact their refund

• with Financial Recommendations, users can receive recommendations to help them save money and reach their financial goals.

You can learn more about and sign up for SimpleTax here.