Affiliates and Referrals

Tools & Services I Actually Use

A curated list of platforms I personally use and recommend for investing, trading, crypto, tax, and running the online side of things. If you sign up through one of the links below, we both get a perk — at no extra cost to you.

Disclosure: This page contains referral and affiliate links. If you open an account or make a purchase after clicking one, I may earn a commission or sign-up bonus. I only list services I have used myself. Always do your own research before making financial or investment decisions.

Investing & Trading

Brokerages and charting tools for stocks, ETFs, and market analysis.

Wealthsimple

A Canadian favourite for commission-free stock and ETF trading, managed investing, and crypto — all under one roof. Clean interface, low friction, great for beginners and long-term investors alike.

Get a cash bonus when you sign up and fund your account.
Join Wealthsimple

TradingView

The charting and market analysis platform I use daily. Advanced charts, community ideas, paper trading, and alerts across stocks, crypto, forex, and futures.

Save up to 30 days free on any paid plan.
Try TradingView

ZipTraderU

A structured trading education program covering strategy, risk management, and market psychology. Useful if you want a guided curriculum rather than piecing things together from YouTube.

Referral discount available through the link.
Explore ZipTraderU

Crypto Exchanges

The two exchanges I use for buying, holding, and trading digital assets.

Kraken

One of the longest-standing crypto exchanges, known for strong security practices, deep liquidity, and a solid track record. Good for both spot trading and staking.

Sign-up bonus available through the referral link.
Join Kraken

Coinbase

Probably the easiest on-ramp into crypto for most people. Regulated, publicly traded, and supports a wide range of assets. A good starting point if you’re new to the space.

Earn bonus crypto after your first qualifying trade.
Join Coinbase

Crypto Tax & Reporting

Because the tax side is where most people get burned.

Koinly

Connects to your exchanges and wallets, imports your transactions, and generates tax reports that are ready to file. Supports Canada, the US, UK, Australia, and dozens of other jurisdictions.

Discount on your first tax report via the referral link.
Try Koinly

Payments

For sending, receiving, and getting paid online.

PayPal

Still the default for sending and receiving money online — especially across borders. Useful for freelancers, side projects, and anyone selling online.

Referral bonus when you sign up and complete a qualifying transaction.
Join PayPal

Web Hosting & Domains

Where I host sites and side projects.

Hostinger

Affordable, reliable hosting for WordPress and general web projects. Good control panel, fast provisioning, and solid value for side projects and small business sites.

Up to 20% off when you sign up through the referral link.
Get Hostinger

Nothing on this page is financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. All trading and investing carries risk, including the risk of losing your capital. Perks, bonuses, and program terms are set by the third parties listed and may change without notice.