Securities, primary and secondary markets are all incredibly important concepts and entities in the world of investment and the global economy. But what are they and how do they function? …
Continental Currency Exchange Versus RBC Exchange Rate
Have you been wondering who has the best exchange rates near you, Continental Currency Exchange or RBC? While both offer good exchange rates, there’s one clear winner. Read on as …
FX101: The Rise and Fall of the Gold Standard
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Not to be confused with commodities (like gold) used as currency, commodity currencies are currencies that fluctuate with the price of a primary commodity on which the country’s economy is …
Currency Spotlight: Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone, which is composed of 19 of the European Union’s 28 members: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, …
A Lesson On Currency Convertibility
Currency convertibility is about how easy it is to convert a currency into another currency or into gold. When looking at currency convertibility, there are three different categories; fully convertible, …
Build Your Adventure Fund In Three Steps
Saving money for a trip can feel impossible. But, if you really want to build up your adventure fund, there are a few money-saving tricks you can try. Before you …
Continental’s Guide to Buying Foreign Real Estate
So you’re thinking of investing in some foreign real estate. There are plenty of reasons why this is a good idea! Diversifying your portfolio, obtaining tax benefits, taking advantage of …
Continental Currency Exchange Versus TD Exchange Rate
Banks are an integral part of modern day life; and it’s true, big banks have a lot to provide their clients: convenience first among them. But while the institutions that …
The Most Counterfeit-Proof Non-Polymer Currencies
More and more countries have been switching towards polymer currencies in recent decades. With polymers improved durability, cleanliness and security capabilities, it really is no wonder! But some of the …