Taking stock of their future
After investing in high-fee mutual funds for years, Brenda and Kent Biggar parted ways with their adviser. Now they want to build a solid portfolio of individual dividend stocks they can manage on their own.
GICs
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My custom portfolio: Steady income without a pension
How to design a portfolio for steady income when you don’t have a company pension to fall back on.
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Building a low-risk portfolio for less
Here’s an example of how to build a tax-efficient and relatively safe investment portfolio.
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The best places to park your cash
With rates so low, it pays to shop around. Here are the best rates out there now for high-interest savings accounts, Tax-Free Savings Accounts and GICs.
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Short-term savings bind
Building a rainy day fund is tough, but in this low-rate environment where should you put your short-term savings? Here are a few of your best options.
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Invest correctly to avoid taxes
Knowing where to keep your investments can boost returns
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Safety in GICs
Not all GICs are created equal.
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How to ladder your GICs
Every investment has some risk associated with it. While most people think that GICs are risk free, that’s not technically true.
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Got a short-term savings goal? Here’s where to put your money
Short-term goals should be treated much differently than long-term ones. Here are some savings strategies for typical life events.
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Negotiate a better deal
Every first offer should be met with a polite “no”.
