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Should this DIY investor go all in on this international ETF?

You can exclusively hold international ETFs in any Canadian account, without paying a penalty. But there are taxes and...

Should this DIY investor go all in on this international ETF?
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Mortgages

The best 5-year fixed mortgage rates in Canada

You have so many options for finding the best mortgage rate for you. Here’s how you can compare some...

The best 5-year fixed mortgage rates in Canada
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Credit Cards

The 12 best travel credit cards in Canada for 2023

These impressive travel cards can help turn your everyday spending into flights, hotels and more.

The 12 best travel credit cards in Canada for 2023
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: May 28, 2023

Making sense of the markets this week: May 28, 2023
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Retired Money

The five factors of retirement for Canadians

There are five factors in deciding the timing of retirement—plus a sixth factor that isn’t important even though many...

The five factors of retirement for Canadians
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A Rich Life

Does money buy happiness?

Money and happiness have a complex relationship. Income provides, but experiences, treats and giving make us all happy, so...

Does money buy happiness?
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Registered vs unregistered accounts: Where retirees should make withdrawals

When you have the choice for withdrawals, it makes sense to look at the pros and cons of taking...

Registered vs unregistered accounts: Where retirees should make withdrawals
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Spend

Canada’s best no-fee credit cards 2023

These cards have no annual fee and still boast perks like cash back, travel insurance and more.

Canada’s best no-fee credit cards 2023
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Credit Cards

Canada’s best instant approval credit cards for 2023

If patience isn’t your thing or you need a card, stat, consider one of these credit card options. In...

Canada’s best instant approval credit cards for 2023