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Reality-testing your financial plan

John's advisor seems impressive, but he's left out an important consideration: What kind of lifestyle does his client want...

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How much life insurance do I need?

Here’s how to figure out how much life insurance you need to ensure your family will be financially secure...

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What rising bond rates tell us about the future

Longer-term bond yields have long predicted—fairly accurately, if not perfectly—the direction of economic growth. 

What rising bond rates tell us about the future
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Making sense of the markets this week: March 8, 2021

Stocks bounced back from last week's bond scare; inside Warren Buffett's annual investor letter; why a quick U.S. vaccine...

Making sense of the markets this week: March 8, 2021

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What happens at the end of a reverse mortgage?

Myth: seniors who sign reverse mortgage contracts will lose possession of their homes. In fact, there are three common...

What happens at the end of a reverse mortgage?
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Explainer: How do payday loans work? 

Are payday lenders filling a need, or are they preying on Canadians who aren't able to borrow money from...

Explainer: How do payday loans work? 
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How to master “core and explore” investing 

Pro tips for picking stocks and speculative investments, in safe proportions, within your portfolio.

How to master “core and explore” investing 
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Tax implications of building a laneway suite

Any time a homeowner becomes a landlord, there may be GST/HST and income tax owing—and the amounts can be...

Tax implications of building a laneway suite

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Making sense of the markets this week: March 1, 2021

Should we be worried about bond yields right now? Plus, ESG investing continues to accelerate, the tech sell-off is...

Making sense of the markets this week: March 1, 2021

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