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Making sense of the markets this week: August 18, 2024

Falling U.S. inflation leads to rate cut certainty, Walmart’s strong quarter, Barrick beats Franco-Nevada for the gold metal, and...

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Which types of pension income can be split with your spouse in retirement?

Splitting income with your spouse can help you to pay less tax. Here are some types of retirement income...

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Annuity vs. GIC: What makes sense for retiring?

Can you compare apples to apples with annuities and guaranteed investment certificates for retiring? Let’s find out.

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Is now the time for retirees to sell stocks and buy GICs?

Many people near or in retirement are worried about stock market volatility. Does it ever make sense to put...

RESPs

The benefits and flexibility of family RESPs

Saving for the post-secondary education of more than one child? Grants and growth can be allocated amongst any beneficiaries...

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: August 11, 2024

Japan’s carry trades spook the markets, mixed U.S. earnings are in, Shopify surges, oil and potash remain profitable.

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Should you hold gold in a RRIF?

Is gold a safe asset to invest your retirement savings? A Certified Financial Planner offers some perspective.

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Why is booze so expensive in Canada?

Making, let alone serving, alcoholic beverages is an invariably complex manufacturing process that’s affected by cost inflation from all...