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Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments?

A bank advisor tells a just-retired Canadian that using investments to pay off a mortgage is not a good...

Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments?

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: November 26, 2023

OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman then re-hires him, Nvidia continues its extraordinary growth, stock market highs within sight, and...

Making sense of the markets this week: November 26, 2023
Aerial view of a Toronto neighbourhood. Will the real estate bubble pop?

Real Estate

Toronto housing bubble: Is it ready to pop?

Toronto’s surging housing market faces uncertainty. Learn about soaring prices, economic factors and the future of affordable home ownership.

Toronto housing bubble: Is it ready to pop?
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Retired Money

Infinite banking in Canada: Should you borrow from your life insurance policy?

The “Infinite Banking Concept” is gaining popularity with Canadian retirees—but it’s not right for everyone. Here’s how this leverage...

Infinite banking in Canada: Should you borrow from your life insurance policy?

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A GIC investor talks to their financial advisor about whether to buy GICs in 2024.

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What to expect for GICs in 2024

The rates offered on guaranteed investment certificates have skyrocketed over the past two years. Here are considerations for investors...

What to expect for GICs in 2024
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: November 19, 2023

Target’s up, Walmart’s down, stocks rise as inflation falls, and insurance companies thrive as grocers stumble. Also, how’s that...

Making sense of the markets this week: November 19, 2023
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Is it OK to leave $100,000 in a high-interest savings account?

There is no avoiding risk. Even a high-interest savings account could lose its purchasing power. So, what’s the safest...

Is it OK to leave $100,000 in a high-interest savings account?
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RRIF withdrawals: What should seniors with million-dollar portfolios do?

Seniors with large retirement accounts face a big tax-deferred liability. Which tax and estate planning strategies might help?

RRIF withdrawals: What should seniors with million-dollar portfolios do?

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Investing

What Canadian investors can do in times of world crisis and war

Stressed by headlines? Here’s how investors should manage their portfolios and their emotions in response to wars and other...

What Canadian investors can do in times of world crisis and war

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