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A bird flying in the sunset to symbolize the 60/40 balance portfolio as a pheonix rising again.

Retired Money

The 60/40 portfolio: A phoenix or a dud for retirees?

Retired or near retirement and rethinking the classic balanced asset allocation? Here’s the debate—that’s not really a debate—on the...

The 60/40 portfolio: A phoenix or a dud for retirees?
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Ask MoneySense

How to set financial goals that are realistic and achievable

Goal setting is an important financial strategy, but the key is to set goals that are realistic, relevant and...

How to set financial goals that are realistic and achievable
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Debt

How to improve your credit score

Having a good credit score will help you obtain a loan or rent an apartment. Here’s what you need...

How to improve your credit score
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: October 23

High interest rates aren’t necessarily bad for banks, the Canadian inflation glass is half full (you can’t afford the...

Making sense of the markets this week: October 23

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A woman stares at her cell phone in disbelief after learning that she has overcontributed to her TFSA

Ask a Planner

“My financial advisor overcontributed to my TFSA—now what?”

Overcontributing to a TFSA can be costly, especially if it goes unnoticed. What can you do if the error...

“My financial advisor overcontributed to my TFSA—now what?”
A female Canadian investor is on the phone, talking with her advisor to find out if she can put mutual fund fees back into her account.

Ask a Planner

Can I put mutual fund fees back in my account?

Investing fees (MER, TER, trailing) are always hard to swallow, but what if there was a way to manage...

Can I put mutual fund fees back in my account?
A man sits on his couch, feet up, sipping coffee, as he looks at his investments on his laptop.

Investing

Performance: The Ultimate Couch Potato Portfolio Guide

Updated for 2022, a look back at the performance of the MoneySense Canadian Couch Potato Portfolio Guide, looking...

Performance: The Ultimate Couch Potato Portfolio Guide
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: October 16

The Taiwanese company that could bring the world to its knees, positive U.S. earnings news, Canadian vs U.S. markets,...

Making sense of the markets this week: October 16

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My MoneySense

Dragons’ Den tech titan Michele Romanow on taking risks, betting on yourself

Michele Romanow is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of e-commerce investor Clearco. Read her thoughts on all things money.

Dragons’ Den tech titan Michele Romanow on taking risks, betting on yourself

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