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Is an RRSP loan a good idea?

Depending on which tax bracket you’re in and whether you have other debt, you might be better off simply...

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Can I withdraw my pension early?

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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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“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...

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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...

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...