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Making sense of the markets this week: October 4, 2021

Is the risk of an energy crisis worth a hedge? Plus: Bond yields are messing with the markets; Questrade...

Making sense of the markets this week: October 4, 2021
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How to figure out your investment fees

John is unclear about what he’s paying his advisor, and cannot seem to get a straight answer.

How to figure out your investment fees
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Making sense of the markets this week: September 27, 2021

Could China's Evergrande trigger another "Lehman Brothers moment?" Plus, understanding the Fed's understated announcement; who prefers passive investing products;...

Making sense of the markets this week: September 27, 2021
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Making sense of the markets this week: September 20, 2021

Inflation is hitting differently on either side of the 49th parallel—what does that mean for your investments? Plus, predictions...

Making sense of the markets this week: September 20, 2021

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Real Estate

Should you help your adult children to buy real estate?

With home ownership becoming increasingly difficult for millennials to achieve, many are turning to the Bank of Mum and...

Should you help your adult children to buy real estate?
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How to avoid OAS clawbacks when you’ve had a temporary increase in income

A one-time bump in Sam’s income triggered an Old Age Security benefit clawback, and he wants to know if...

How to avoid OAS clawbacks when you’ve had a temporary increase in income

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: September 13, 2021

Supply chain woes and chip shortages could be the start of bigger problems; why continued bad news could be...

Making sense of the markets this week: September 13, 2021
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Incorporated business owners: Should you pay yourself a salary?

If you own an incorporated business, you can pay yourself a salary—but sometimes it’s the wrong choice.

Incorporated business owners: Should you pay yourself a salary?

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Making sense of the markets this week: September 6, 2021

Fifteen high-quality "vintage" stocks that outperformed the S&P 500; why low interest rates help already-wealthy citizens the most; there's...

Making sense of the markets this week: September 6, 2021

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