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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Registered or non-registered GICs: Which should you buy?
GICs offer investors safety and flexibility. Here’s what to consider when deciding whether to hold your GICs in registered...
How GIC interest rates work
Find out what factors affect GIC rates and how to buy these low-risk investments.
Are GICs a good investment right now?
GICs can help cushion savings against the impacts of inflation and balance risk in a portfolio. Here’s how GICs...
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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.
Yes, a cottage is an investment property—here’s how to minimize capital gains tax
Should you “invest” in a cottage? And if you do, what happens when you sell it, give it away...
Why did the stock markets fall?
Financial markets around the world stabilize after Monday’s fall. Here’s what to know about how we got here.
Making sense of the markets this week: August 4, 2024
The U.S. Fed stands pat, big tech sags despite strength from Apple and Meta, consumer discretionary stocks wither, but...
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Why are vets so expensive?
The costs of keeping the family pet healthy have outpaced inflation in Canada. We look at why it’s happening...