September/October 2012

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Family profile: An uncertain legacy

During their marriage, Lisa’s husband Jim controlled all the money. Now that he’s gone, Lisa is faced with ...

Family profile: An uncertain legacy

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The perfect price: Business suits

We asked the experts how much you need to spend to a get a well-made suit.

The perfect price: Business suits

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How large will your nest egg need to be?

If you use a 4% initial withdrawal rate, you’ll need a nest egg 25 times the annual amount you...

How large will your nest egg need to be?

Annuities

Make your nest egg last

Financial planners have long said you can safely draw down 4% of your portfolio each year in retirement. But...

Make your nest egg last

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Home & Décor

Kindle killers

Canadians longing for Amazon’s Kindle Fire can get stoked about one of these competitors instead.

Kindle killers

Benefits

5 things your HR department isn’t telling you

The Human Resources department is presented like an employee concierge service but that couldn't be further from the truth.

5 things your HR department isn’t telling you

Home & Décor

Fire your cleaning lady

Let these affordable robot vacuum cleaners do the dirty work while you pocket the difference.

Fire your cleaning lady

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Should you co-sign for your kids?

Before you put your John Hancock on that mortgage form, make sure you truly understand your child’s financial situation.

Should you co-sign for your kids?

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RESPs: Why, when and how

With a four-year degree coming in at $80,000 or more, university is a daunting expense. RESPs can get you...

RESPs: Why, when and how

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