Banking

What is the Bank of Canada?

Canada’s central bank plays a large role in maintaining the stability of the financial system. Read more about its...

What is the Bank of Canada?

Investing

What is a soft landing?

You’ve likely heard the term “soft landing” in the news. Find out how it happens and why it is...

What is a soft landing?

Investing

What is laddering?

If you’re looking up “laddering,” then you are a Canadian investor looking to reduce your interest rate risk. Learn...

What is laddering?
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Investing

Questrade Review 2024: A look at what matters to Canadian investors

An online brokerage for hands-on investors, a robo-advisor for done-for-you investing, mortgages—and low fees all around. Questrade is popular...

Questrade Review 2024: A look at what matters to Canadian investors
A woman in her 50s/60s talking to her husband about how to manage his DC plan

Ask a Planner

DC plans once you retire: What do you do with them?

When coming up to retirement, should your investments move with you. Find out the options for soon-to-be retirees. ...

DC plans once you retire: What do you do with them?
Two women in their 70s, happy with their decision about annuities.

Retired Money

Should retirees in their early 70s partly annuitize?

Interest rates have soared in the past year—but annuity payouts, not so much. Find out what makes sense when...

Should retirees in their early 70s partly annuitize?
A woman meets with her accountant and high fives as she files her 2022 income tax return for Canada, showing that she accurately filed on deadline, with tax claims that suited her.

Taxes

2022 Income Tax Guide for Canadians: Deadlines, tax tips and more

2022 Income Tax Guide for Canadians: Deadlines, tax tips and more
A couple in their 70s embrace

Ask a Planner

What do to with a spousal RRSP at age 71

Converting the account to a spousal RRIF is a common option, but be aware of the income attribution rules.

What do to with a spousal RRSP at age 71
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Investing

Best online brokers in Canada for 2023

Best online brokers in Canada for 2023