Are GICs a substitute for bonds?
Laddered GICs can replace bonds in a balanced portfolio.
Best short-term investments
Bonds and GICs don’t pay well but they may be your best short-term investment option.
ETFs and mutual funds will co-exist for some time yet
It's not an either/or issue between ETFs and mutual funds.
A reality check for Couch Potatoes
It’s easy to love index investing when equity markets are soaring. They key is to love the strategy when...
TFSA: Our number-one tax shelter
Investing in a Tax-Free Savings Account should be a priority for most Canadians.
Where to hold fixed income
Minimize your tax bill by holding bonds and GICs in registered accounts.
We’re using TFSAs, just not wisely
Nearly half of Canadians have a TFSA, but few are housing top earning investments inside the tax-sheltered account.
Market-linked GICs designed to fail
Market-linked GICs are profitable for banks but consumers get stiffed.
Asset location: Do low interest rates change the rules?
Hold GICs outside your RRSP.