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Retired Money

Rising rates are good news for near-retirees seeking longevity insurance

Annuities are getting more attractive, so is it time to inch in as rates rise further?

Rising rates are good news for near-retirees seeking longevity insurance
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How GICs can help you save for your short-term goals

How GICs can help you save for your short-term goals
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New investment approaches for risk-averse Canadians

Old-school investors may find the capital preservation techniques they have relied on in the past won't work the same...

New investment approaches for risk-averse Canadians

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What to consider if you still have RRSP contribution room

With just weeks left before the contribution deadline, a Certified Financial Planner rounds up key facts and common RRSP...

What to consider if you still have RRSP contribution room

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Recovering from GIC sticker shock

Retirees accustomed to 2% or 3% returns on Guaranteed Investment Certificates are now grappling with rates of 1% or...

Recovering from GIC sticker shock
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Can life insurance be used as a fixed income investment?

Emerging from a serious health scare, Dana wonders if she can use her life insurance to replace the bonds...

Can life insurance be used as a fixed income investment?

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A guide to guaranteed investment certificates (GICs)

Wondering if GICs have a place in your savings and investing plans? We explain the different types, how they...

A guide to guaranteed investment certificates (GICs)

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The best TFSA investments in Canada

Despite its name, you can hold a variety of investment types inside a Tax-Free Savings Account—not only savings. This...

The best TFSA investments in Canada

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Banking

Oaken Financial review 2020 

For Canadians who are comfortable doing most of their banking online, and are looking for a range of flexible...

Oaken Financial review 2020 

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