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Is real estate the best investment for a Canadian retiree?

I had three meetings this past week with Canadian clients where I challenged their real estate strategies. Here’s why.

Is real estate the best investment for a Canadian retiree?
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How to manage money as a student

Here are several ways you can create habits that encourage saving and smart spending so that college or university...

How to manage money as a student
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The top 5 questions about RESPs

What can an RESP be used for? What’s the best strategy for RESP withdrawals? Embark’s CEO answers these common...

The top 5 questions about RESPs
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How much money does the government contribute to an RESP?

Government grants are one of the biggest reasons why Canadians open registered education savings plans for their kids. Here’s...

How much money does the government contribute to an RESP?

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Should you pay off student debt before investing?

If you want to start investing but you’ve got a Canada Student Loan or other student debt to repay,...

Should you pay off student debt before investing?
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My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?

A Certified Financial Planner explains how RESP withdrawals and taxation can work for each of your children, regardless of...

My three kids chose different educational paths. How do I withdraw RESP funds in a way that’s fair to them and avoids unnecessary taxes?
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What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds

RESPs often fall short of funding a child’s full education, but sometimes an account holder ends up with unused...

What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds

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Student Money: How to pay for school and have a life—a guide for students and parents

Going to school is expensive—but so are extracurriculars. This financial guide covers how to pay for school, for both...

Student Money: How to pay for school and have a life—a guide for students and parents

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Bell Canada’s first quarter results for 2025

BCE cuts its quarterly dividend, and signs fibre deal with PSP Investments.

Bell Canada’s first quarter results for 2025

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