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Making sense of the markets this week: August 18, 2024

Falling U.S. inflation leads to rate cut certainty, Walmart’s strong quarter, Barrick beats Franco-Nevada for the gold metal, and...

Making sense of the markets this week: August 18, 2024
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Top 25 timeless personal finance books

These 25 books, chosen by MoneySense contributors, money experts and finfluencers, will help you invest better, retire earlier, find...

Top 25 timeless personal finance books
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Sister activism: Nuns push for change through stock investments

How a small group of nuns in rural Kansas vexes big companies with their investment activism.

Sister activism: Nuns push for change through stock investments
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Can you use the FHSA and HBP together?

Can you use the FHSA and HBP together?

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Fractional trading puts pricey stocks within reach of new and younger investors

Do you only have limited cash to invest? Fractional trading makes company shares more accessible—just don’t skip the market...

Fractional trading puts pricey stocks within reach of new and younger investors
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Self-employed with no pension

Here’s how freelance workers and entrepreneurs in Canada can use the unique aspects of “working for yourself” to build...

Self-employed with no pension
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Scotiabank increases U.S. foothold with stake in KeyCorp

As part of its “refreshed” company strategy, Canadian bank makes a USD$2.8-billion deal for a minority stake in U.S....

Scotiabank increases U.S. foothold with stake in KeyCorp
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Annuity vs. GIC: What makes sense for retiring?

Can you compare apples to apples with annuities and guaranteed investment certificates for retiring? Let’s find out.

Annuity vs. GIC: What makes sense for retiring?

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Is now the time for retirees to sell stocks and buy GICs?

Many people near or in retirement are worried about stock market volatility. Does it ever make sense to put...

Is now the time for retirees to sell stocks and buy GICs?

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