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How a young family can make the best use of an insurance payout

Katie and Tom just received a tax-free, lump-sum insurance payout. They’d like advice on how to prioritize RRSPs, TFSAs,...

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What should retirees do with their investments amid COVID-19?

With North American stock markets down more than 30% from their recent highs, Canadians who are retired or close...

What should retirees do with their investments amid COVID-19?

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Investing in the time of COVID-19

Four investing professionals offer thoughts on the current state of the markets.

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“How are my investments protected?”

We explain the role of the CDIC and CIPF, and break down the different kinds of protection each offers.

“How are my investments protected?”

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“Is my severance package fair?”

Marina was recently laid off from the job she held for 17 years. She received about half of what...

“Is my severance package fair?”

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Investing is not a guessing game

You can mitigate financial risks by trusting your decisions to mathematical probabilities. Here’s how.

Investing is not a guessing game

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Understanding the chatter around negative interest rates

It’s hard enough to understand how regular interest rates work, so no one will blame you if negative rates...

Understanding the chatter around negative interest rates

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Is early retirement a realistic goal for most people?

Some financial independence bloggers promote the idea that less work equals more happiness, which may not be true for...

Is early retirement a realistic goal for most people?

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Using life insurance to leave your kids an inheritance

Like a reverse mortgage, you would borrow against the policy’s cash value. When you pass away, the loan is...

Using life insurance to leave your kids an inheritance

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