How the coronavirus pandemic could change the way we think about retirement in Canada
Will we still be able to choose from the kinds of retirement options we’ve come accustomed to? Additional planning...
Should investors worry about suspended guidance?
Because of the uncertainty around the COVID-19 crisis, many companies are refusing to say what kind of earnings or...
Oaken Financial review 2020
For Canadians who are comfortable doing most of their banking online, and are looking for a range of flexible...
“Records of my stock purchase have disappeared. What now?”
Tonya bought shares of a small company, which she sold at a loss. She’d like to use that loss...
What to make of this quarter’s “earnings season”
With companies now beginning to report on Q1 results, this is the first time we get to see how...
How do credit card payment deferrals work during COVID-19?
We break down the deferral options offered by some major card issuers. Keep in mind that, if you are...
Reconsidering when to take CPP benefits amid COVID-19 risk
Most or even all of your Canada Pension Plan benefits may be lost to your partner, should you die...
COVID-19 financial support for working seniors
You may still qualify for the federal government’s CERB payments, even if you collect CPP and OAS.
What do recent stock market gains really mean?
While stocks are still down by about 20% since February 21, 2020, U.S. and Canadian equities have risen by...