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,...
“How are my investments protected?”
We explain the role of the CDIC and CIPF, and break down the different kinds of protection each offers.
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 a TFSA to save for retirement
Five years after a debilitating accident, Kay has no savings. What should she do when her annuity payments run...
Comeback moms
Restarting your career after being a stay-at-home mom also means rethinking your financial goals. Here's advice on how, from...
What you need to know about hybrid bank accounts
Hybrids let you ditch separate chequing and savings accounts, providing a single place to hold and use your money,...
A guide to the best robo-advisors in Canada for 2020
Find out which robo-advisor is right for you.
The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada 2020
Looking for the best high interest savings account in Canada? Whether you’re looking for the highest possible interest rate...
“Is it smart to hold a single exchange-traded fund in our RRSPs?”
All-in-one ETF portfolios are extremely well-diversified, super-cheap and easier to manage than a portfolio of multiple holdings. It’s almost...