Making sense of the markets this week: January 8, 2023
As historically bad a year as it was, 2022 comes to a close, and should you wait for the...
Target-date funds in Canada: Investing for the year you plan to retire
Looking for a way to simplify your retirement investment strategy? A lot of people in Canada are meeting that...
Making sense of the markets this week: January 1, 2023
An investor’s look into the crystal ball shows inflation, war and a recession for 2023. But, other than that,...
Making sense of the markets this week: December 25, 2022
Sector returns for the year and a look back at some key posts in 2022; plus, an inflation reading...
2022’s year in review: The financial highs, lows and what’s in store for 2023
A recap of the ups and downs investors and the markets dealt with in 2022 and a hint of...
Is now the time for a long-term investor to abandon stocks?
It’s been a difficult year for stock investors. Should you move into GICs or mortgage funds to invest for...
What is a trigger rate?
Only a portion of variable-rate mortgages have a trigger rate. Find out what a trigger rate is and how...
What is a prime rate?
What is the prime interest rate in Canada, and why is it important? Find out how the prime rate...
What is a lien?
Before you buy something valuable like real estate, a used car or a collector’s item, check if it has...