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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How will COVID-19 impact the real estate market in Canada?
From cooling down sales to changing how available homes are shown, this global pandemic will change Canadian real estate...
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...
Investing in the time of COVID-19
Four investing professionals offer thoughts on the current state of the markets.
“How are my investments protected?”
We explain the role of the CDIC and CIPF, and break down the different kinds of protection each offers.
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...
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...
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...