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Who to name as executor when family members aren’t an option

It’s not always possible or beneficial to name a family member or close friend as executor in your will....

Who to name as executor when family members aren’t an option

Retired Money

What is a LIRA?

A locked-in retirement account (LIRA) is a type of investment plan in Canada. Find out how LIRAs work and...

What is a LIRA?

Life Insurance

What is life insurance?

You don’t legally have to buy life insurance in Canada, but here’s how it works and why Canadians should...

What is life insurance?

Real Estate

What is joint tenancy?

Joint tenancy is a type of property ownership. Find out how it works, and what happens if one of...

What is joint tenancy?

Stocks

What is an IPO?

IPO stands for initial public offering. How do IPOs work? Should you invest in one? Learn more at the...

What is an IPO?

Save

What is interest?

Interest is the cost you pay for borrowing money—and it’s the money you earn from certain investments. Learn how...

What is interest?

Stocks

What are index funds?

Index funds allow Canadians to invest in hundreds of assets at once. Learn how index funds work at ...

What are index funds?

Home Insurance

What is home insurance?

Home insurance can help you cover the cost of unexpected damage or loss. But what don’t most Canadians know...

What is home insurance?

What is a hedge fund?

Hedge funds are only available to certain investors. Learn how hedge funds work, who can invest in hedge funds,...

What is a hedge fund?