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Ask a Planner

Which savings should retirees draw down first?

Seniors seeking a decumulation strategy may be asking the wrong questions. Start with your spending plan, then model how...

Which savings should retirees draw down first?
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Mortgages

Mortgage payments going up at renewal? Here’s what to do

Many Canadians will face a jump in mortgage payments at renewal. We spoke to experts about how to manage...

Mortgage payments going up at renewal? Here’s what to do
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: September 8, 2024

Canada cuts rates again. Can Couche-Tard take over the convenience-store world? Mag 7 outperformance trend may be done. Dollarama...

Making sense of the markets this week: September 8, 2024
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Estate Planning

Don’t squander your legacy

Proper inheritance planning is crucial to ensure a smooth wealth transfer to the next generation. Here are three essential...

Don’t squander your legacy
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Retirement

30 and no pension: What are your options?

Many 30-year-olds are at the crossroads of some major life expenses. Here’s how to save for retirement during a...

30 and no pension: What are your options?
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ETFs

Is VFV a good buy? What about other U.S. ETFs with even lower fees?

Sure, VFV could be a good buy, but there are U.S. ETFs with even lower fees available for Canadian...

Is VFV a good buy? What about other U.S. ETFs with even lower fees?

Mortgages

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on September 4, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on September 4, 2024
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News

Bank of Canada lowers interest rate again and may change pace of next cuts

The central bank’s third consecutive rate cut brings key interest rate down to 4.25%.

Bank of Canada lowers interest rate again and may change pace of next cuts
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Mortgages

The best 5-year variable mortgage rates in Canada

Five-year variable-rate mortgages offer potential cost savings to buyers who can manage changes in market interest rates. Here’s how...

The best 5-year variable mortgage rates in Canada