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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: August 21

Big U.S. retailers post earnings, Canadian inflation numbers trend in the right direction, oil’s record profits, and Russia’s outlook...

Making sense of the markets this week: August 21
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Investing

How to stay invested and pick up good quality companies—on the cheap

With the markets dropping, is it a time for Canadian investors to buy cheap stocks? Well, let’s see.

How to stay invested and pick up good quality companies—on the cheap
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Investing

What fast-rising interest, inflation and bond rates mean for investors

Investors face growing volatility as inflation surges, 10-year bond yields rise and central banks launch larger rate hikes. How...

What fast-rising interest, inflation and bond rates mean for investors
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Retired Money

Do bonds still make sense for retirement savings?

With rising interest rates and inflation, and the Bond Bubble seeming to burst, bonds are challenging the 60/40 asset...

Do bonds still make sense for retirement savings?

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Retired Money

Do inflation-linked bonds make sense in an era of rising interest rates?

The risks and rewards of investing in TIPS, RRBs and the ETFs that hold them.

Do inflation-linked bonds make sense in an era of rising interest rates?
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: October 24, 2021

U.S. earnings are rising while bond investors face a coming year of troubles plus the first U.S. bitcoin ETF...

Making sense of the markets this week: October 24, 2021
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Ask MoneySense

Is it time to search for bond alternatives for your balanced portfolio?

Understanding why you own bonds in the first place can help you decide on possible bond alternatives.

Is it time to search for bond alternatives for your balanced portfolio?

Investing

Should you invest actively or passively in bonds?

The question isn’t an either/or proposition

Should you invest actively or passively in bonds?

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How should I invest a $60,000 inheritance?

Investing a large sum of money can be daunting. Here are some things you need to consider

How should I invest a $60,000 inheritance?

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