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What Canadian investors can do in times of world crisis and war

Stressed by headlines? Here’s how investors should manage their portfolios and their emotions in response to wars and other...

What Canadian investors can do in times of world crisis and war

Borrowing money to invest

Should you open a margin account with your broker, or opt for an RRSP loan? Read about the potential...

Borrowing money to invest

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From groceries to flights to data plans: Why is Canada so expensive?

Things like competition, regulation and taxes all influence how much Canadians pay for common goods and services. Here’s why...

From groceries to flights to data plans: Why is Canada so expensive?

A young family discusses the rising costs of food in their living room

Fewer banking fees, help for mortgage holders—here’s what new rules could mean for Canadians

The federal government’s new affordability measures build on other recent changes aimed at reducing financial pressure on cash-strapped Canadians....

Fewer banking fees, help for mortgage holders—here’s what new rules could mean for Canadians

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Allan Small on his glass-half-full view of the markets and managing risk

MoneySense columnist and senior investment advisor shares wins, losses, lessons and takeaways about investing.

Allan Small on his glass-half-full view of the markets and managing risk

A woman at home, sitting on the floor in her living room, wondering if she should pay off her mortgage or invest in RRSPs.

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?

Does it make sense to put some extra cash into an RRSP or use it to help pay off...

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?

A first-time home buyer looks into FHSA withdrawal rules for a rental property she will live in.

FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer

Renting out part of your new home may help cover some costs. But would it still be considered a...

FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer

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Making a plan: How to withdraw money from a retirement account

Canadians have quite a few options for retirement savings. But before you look at when to retire and start...

Making a plan: How to withdraw money from a retirement account

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Why inflation-linked bonds aren’t always the answer to high inflation

Inflation-linked bonds can decline in a high-inflation year. Here’s how increases and decreases in inflation impact these types of...

Why inflation-linked bonds aren’t always the answer to high inflation

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