Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?
GICs were embraced by many Canadian investors last year, whether conservative or not. With rates expected to fall again...
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Should you sell investments at a loss to pay off debt?
When paying a high interest rate on debt, does it make sense to sell investments that have fallen before...
Where should working retirees put extra income: A TFSA or an RRSP?
Working Canadian retirees may look at CPP and OAS as extra income. Is putting that money in a TFSA...
What should Canadian investors do: Sell or hold with preferred share losses?
When taking a big loss on preferred shares, a MoneySense reader asks if he should hold or sell now.
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Say what?! 5 financial buzzwords we kept hearing in 2023
We’ve picked five words and phrases that capture the financial mood of 2023. From quiet hiring to soft saving,...
’Tis the season for tax-loss selling in Canada
Tax-loss selling is one way that investors with capital gains can lower their potential tax bill. What is tax-loss...
Should retirees pay off their mortgages with investments?
A bank advisor tells a Just retired woman who’s wondering if using investments to pay off a mortgage is...
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Canada’s inflation rate fell to 3.1% in October—where will it go from here?
The Consumer Price Index shows inflation fell slightly in October. How did it get so high, and what does...