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A young woman in a kitchen smiles at G I C returns on her laptop

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Why GICs are a good addition to an RRSP or a TFSA

If you’re looking for ways to protect or grow your savings, a GIC may be the right solution—especially if...

Why GICs are a good addition to an RRSP or a TFSA

Investing

6 times when a GIC is a smart investment choice

Yes, guaranteed investment certificates are conservative—and that’s precisely why they’re the right investment choice in certain life stages and...

6 times when a GIC is a smart investment choice
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GICs

How GIC interest rates work

Find out what factors affect GIC rates and how to buy these low-risk investments.

How GIC interest rates work
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Investing

What types of GICs are available in Canada?

With GICs, you can grow your money without risk. We explain the benefits of investing in GICs and the...

What types of GICs are available in Canada?

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GICs

Are GICs a good investment right now?

GICs can help cushion savings against the impacts of inflation and balance risk in a portfolio. Here’s how GICs...

Are GICs a good investment right now?
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Making sense of the markets this week: August 11, 2024

Japan’s carry trades spook the markets, mixed U.S. earnings are in, Shopify surges, oil and potash remain profitable.

Making sense of the markets this week: August 11, 2024
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Stocks

Disney earnings: Results show profit, stock falls 2%

Disney’s streaming business is profitable for the first time, but the slowing U.S. park business ups investors’ anxiety.

Disney earnings: Results show profit, stock falls 2%
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Real Estate

Yes, a cottage is an investment property—here’s how to minimize capital gains tax

Should you “invest” in a cottage? And if you do, what happens when you sell it, give it away...

Yes, a cottage is an investment property—here’s how to minimize capital gains tax

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Should you hold gold in a RRIF?

Is gold a safe asset to invest your retirement savings? A Certified Financial Planner offers some perspective.

Should you hold gold in a RRIF?

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