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Making sense of the markets this week: August 25, 2024

Canada’s railway-bound economy screeches to halt, inflation is down, Target shares rebound and TD to pay $4-billion penalty.

Making sense of the markets this week: August 25, 2024
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Why a reverse mortgage should be a last resort for most Canadian retirees

Reverse mortgages do the job of freeing up income for house-rich, cash-poor Canadian seniors. But their terms are often...

Why a reverse mortgage should be a last resort for most Canadian retirees

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: August 18, 2024

Falling U.S. inflation leads to rate cut certainty, Walmart’s strong quarter, Barrick beats Franco-Nevada for the gold metal, and...

Making sense of the markets this week: August 18, 2024
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Investing

Top 25 timeless personal finance books

These 25 books, chosen by MoneySense contributors, money experts and finfluencers, will help you invest better, retire earlier, find...

Top 25 timeless personal finance books

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FHSA

Can you use the FHSA and HBP together?

Can you use the FHSA and HBP together?
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Credit Cards

What happens if you don’t use your credit card?

What happens if you don’t use your credit card?
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Investing

Fractional trading puts pricey stocks within reach of new and younger investors

Do you only have limited cash to invest? Fractional trading makes company shares more accessible—just don’t skip the market...

Fractional trading puts pricey stocks within reach of new and younger investors
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Annuity vs. GIC: What makes sense for retiring?

Can you compare apples to apples with annuities and guaranteed investment certificates for retiring? Let’s find out.

Annuity vs. GIC: What makes sense for retiring?

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GICs

Registered or non-registered GICs: Which should you buy?

GICs offer investors safety and flexibility. Here’s what to consider when deciding whether to hold your GICs in registered...

Registered or non-registered GICs: Which should you buy?

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