Making sense of the markets this week: July 10
The worst start for markets since 1962, rate-hike fears, the pending real estate collapse and bank brokerages hide high-interest...
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Rising rates are good news for near-retirees seeking longevity insurance
Annuities are getting more attractive, so is it time to inch in as rates rise further?
New investment approaches for risk-averse Canadians
Old-school investors may find the capital preservation techniques they have relied on in the past won't work the same...
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What to consider if you still have RRSP contribution room
With just weeks left before the contribution deadline, a Certified Financial Planner rounds up key facts and common RRSP...
Recovering from GIC sticker shock
Retirees accustomed to 2% or 3% returns on Guaranteed Investment Certificates are now grappling with rates of 1% or...
Can life insurance be used as a fixed income investment?
Emerging from a serious health scare, Dana wonders if she can use her life insurance to replace the bonds...
A guide to guaranteed investment certificates (GICs)
Wondering if GICs have a place in your savings and investing plans? We explain the different types, how they...
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The best TFSA investments in Canada
Despite its name, you can hold a variety of investment types inside a Tax-Free Savings Account—not only savings. This...