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...
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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...
Oaken Financial review 2020
For Canadians who are comfortable doing most of their banking online, and are looking for a range of flexible...
Is Dane, 50, on the right track with his early retirement strategy?
To bridge the gap between his last day of work, and the start of his defined-benefit pension payments at...
Are GICs right for retirees who want fixed income?
Skittish investors like GICs' guarantee of their principal, but it’s important to look at the total return on your...
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The best TFSA investment for a time horizon of 3 to 5 years
And why an ETF may not be the answer