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Investing

Different aged Canadians and the flag.

Debt

Battle of the generations: Who’s having the toughest time with finances in Canada?

Boomers admit they had it easier than others, but Gen Z gave themselves a C in paying off debt....

Battle of the generations: Who’s having the toughest time with finances in Canada?
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Retirement

How to manage as a single parent with no pension

It’s hard but not impossible for those raising kids on their own to plan and save for retirement without...

How to manage as a single parent with no pension
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Ask a Planner

Which savings should retirees draw down first?

Seniors seeking a decumulation strategy may be asking the wrong questions. Start with your spending plan, then model how...

Which savings should retirees draw down first?
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: September 8, 2024

Canada cuts rates again. Can Couche-Tard take over the convenience-store world? Mag 7 outperformance trend may be done. Dollarama...

Making sense of the markets this week: September 8, 2024

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Retirement

30 and no pension: What are your options?

Many 30-year-olds are at the crossroads of some major life expenses. Here’s how to save for retirement during a...

30 and no pension: What are your options?
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ETFs

Is VFV a good buy? What about other U.S. ETFs with even lower fees?

Sure, VFV could be a good buy, but there are U.S. ETFs with even lower fees available for Canadian...

Is VFV a good buy? What about other U.S. ETFs with even lower fees?

Mortgages

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on September 4, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on September 4, 2024
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News

Bank of Canada lowers interest rate again and may change pace of next cuts

The central bank’s third consecutive rate cut brings key interest rate down to 4.25%.

Bank of Canada lowers interest rate again and may change pace of next cuts

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A Canadian investor trying to decide between GICs, bonds and bond funds (bond mutual funds and bond ETFs).

GICs

Bonds vs. GICs: Where should you invest your fixed-income dollars?

Fixed income is finally back in a sweet spot. So, how should you take advantage, with individual bonds, bond...

Bonds vs. GICs: Where should you invest your fixed-income dollars?

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