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Investing

Private equity, private debt and more alternative investments: Should you invest?

Why private investments in Canada are booming right now and what you should know about them.

Private equity, private debt and more alternative investments: Should you invest?
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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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Mortgages

Mortgage payments going up at renewal? Here’s what to do

Many Canadians will face a jump in mortgage payments at renewal. We spoke to experts about how to manage...

Mortgage payments going up at renewal? Here’s what to do
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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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Mortgages

The best 5-year variable mortgage rates in Canada

Five-year variable-rate mortgages offer potential cost savings to buyers who can manage changes in market interest rates. Here’s how...

The best 5-year variable mortgage rates in Canada