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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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The benefits and flexibility of family RESPs

Saving for the post-secondary education of more than one child? Grants and growth can be allocated amongst any beneficiaries...

The benefits and flexibility of family RESPs
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Mortgages

The after-effect of market lows: a drop in fixed mortgage rates

Some investors might look at their portfolios, but Canadians getting a mortgage (or renewing one) should keep an eye...

The after-effect of market lows: a drop in fixed mortgage rates
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Buying your first stocks in Canada

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Investing

How much is my $100 Canada Savings Bond worth now?

The federal government stopped selling Canada Savings Bonds and Canada Premium Bonds in 2017. If you still have some,...

How much is my $100 Canada Savings Bond worth now?
A game of tug of war to symbolize the efforts of trying to manage inflation and the Bank of Canada's interest rate.

Mortgages

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on April 10, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on April 10, 2024
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News

Top financial innovations of the last 25 years

MoneySense was born 25 years ago. This list of 25 financial innovations shows how much personal finance has changed...

Top financial innovations of the last 25 years
Man biking up a hill symbolizes safety and growth of GICs for Canadian retirees.

Retired Money

Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?

GICs were embraced by many Canadian investors last year, whether conservative or not. With rates expected to fall again...

Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?

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Should you sell investments at a loss to pay off debt?

When paying a high interest rate on debt, does it make sense to sell investments that have fallen before...

Should you sell investments at a loss to pay off debt?

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