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Looking for value in Canadian equity ETFs

FXM's recent performance has been outstanding, but it’s hard to know whether it will continue, since it’s not clear...

Looking for value in Canadian equity ETFs

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What not to do with a $10 million jackpot

What would you do with a $10 million lottery win? Buy a house? Travel the world? Any good financial...

What not to do with a $10 million jackpot

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ETF dividend dates explained

Occasionally when you buy an ETF you won’t be eligible to receive the fund’s next dividend payment. At other...

ETF dividend dates explained

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Why you should avoid DRIPs in taxable accounts

Last week's post about calculating your adjusted cost base with ETFs drew some interesting comments. It's clear that many...

Why you should avoid DRIPs in taxable accounts

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February/March 2013

Ask MoneySense: Dividend stocks

Buying a stock simply because it has done well in the past isn't a good strategy.

Ask MoneySense: Dividend stocks

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Cheaper cars

Sometimes the U.S.-Canada price gap works in our favour. Check out which cars are cheaper north of the border.

Cheaper cars

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New year means TFSA top-up time

A belated Happy New Year to all readers and a reminder that every adult Canadian can take a big...

New year means TFSA top-up time

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Ask the Spud: Do I Have Enough for a DRIP?

I’m planning to use my 2013 TFSA room to purchase a bond ETF. How can I make sure I’m...

Ask the Spud: Do I Have Enough for a DRIP?

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Ask MoneySense: Preferred shares

Bond interest is fully taxable, while the fixed dividends from Canadian preferred shares are taxed at a much lower...

Ask MoneySense: Preferred shares

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