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A Canadian DIY investor is wondering if they should hire a planner.

Financial Planning

Do you need a planner if you’re a DIY investor?

The hidden costs of doing it alone: Why Canadian DIY investors should consider guidance from a professional planner.

Do you need a planner if you’re a DIY investor?
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How does a U.S.-dollar TFSA work?

If you have tax-free savings accounts in Canadian and U.S. dollars, here’s how to avoid overcontributing.

How does a U.S.-dollar TFSA work?
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Life Insurance

Which type of life insurance is best?

If getting the best type life insurance is on your current to-do list, read on to figure out which...

Which type of life insurance is best?
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Life Insurance

Do you have enough life, disability and illness insurance? Find out before you need it

Do you have the best life insurance for your life stage? Experts say young Canadians are often underinsured. Here’s...

Do you have enough life, disability and illness insurance? Find out before you need it

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RESPs

What is the RESP contribution deadline?

An RESP can stay open for up to 35 years, but here’s why you still need to pay attention...

What is the RESP contribution deadline?
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Education Money

RESP vs. RRSP and TFSA: What’s the best option for education savings?

Families saving for a child’s post-secondary education have more options than ever. With TFSAs, RRSPs and other accounts, does...

RESP vs. RRSP and TFSA: What’s the best option for education savings?
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RESPs

How much money does the government contribute to an RESP?

Government grants are one of the biggest reasons why Canadians open registered education savings plans for their kids. Here’s...

How much money does the government contribute to an RESP?
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What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds

RESPs often fall short of funding a child’s full education, but sometimes an account holder ends up with unused...

What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds

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How the Liberals’ re-election impacts RRIFs, taxes and more

The party’s platform proposals may impact RRIF minimum withdrawals, income tax and more. Here’s how Canadians can plan for...

How the Liberals’ re-election impacts RRIFs, taxes and more

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