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AI to drive new economic paradigm and new era of investing

Nov 21, 2024 - Alfred Lam

Experienced money managers have seen many investment trends evolve, but nothing compares to AI. Explore the great shift this mega-trend is creating in modern investing....

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I’ll be gone anyway, so why plan my funeral?

Nov 05, 2024 - Valerie Markidis

Thinking about your own death may be uncomfortable, but here’s why prearranging your funeral and sharing your wishes with loved ones is a good idea....

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Diversification working on a comeback

Oct 28, 2024 - Stephen Lingard

The 60/40 portfolio took a hit over the past few years, but diversification isn’t down for the count. As monetary policy continues to shift, look out for a comeback!...

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A new family calls for a new estate plan

If you have children and remarry, you’ll likely wish to provide for your children in your estate plan. We have five methods for you to consider....

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Profit by overcoming investment biases

Herd behaviour is often named as the most common investing bias. Can you believe financial behaviourists have identified more than 20 others? Learn about the ones to watch out for....

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How to avoid or minimize the OAS clawback

Will you ever be at risk of having your Old Age Security (OAS) pension clawed back? We’ve got four strategies to reduce the clawback—or even prevent it altogether....

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Do you and your spouse see investing the same way?

You may assume that spouses with opposite investment personalities face investing challenges, while those who think alike have it easy. Find out why the opposite may be true....

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Help your child purchase a home with an FHSA

What do you get when you combine some of the best features of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)? Read about the new First Home Savings Account (FHSA)....

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Investing during a market recovery

Is it reasonable to sit on the sidelines if a recovery is choppy? Is it acceptable to invest more if it’s smooth? Find out what you can do and shouldn’t do when the market is rebounding....

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Should market conditions affect how you invest?

The conventional wisdom is for long-term investors to invest more money during bull markets and invest less money during bear markets. True or false?...

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Meeting multiple goals with a TFSA

It’s often desirable to dedicate a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) to meeting a single goal. However, TFSAs can also be structured to achieve multiple financial objectives....

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Managing a windfall, large or small

Whatever size a windfall may be, acting hastily can lead to regret. Learn what to consider and how to make the most of bonuses, tax refunds and larger windfalls that come your way....

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Should you delay your OAS pension?

Whether to delay Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) benefits gets all the attention. But you should also know about delaying your Old Age Security (OAS) payments....

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