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Are Vanguard Canada ETFs and Other Funds Always A Good Investment?
The article “Are Vanguard Canada ETFs and other funds always a good investment?” was originally published in MoneySense on September 6, 2023. Photo by Markus Winkler from Pexels. Here’s how you can access Vanguard ETFs in Canada and some pros and cons of ETFs to consider. “I’ve heard good things about Vanguard…
What To Do When You Have Insufficient Or Unused RESP Funds
The article “What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds” was originally published in MoneySense on August 14, 2023, reposted September 1, 2023. Photo by by AnthonyRosenberg from Getty Images Signature. RESPs often fall short of funding a child’s full education, but sometimes an account holder ends…
Why Inflation-linked Bonds Aren’t Always The Answer To High Inflation
The article “Why inflation-linked bonds aren’t always the answer to high inflation” was originally published in MoneySense on August 28, 2023. Photo by Andrii Yalanskyi from Getty Images. Inflation-linked bonds can decline in a high-inflation year. Here’s how increases and decreases in inflation impact these types of bonds. “I don’t…
Should You Pay Off Student Debt Before Investing?
The article “Should you pay off student debt before investing?” was originally published in MoneySense on August 22, 2023, reposted September 1st, 2023. Photo by MonthiraYodtiwong from Getty Images. If you want to start investing but you’ve got a Canada Student Loan or other student debt to repay, here’s how…
FP Answers: What’s the best strategy for making good use of my CPP, Old Age Security and RRSP money?
The article “FP Answers: What’s the best strategy for making good use of my CPP, Old Age Security and RRSP money?” was originally published in Financial Post on August 18, 2023, Last updated October 5, 2024. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels. Q: I am…
Why Couples Should Consider Co-Mingling Their Finances
The article “Why couples should consider co-mingling their finances” was originally published in Financial Post on August 15, 2023. Photo by RDNE Stock project from Pexels. Research shows that couples who merge their money are more likely to be happy and successful Given the highly personal nature of money and…
A Company I Hold Stock In Was Acquired Or Merged—Do Capital Gains Apply?
The article “A company I hold stock in was acquired or merged—do capital gains apply?” was originally published in MoneySense on August 8, 2023. Photo by by Daniel Balakov from Getty Images Signature. Shareholders cannot always prevent a company sale or merger from going ahead. When that happens, do you…
Can You Trust AI With Financial Advice?
The article “Can you trust AI with financial advice?” was originally published in MoneySense on July 31, 2023. Photo by Tara Winstead from Pexels. Advancements in artificial intelligence have begun to accelerate and are a hot investing topic in 2023. Can AI give financial advice you can trust? I am…
FP Answers: What are the problems associated with holding U.S. stocks in a TFSA?
The article “FP Answers: What are the problems associated with holding U.S. stocks in a TFSA?” was originally published in Financial Post on July 28, 2023, Last updated Jan 10, 2024. By Julie Cazzin with Andrew Dobson. Photo by DangerJacobs from Getty Images. You may be able to have your cake…
When Your Child Moves Into Your Rental Property: Capital Gains And How To Claim Principal Residence Exemption
The article “When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption” was originally published in MoneySense on July 24, 2023. Photo by by DAPA Images. When an adult child moves into their parents’ rental property, the family should be clear on a…
How to develop a retirement plan
No matter how many years until you plan to retire, there is a benefit to retirement planning to determine your long-term financial trajectory. A retirement plan can help you assess how much you should be saving each month in order to stay on track, and how much you need to…
How Annuities Work In Canada
The article “How annuities work in Canada” was originally published in MoneySense on July 17, 2023, reposted April 18, 2024. Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels. Annuities have faced headwinds over the past 40 years. But as interest rates climb and baby boomers retire, they’re gaining interest from Canadians. Annuities…
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