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How to open a RRIF for retirement income

…allowed under certain circumstances. You can open a RRIF with financial institutions such as banks and trust companies, credit unions and caisses populaires, insurance companies, mutual fund companies, and investment…

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Eight common investment scams and how to spot them

…wants to sell securities in Canada, it must file a prospectus with securities regulators. Exempt securities are an exception. They may be sold without a prospectus, but they’re limited to…

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Resources for Investors

…9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline. Anti-Fraud/Consumer Protection Resources Ontario Securities Commission 1-877-785-1555 email: inquiries@osc.gov.on.ca  The Ontario Securities Commission has many important fraud prevention and investor protection resources including: Check before you…

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How and why to file your taxes

…discounter is a tax preparer who immediately pays you part of your refund before filing your tax return with the CRA. Discounters charge fees that are deducted from your refund.

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Digital tokens: A reality check

…be available? Also, beware of companies promising guaranteed increases in value or warning that you should buy now to avoid “missing out”—these are both red flags of fraud. Does the…

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Types of investments

estate is through real estate investment trusts (REITs). REITs are companies that own multiple properties such as offices, warehouses, shopping malls, or apartment buildings. There are also Mortgage Investment Entities (MIEs),…

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Fraud Prevention Month

…scammer’s hands. Often these websites use a lot of jargon and have no contact details. 2 Celebrity faces: Just because you see a celebrity’s photo on promotional materials, it does

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Hedge funds

…funds. Examples: short selling, using leverage, and investing in derivatives, high yield bonds and distressed companies. Also, hedge funds are typically sold to individuals under a prospectus exemption. Because of…

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Where to get information before you invest

…or fund is in default of other disclosure requirements. If a disclosure document has incorrect information, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) may require the company or fund to refile or…

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Saving for a down payment

…to pay it back (the amortization period) You can get a mortgage from banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, insurance companies, trust and loan companies, or mortgage brokers. Shop around and…

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