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How defined benefit pension plans work

…the plan will remain underfunded. Plan members and retirees may receive less than 100% of their promised pension. Pension protection fund Ontario is the only jurisdiction in Canada with a…

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Role of the executor

…a complex estate or are concerned about family conflicts, you might consider appointing an estates professional. This could be a lawyer or a trust company. Consider naming more than one…

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How the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) works

…No Yes No Account can hold savings or investments Yes Yes Yes Unused annual contributions carry forward to the next year Yes Yes Yes For first-time home buyers only Yes

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Diversification

…mining companies) industrials (examples: manufacturers, railways) consumer discretionary (examples: restaurants, hardware stores) telecommunication services (example: telephone companies) health care (example: pharmaceutical companies) consumer staples (examples: supermarkets, drugstores) information technology (example:…

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Equity crowdfunding in Ontario

…business through equity crowdfunding. There are fewer requirements imposed on businesses using prospectus exempt investment opportunities. Anyone can buy securities under the crowdfunding prospectus exemption, but there are limits. You can…

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How Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) work

…are traded throughout the day at the current market price. You can find the current market price for ETFs at any time, while mutual fund prices are usually only available…

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How the stock market works

…part of the company. Selling shares allows companies to raise capital to grow their business. Investors could make a profit if the value of the shares they purchase goes up….

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Service expectations of financial advisors

…information about products and services Expected standardsBest practicesThe advisor gives you a general overview of the products and services they offer. The advisor provides you with a detailed explanation of…

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Choosing a mortgage

…usually ranges from 10% to 20%, depending on the lender and the mortgage. For example, a lender may offer a “10+10” prepayment option that lets you increase your payments by 10% and make a lump-sum payment of up…

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Financial statement basics

…to pay varies parties such employees, suppliers, creditors to name a few. While the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income shows whether a company made a profit,…

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