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Understanding non-GAAP financial measures
…with a standardized accounting framework, and are typically unaudited, it is critical to understand the additional risks associated with these measures before considering them in your investment decisions. Why are…
Preparing for financial emergencies
…your emergency fund be separate from the account you use for day-to-day transactions because it may also be too easy to withdraw money and spend it on non-emergencies. It’s a…
How to know when it’s time to change your financial advisor
…why your current advisor relationship isn’t working out. Consider if this is something that you’ve been thinking about for a while, or due to something more sudden. For example, you…
8 questions to ask an advisor
…clients like me? How long have you worked with most of your clients? What results have you achieved for clients like me? May I contact a few clients you’ve worked…
How mutual funds work
…mutual funds Banks and trust companies Life insurance companies Credit unions and caisses populaires Mutual fund dealers Investment firms Mutual fund companies that sell directly to the public. Most mutual…
How fraudsters take advantage of behavioural biases to promote their scams
Every year, thousands of Canadians experience a financial fraud or scam. In fact, 2023 saw $554 million lost in frauds reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Fraudsters use clever tricks…
How to monitor mutual fund performance
…Facts This is a user-friendly guide that provides key information about your mutual fund including fees and performance. Beginning May 30, 2016, mutual fund companies are required to give investors…
Making RRSP withdrawals before and after you retire
…from your RRSP. Once the RRIF is set up, you can’t contribute any more to the plan. Because RRIFs are tax-sheltered, like RRSPs, you can choose to hold investments in…
Long-haul scammers: Fraudsters who invest time to take your money
…on for weeks or months before the topic of money comes up. The scammer could use what they know about the victim’s life — their financial dreams, hopes and fears…