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Gamification & other behavioural techniques

…research report looked at gamification, and other behavioural techniques, used by online brokerages now or that could be used in the future. It also looked at the positive and negative…

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More complex ways to invest in stocks

…sell a stock, you borrow shares from your investment firm because you think that the price of the stock is going to fall. You sell the borrowed shares at the current price. And…

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What to do if your child receives an inheritance

One of the lasting gifts grandparents can leave their grandchildren is an inheritance. If used wisely, this bequest can have a significant impact on their future. Big dreams – such…

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Pump and dump scams

Pump and dump scams are when fraudsters use an artificial market to drive the price of a stock up. Once you invest, the value will then dramatically fall. Find out…

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The top 6 differences between TFSAs and RRSPs

…contributions Yes No Can contribute to your spouse’s account Yes No Hold investments or savings deposits or both Yes Yes Can carry forward unused contribution room Yes Yes Top 6…

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Be cautious with celebrity endorsements

Famous people are often used to promote products and services or to help raise awareness for events or special causes. Increasingly, some celebrities are endorsing investments or products marketed as…

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Saving or investing for short-term goals

…You can save or invest to reach your short-term goals. Cash equivalents are a type of asset class that are often used to invest for short-term goals. You can use…

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Loss aversion: Why people are so afraid of losing money

…refuse to sell stocks or other assets for less than what they bought them for (i.e., in the red) — even if it is a smart investment decision to do…

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4 signs of investment fraud and ways to avoid it

…under insider trading laws. 3. You feel pressured to buy Scammers frequently use high-pressure sales tactics — because they want to get your money and then move on to other…

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How interest rates affect your investments

…how interest rates work for mortgages and other loans, but let’s take a look at how interest rates affect how you invest your money. The role of the Bank of…

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