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Once you know your asset mix, you can choose specific investments. Before you choose an investment, understand how it works and the risks involved. Ask yourself: How does the investment…

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How regulators protect investors

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OSC Seniors Strategy

…Operational changes The OSC will build capacity among its staff to continually improve the ways in which it works with older investors, including: provide training and education for its staff…

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Calculate your RESP savings

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Robo-advisors vs. traditional advisors

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Should you pay debt or invest?

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Home equity as a source of retirement income survey

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How does market volatility affect your investments?

…losses. Market volatility can happen for different reasons and can be hard to predict. The market may fluctuate because of: Human factors, such as supply and demand. World events, like…

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