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Annuity options and your payments

…payments are locked in. You can’t change them for any reason. Your regular payments are locked in. It’s worth shopping around to compare annuity rates. Five tips to consider when…

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How to buy GICs

…can pay by cheque or transfer from a bank account or another GIC that is maturing. Compare GIC rates To compare interest rates for GICs from banks and other companies

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Top 10 New Year’s resolutions for investors

…interest to compound. For your investments, you could consider spreading contributions throughout the year to take advantage of dollar cost averaging. Take stock of how much you can contribute throughout…

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Rewards credit cards

…for merchandise, gift certificates and sometimes cash. Points may be only used through certain stores. Travel rewards mean you earn points or air miles that you can use for flights,…

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Putting your financial plan into action

…life insurance Preparing a will Starting an RRSP Starting an RESP Growing savings Starting a new business Reducing taxes​ The pre-retirement years Your expenses may start to go down, and…

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7 questions to ask before you invest

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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Why risk matters

…are taking. Take action Every mutual fund provides a document called Fund Facts for investors. This includes the fund’s risk rating, based on the past volatility of the fund’s returns….

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How income tax works

…pay by taking advantage of deductions and credits. Tax deductions – reduce your taxable income. Common deductions include RRSP contributions, childcare expenses, and union and professional dues. Deductions won’t directly contribute to a…

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How to manage financial stress and avoid burnout

…are no surprise transactions and you’re able to pay all balances Checking your progress on short-term savings goals, like a vacation fund or emergency fund Meeting with your financial advisor…

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