How women can start investing + MORE May 16th

Retirement planning getting you down? There are always smart ways to plan the financial aspects of your retirement.
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How much of a pension does a survivor receive? + MORE Jun 27th

Ask MoneySense When my husband dies, do I still receive his or a portion of his pension, and if so, how do I find out what it is? –Donna Pensions can make up a significant portion of a someone’s income in retirement. As a result, it is important to understand what happens if a spouse—or.... More »
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Is AI the ultimate retirement hack? Jun 13th

There’s an interesting new book just published called I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything. The author is Joanna Stern, who was a personal technology columnist for the Wall Street Journal for 12 years. As the subtitle of her book reveals, she spent a year using ar.... More »
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Scammers want your retirement—here’s how to protect yourself + MORE Mar 21st

Here’s something worth knowing if you’re over 55: scammers are coming for you. Just in time for Fraud Prevention Month, new research from Blood Finance and Angus Reid confirms that fraudsters target people in this age group. Case in point: 87% of people in this age bracket reported recei.... More »
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Stock news for investors: Air Canada Q3 profit plunges to as strike weighs on results + MORE Nov 8th

Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week. Air Canada Fortis Thomson Reuters Suncor Cameco Maple Leaf Foods Sun Life Financial Cineplex Corus Entertainment Xanadu Quantum Technologies Featured RRSP Accounts .... More »

Cut unnecessary costs with one simple change to your banking + MORE Dec 13th

If you’re like many Canadians, you view bank fees as a necessary expense, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Paying a small fee each month isn’t usually much trouble, but over a whole year, it can really add up. The good news is that affordable banking has never been more in .... More »
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How women can start investingMaybe you’re making a little more money these days and are curious about where to put it. Or maybe you’ve reached the age where you need to start, seriously, planning for retirement. Either way, we’re happy you’re here. The time for women to start investing is yesterday, or at least, right now: Research shows that Canadian women are on their way to controlling almost half of the country’s total accumulated financial wealth by 2026. Trust us, you’re going to want to contribute to that.

In Canada, there are a few account options to choose from when it comes to managing your money. Within those accounts, you can put your funds into a range of diverse investments to build interest depending on your goals and timeline. 

In this guide, we break down what you need to know so you can make the smartest decisions about your money. But when in doubt about your finances, seek help from the experts: book an appointment with one of the financial planners in our advisor directory to make sure you’re getting the most bang for every invested buck…

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