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Reducing risk in an RESP: How to invest as your kid approaches college or university + MORE Feb 12th

If you’ve opened a registered education savings plan (RESP) for your child or grandchild, congratulations. You’ve taken the first step towards financing their future college, university or trade school education. And now your family can start benefiting from generous government grants worth thou.... More »

Stock news for investors: Cenovus boosts MEG Energy stake to 9.8% + MORE Oct 17th

Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week. Cenovus-MEG Energy Parkland-Sunoco Cineplex Featured RRSP Accounts featured EQ Bank Build your retirement savings wi.... More »

Your Next Home May Be in the Metaverse Jul 7th

Krista Kim’s dream home didn’t exist, so she built it herself—in the metaverse. In 2020, cooped up with her two kids in a Toronto condo during the Covid lockdown, the digital artist began designing her perfect escape, leaving no detail overlooked. She sketched out a glassed-walled bungalow vil.... More »

Weekend Reading – Shame on some advisors, rich Vancouverites, tools for retirement and more + MORE Aug 12th

Learn, save, invest and prosper with My Own Advisor. Welcome to your Weekend Reading, over a coffee or a beer or a glass of wine this weekend. Earlier this week I shared how I would manage a $1 million portfolio and for the first time ever on this site, I shared what I thought might be an age whereb.... More »

Judge approves $200M settlement in 2012 meningitis outbreak linked to Massachusetts firm + MORE May 19th

BOSTON – Victims of a 2012 meningitis outbreak caused by a now-closed Massachusetts compounding pharmacy will have access to a $200 million compensation fund, following approval Tuesday by a federal bankruptcy judge. The new fund will be available to compensate creditors and victims who became.... More »