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TFSAs & RRIFs: What’s the difference between beneficiaries, successor holders and successor annuitants? + MORE Jan 19th
A MoneySense reader writes:
I’m writing to ask about beneficiaries, successor holders and successor annuitants for TFSAs and RRIFs. What is the difference between these, and how do you choose the right one for each account?
FPAC responds:
When you have a registered account, su.... More »
How to tell if a company is honest Aug 15th
Despite what you may witness on Twitter, people generally see the good in others, whether that’s their friends, colleagues or the executives running the companies they invest in. We want to believe a business we’re buying into is on the up-and-up, that what they’re saying about their operation.... More »
Creating a will is the “adulting” milestone you need to hit this year Jul 17th
When it comes to self-improvement, most of us have a hard time with follow-through—and whether you stuck to your Keto diet or not, there are likely items on your financial to-do list that just never get crossed off. One of the easy actions to delay is creating a will. After all, no one wants to th.... More »
If it’s not an essential expense, it can — and probably should — wait Mar 30th
Living lean won’t be forever, but during these trying financial times, it’s simply prudent to protect your precious resources. Define what is essential first, then develop your budget..... More »
‘Sorry’: Brokerage chief at heart of GameStop saga apologises - Al Jazeera English Feb 19th
‘Sorry’: Brokerage chief at heart of GameStop saga apologises Al Jazeera English"I like the stock:" Keith Gill AKA "Roaring Kitty" defends GameStop posts before Congress Global NewsRobinhood CEO among those grilled by U.S. lawmakers over GameStop trading frenzy C.... More »
Brexit: a value play or value trap?
– moneysense.ca
Are you tired of hearing about Brexit? Well, get in line. Over the last year, the U.K.’s European Union debacle has taken several ridiculous twists and turns. I won’t attempt to list everything that’s happened, as it’s been one of the more confusing political events in history, but as of right now it’s still unclear if there will be a deal in place when Britain leaves the EU on October 31—its departure has been delayed yet again—and who will be Prime Minister when it happens. It appears increasingly likely that Theresa May will be ousted before the new deadline passes.
As difficult as this Coronation Street-like saga may be to follow, it has real implications, not just for Britons and companies headquartered there, but for investors who either own U.K. equities or are wondering if all this turmoil presents an opportunity. Not surprisingly, the FTSE 100’s stock chart looks like a Disney World roller coaster ride. Over the last 12 months, the index has gone up, plummeted down and then risen again…
As difficult as this Coronation Street-like saga may be to follow, it has real implications, not just for Britons and companies headquartered there, but for investors who either own U.K. equities or are wondering if all this turmoil presents an opportunity. Not surprisingly, the FTSE 100’s stock chart looks like a Disney World roller coaster ride. Over the last 12 months, the index has gone up, plummeted down and then risen again…
