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Warren Buffet's advice was not always right for every investor

Warren Buffet's advice was not always right for every investor

May 12, 2025 / 4:00 am

American investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha,” has finally announced his retirement. As the curtain closes on one of...

Five things to do to protect your financial resources

Five things to do to protect your financial resources

May 5, 2025 / 4:00 am

With the Liberal Party securing another term in the 2025 federal election, many Canadians are left wondering what that will mean for their personal finances....

Do you know the rate of returns in your financial plan?

Do you know the rate of returns in your financial plan?

Apr 28, 2025 / 4:00 am

What rate of return is your advisor using when they prepare retirement plans or investment proposals for you? If you don’t know, it’s time to start...

Financial scam precautions are failing

Financial scam precautions are failing

Apr 21, 2025 / 4:00 am

Despite countless warnings, public awareness campaigns, and an ever-growing library of resources on how to avoid financial scams, the number of...

Patriotism not always the best move when it comes to your investments

Patriotism not always the best move when it comes to your investments

Apr 14, 2025 / 4:00 am

As the trade war between Canada and the United States drags on, many Canadian investors are understandably uneasy about their exposure to U.S. markets. Some...

Financial misconceptions that can lead to costly mistakes

Financial misconceptions that can lead to costly mistakes

Apr 7, 2025 / 4:00 am

Canadians are facing a turbulent economic landscape marked by persistent inflation and the growing impact of tariffs. Unfortunately, these financial pressures...

Interest rate cuts can be a mixed blessing

Interest rate cuts can be a mixed blessing

Mar 31, 2025 / 4:00 am

Earlier this month, the Bank of Canada announced its seventh consecutive interest rate cut since it began lowering rates in June 2024. These rate cuts were...

Money concerns worry Canadians the most

Money concerns worry Canadians the most

Mar 24, 2025 / 4:00 am

Money continues to be the number one source of stress for Canadians, according to the 2025 Financial Stress Index from FP Canada — though the latest...

How to avoid problems stemming from contested wills

How to avoid problems stemming from contested wills

Mar 17, 2025 / 4:00 am

Inheritance disputes have the potential to tear families apart. When parents pass away without a clear and well-organized estate plan, even close-knit siblings...

Dealing with the stress of a Canada-U.S. trade war

Dealing with the stress of a Canada-U.S. trade war

Mar 10, 2025 / 4:00 am

Many Canadians have been feeling the strain of financial stress for some time now, with rising inflation, higher interest rates and an increasingly expensive...

Potential tax-saving measures seniors should be aware of at tax time

Potential tax-saving measures seniors should be aware of at tax time

Mar 3, 2025 / 4:00 am

As tax season approaches, it's essential for seniors to be aware of the various tax credits, deductions, and benefits available specifically to them. By...

Understanding the challenges of strata ownership

Understanding the challenges of strata ownership

Feb 24, 2025 / 4:00 am

More than 25 per cent of British Columbians own a strata lot, a reality often driven by affordability constraints rather than preference. Strata properties,...

The pros and cons of renting versus owning a home

The pros and cons of renting versus owning a home

Feb 17, 2025 / 4:00 am

For years, the adage, “renting is just paying someone else’s mortgage” has spurred many discussions about housing in Canada. The phrase...

Dealing with 'financial paralysis'

Dealing with 'financial paralysis'

Feb 10, 2025 / 4:00 am

A recent poll commissioned by the Royal Bank of Canada reveals 55 per cent of Canadians feel "financially paralyzed" amid rising living costs. Nearly...

The difference between financial and product advice

The difference between financial and product advice

Feb 3, 2025 / 4:00 am

When seeking guidance on managing money, Canadian investors often encounter two different types of support—financial advice and product advice. While...

What will a second Donald Trump presidency mean for your financial portfolio?

What will a second Donald Trump presidency mean for your financial portfolio?

Jan 27, 2025 / 4:00 am

As Donald Trump begins his second term as president of the United States, many Canadian consumers and investors are wondering what that could mean for their...

Despite growing concern about personal debt, there is help available

Despite growing concern about personal debt, there is help available

Jan 20, 2025 / 4:00 am

The latest MNP Consumer Debt report was released last week, and it reveals a significant decline in it’s confidence index to 79 points (a 10-point drop...

It is possible to get life insurance at affordable rates after a cancer diagnosis

It is possible to get life insurance at affordable rates after a cancer diagnosis

Jan 13, 2025 / 4:00 am

Securing life insurance after a cancer diagnosis, or other serious illness, may seem like an impossible task to many Canadians. The perception, often, is any...

Dividends may not be as important to investors as they once were

Dividends may not be as important to investors as they once were

Jan 6, 2025 / 4:00 am

Dividends have historically been a popular way for companies to share profits with their investors and many people think getting dividends is a big reason to...

Estate planning tips for Canadians without kids

Estate planning tips for Canadians without kids

Dec 30, 2024 / 4:00 am

When it comes to estate planning, Canadians without children might assume it’s less relevant to their lives. Without heirs, questions about who will...

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