TFSA: A low risk, high-reward friend

TFSA: A low risk, high-reward friend
If you’re looking to save, a TFSA is an easy way to take advantage of the magic of compound interest – tax-free. TFSAs are a good way for young people to get into investing because they allow for a small amount of money to grow over time, without the burden of taxes.
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Investing in oil: What you need to know

Investing in oil: What you need to know
Pipeline access, oil prices, spending and trade wars among factors you need to understand before investing in oil. There’s no shortage of challenges facing the oil sector, but for those willing to understand how these impact the stocks, there could also be opportunities for investing in oil.
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CFA vs MBA: What’s your best option?

CFA vs MBA: What’s your best option?
While an MBA and CFA both promise to improve your career prospects, they’re not interchangeable degrees, and which one you pick depends on where you want to end up.
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From chalk boy to legendary advisor: Al Pearlstein’s long game

From chalk boy to legendary advisor: Al Pearlstein’s long game
To Al Pearlstein, a long view, knowledge of historyand perspective are key to investment success. Looking back on his 70-year career, Al Pearlstein credits his love of reading, knowledge of history and economic theory with helping mould his approach to investing.
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Rapidfire Rounds with Federal Reserve expert, Brian Carney

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TFSA: A low risk, high-reward friend
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TFSA: A low risk, high-reward friend
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If you’re looking for versatile retirement income, your best bet may be to get to know the TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account). Consider it a savings account that can provide long-term compounded growth without the intrusion o...
Investing in oil: What you need to know
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Investing in oil: What you need to know
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Geopolitical events can have a big impact on oil prices, but anyone looking to invest in the oil sector would be wise to look beyond these headline-grabbing (but temporary) impacts and consider what’s likely to affect the com...
CFA vs MBA: What’s your best option?
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CFA vs MBA: What’s your best option?
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While a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst designation (CFA) are both highly sought-after professional degrees, experts say the type of advanced credentials you opt for should really be ...
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What’s in your CFA lunch?
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What CFA exam location is best for you?
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What CFA exam location is best for you?
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When Derek Dedman wrote his Level III CFA exam in Ottawa, he was in an overflow room along with hundreds of people – a much different experience from when he wrote his two previous exams in his hometown of Regina. “I felt ...
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What to expect on CFA exam day
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If you’re a nervous CFA candidate wondering what to expect on exam day, you may find some comfort in astronaut Chris Hadfield’s approach to space missions. Hadfield is often asked how he overcomes his fear, given how many ...
Why is asset mix important?
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Why is asset mix important?
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A well balanced diet helps keep you healthy. A similar notion holds true for getting the right asset mix in your investment portfolio. Asset mix is a fundamental principle of portfolio construction. But like leading a heal...
Why are ETFs so popular?
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Why are ETFs so popular?
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ETFs have become increasingly popular since arriving on the scene in the 1980s, through a combination of investors looking for lower fees, a push for index investing and the advent of the Internet. “Canada was probably the...
Why am I paying management fees?
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Why am I paying management fees?
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The management fees you pay on your investments depend on what type of investment you have. If you are buying stocks and bonds directly and are building your own portfolio, you will typically only pay transaction fees for ...
Who can help me invest my money?
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Who can help me invest my money?
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“I want to invest my money,” you say to yourself. It seems like a great idea – you’ve been saving because you want to buy a house, plan for your kids’ schooling. Maybe you just want to make sure your hard-earned cash is being...

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