Articles with the Tag “Question of the Week”
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What is inflation and how does it affect investors?
The most obvious effect of inflation is that everything becomes more expensive and the cost of living rises. Here’s what that means for your investments.
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What Really Drives Our Money Decisions?
We all have biases when it comes to money. Behavioural economics tells us what they are and how to avoid them.
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What’s Up With Prices These Days? Inflation Explained
Learn about inflation and how it affects your everyday life.
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Should You Run With the Herd? The Bandwagon Effect Explained
Find out about the bandwagon effect and how it can skew your decisions.
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Can Registered Accounts Help You Save on Taxes? Yes! Here’s how.
Here’s how registered accounts can help you hit your money goals.
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Just the FAQs: Bear vs. Bull Markets
Summing up market conditions as “bearish” or “bullish” can be helpful shorthand, but investors should dig a little deeper to really understand what’s going on and what it means for them.
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What It Really Means to Pay Yourself First
Learn how to automate your savings to free up time for the things you love.
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What Do I Actually Own When I Buy a Mutual Fund?
Here’s a quick rundown on mutual funds – how they work and why they’re popular.
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Can Understanding Anchoring Make You a Better Investor?
Like oceans, markets are always shifting. Find out why fixating on first impressions can be harmful to your investing decisions and how you can avoid it.
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What is a Spousal RRSP?
In the intricate dance of managing finances as a couple, optimizing your retirement savings becomes one of the key dance steps. One sometimes helpful move is a Spousal Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Spousal RRSP), which can offer some financial and tax benefits for couples.