How do rising interest rates affect bonds?
Interest rates have been at a historic low since the 2008 financial crisis and that has pulled some bond investors into a bit of a false sense security. John Carswell,…
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What Is The CPP?
The Canada Pension Plan is a government-backed pension program that provides an income to retirees. But because it can only pay up to a specific limit, it should really be…
What Are Some Shortcomings Of The CPP?
The Canada Pension Plan is a government-backed pension program that provides an income to retirees. But because it can only pay up to a specific limit ($1,065 a month in…
What Are Some Pitfalls of Bond Indexing?
A bond index is made up from the prices of selected bonds. This pool of investments aims to provide an income by matching a particular bond index. And while people…
You’re Fired: Now What?
Dealing with a big lump sum like a buyout or severance can be complicated. You have to deal with investment and tax issues along with job prospects – all at…
