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Personal Finance: Estate

Critical Financial Conversations You Should Have With Aging Parents

Ultimately, children must understand how their parents stand financially and how they want their affairs handled after they die. An important conversation is called for – and the key to…

August 24, 2015
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Fundamentals: Economics

Conceptually Fragile Inflation

Financial markets worry about inflation. Fears of future price increases can cause stocks, bonds, and currencies to gyrate wildly. But measured inflation rests on a conceptually fragile foundation, and one…

July 3, 2015
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Fundamentals: Bonds

Investing in Corporate Bonds

It’s important for investors to get familiar with the bond market, particularly the corporate side. Corporate bonds are a lot less volatile than stocks and have a predictable yield –…

July 3, 2015
3 mins Read

Investing: ETFs

ETF vs Mutual Fund: Canadian Exchange Traded Fund Inroads to Mutual Fund Land

Demand for Exchange Traded Funds has exploded during the 21st century thanks to steady returns and ultra-low fees. But it is difficult to determine just how much the traditional mutual…

July 2, 2015
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Financial Careers: Qualifications

The Canadian Securities Course

The Canadian Securities Course provides a wealth of knowledge for the serious investor, as well as some tools to take control of her finances. It also offers a professional designation…

July 2, 2015
3 mins Read

Investing: Fixed Income

How Can Bond Investors Protect Themselves From The Effects of Rising Interest Rates

Interest rates will head higher eventually, which in turn will depress bond prices. This development could be a nasty one for investors since rates have been ultra-low since the financial…