What is a CFP?
What does a CFP or certified financial planner actually do? We break it down for you, focusing on how to earn this designation in Canada and why it’s recognized and respected in many countries around the world.
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What’s a FHSA?
First Home Savings Accounts (FHSAs) are a way to save money for a first home, without the tax hit. We break down the rules for these new accounts - and what you need to think about before you open one.
Defining risk and understanding risk tolerance
Risk tolerance is important, but why? It’s also critical that investors understand that volatility is unavoidable, so efforts to get around it are actually an obstacle to achieving proper risk mitigation.
Why bother with inflation forecasts?
Inflation has been a hot topic since it skyrocketed in 2021, with markets paying close attention to inflation expectations and forecasts. But, why is this economic metric so critical to The Fed, despite such an abysmal forecasting track record?
What’s a bull market?
Bull markets are an investor’s dream come true. A bull market run or equity bull market run means investors are making money in the stock market.
The lipstick effect: What lesser-known indicators tell you about recessions
Economic forecasting isn’t foolproof, but some metrics do seem to have some predictive powers. If GDP numbers and building permits don’t have you convinced, you might be able to get additional data points from something unexpected – lipstick sales.
