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How Much Do I Need for an Emergency Fund?

An emergency fund is important and this money can come in handy in various circumstances. Everyone should have an emergency fund, but how much is enough? Learn more about how to get started on your own rainy day fund.

September 10, 2021
2 mins Read

Fundamentals: Stocks

Investment ABC

The earlier you start investing, the better off you’ll be. But to invest wisely, you need more than just time on your side.

August 23, 2021
2 mins Read

Fundamentals

#fintok #fail: Watch out for meme stocks

Invest early and diversify – that’s the tried and true advice young people should follow, regardless what #fintok says.

August 23, 2021
3 mins Read

Fundamentals

Balancing Act: Why diversification is key to investing

Diversification, or investing in a wide range of companies in different sectors, is the safety net that shields investors from losing everything when the unexpected happens.

August 23, 2021
2 mins Read

Videos

Understanding Interest Rates

Video transcript An interest rate is a single figure, but it’s made up of three different components: Risk-free Rate Inflation Premium Risk Premium The Risk-Free Rate is the rate of return an…

July 22, 2021
2 mins Read

Personal Finance: Housing

Why lumber prices aren’t lumbering along

That old adage about what goes up must come down is in full effect for summer 2021, as lumber prices and home renovation projects cool down amid loosened COVID restrictions in North America.