An Introduction to Investment Planning – Part 5.4 Diversification is one of the main benefits of mutual funds. With one purchase you can buy a piece of a wide variety of securities. Nevertheless, some mutual funds are quite narrowly focused and should probably be complemented by...
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An Introduction to Registered Plans – Part 3 The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) was introduced into law as part of the 2008 federal budget and became a part of the registered plan landscape in 2009. The timing was auspicious as the world economy had fallen into...
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A Match Made in Financial Heaven The Needs of DIY Investors I have spent most of my financial services career serving Do-It-Yourself investors, people who choose to make their own investment decisions rather than go through an investment advisor. Over the years, I have seen many accounts...
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What should I invest in? Quick Answer: It Depends If you go to a bank branch to get advice on what to invest in, your advisor will probably ask you some questions to determine your risk profile, and then her computer will produce a portfolio of mutual...
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