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How do GICs work?
Chapter 1:
GIC basics
Chapter 2:
Choosing a GIC
Chapter 3:
Risks of GICs
Chapter 4:
GIC fees
Chapter 5:
How to buy GICs
Chapter 6:
How to cash in GICs
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A GIC is one of the safest ways to invest. These articles will help you choose which type is right for you.
Case study:
The power of asset mix: Joan, Michel and Miriam’s stories
Video:
Risk with Claude Lamoureux and Rob Carrick
Article:
Comparing short-term investments
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