…little or no risk. You get a hot tip or insider information. You feel pressured to buy. When you search for their name on check before you invest, the person…
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What is total cost reporting and how will it work?
…considerably over time. Even a fraction of a percentage can have a significant impact on the long-term value of your account. Fees reduce the value of your investment. You also…
What are different ways to borrow money?
…The term bad debt usually describes debt used to purchase something that will decline in value, or will not add anything of value to your life in the long term….
What are the different types of exchange-traded funds (ETFs)?
…to monitor ETF performance. That’s because active ETFs can be flexible in terms of what they invest in. Actively managed ETFs also carry the additional risk of front running. Some…
How the stock market works
…when the market is on its way down, you lock in your losses. Keep focussed on the long-term – Market fluctuations are cyclical. If you invest for a long-term…
Herd behaviour: When following the crowd isn’t in your best interest
…to research new investments, understand your options and think critically. You want to evaluate whether you really think the herd is correct. Focus on the long term – Before making…
How does personal insurance work?
…you may need, consider questions such as: What would the financial impact be if you died, became disabled, suffered a critical illness, or needed permanent, long-term care? What insurance coverage…
Inflation and your household budget
…to manage short-term uncertainty. Review your long-term financial goals, including retirement. Inflation can affect the real worth of your retirement savings in the long term, so this is an opportunity…
How to manage a windfall
…ready when emergency needs arise, or to plan for short-term goals. Investing can be a better match for longer-term goals that offer potential for higher growth. Find out more about…
Behavioural insights: key concepts, applications, and regulatory considerations
There are numerous factors that influence the decisions that people make. Behavioural insights (BI) recognizes this and, through a combination of psychology, economic and more recently other behavioural research, examines…