When you deposit money in a bank, credit union or other financial institution, you want to know your money is safe. Canada has a well-regulated financial services sector. In the…
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How to know when it’s time to change your financial advisor
…why your current advisor relationship isn’t working out. Consider if this is something that you’ve been thinking about for a while, or due to something more sudden. For example, you…
8 questions to ask an advisor
…clients like me? How long have you worked with most of your clients? What results have you achieved for clients like me? May I contact a few clients you’ve worked…
OSC Seniors Strategy Updates
…which we work with older investors. We have partnered with Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario to deliver training and education to our staff members who interact with older individuals, such as…
How the stock market works
The stock market brings together those who want to sell investments with those who want to buy investments. Many common investments involve the stock market. Learn more about how it works….
Segregated funds explained
…fees associated with retail segregated funds that you buy as an individual. However, because they are insurance contracts, they do carry the potential for creditor protection and the avoidance of…
What are SPACs and other alternative market entrants?
…or by way of an RTO are considered to have become public through an alternative means. That’s because typically a private company will “take-over” or merge with an existing company…
What is a TFSA and how does it work?
Tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) are designed to help Canadians save more. A TFSA can help you save and invest for any future goal. Learn how they work and how much…
Mutual fund fees
…sells you the fund. You can negotiate this fee with your advisor. 2. Back-end load or deferred sales charge (DSC)– Some funds used to charge a fee of up to…
How to create a balanced budget
…paper, an app, or a spreadsheet. You might even have access to a free budgeting app through your online banking service. The best method to use is the one you’re…