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25
Oct

Bonds 101: What are they? How do they work?

Here’s a primer on bonds and their value in a portfolio, along with some insights from personal finance and investing experts.

22
Oct

Money and marriage: It’s not a bad thing if you have different ideas about money. Here’s how couples make it work

Amid rising prices and interest rates and a coming recession, it’s time to get clear on your shared goals.

20
Oct

What can I do to recession-proof my finances?

Economists say we’re heading for a recession. Here’s how to guard against bad news.

18
Oct

Investors, don’t succumb to the ‘cardinal sin’ of panic selling

Yes, the signs of stress are spreading across the global financial system at an alarming rate. No, this does not mean it’s a good time to bail on your investments.

15
Oct

Don’t Be Complacent During The “Critical Retirement Decision” Zone

Many people procrastinate or ignore the critical retirement decisions they face between ages 60 and 70. Don’t be one of them.

13
Oct

A new macroeconomic era is emerging. What will it look like?

A great rebalancing between governments and central banks is under way.

5
Oct

Speeding Up Your Daily Walk Could Have Big Benefits

In the largest study to incorporate activity tracker data, picking up the pace paid dividends for long-term health.

2
Oct

Will cooling inflation sway the Bank of Canada? Here’s what economists say

Inflation eases more than expected but the big question is what does this mean for interest rates?

30
Sep

Tiff Macklem takes to Twitter to explain why Canada needs interest rate hikes

Inflation is too high in Canada, so the Bank of Canada needs to increase interest rates to slow spending and give the economy time to catch up, Governor Tiff Macklem said on Monday in a video posted by the central bank on Twitter.

28
Sep

Emotions Aren’t the Enemy of Good Decision-Making

Too often, when we need to make a difficult decision, we rush through it to avoid sitting with uncomfortable emotions. But a process called “emotional bookending” can help us ensure that we’ve correctly identified the decision we have to make and set us up to move forward with clarity and confidence.