Finances
When you invest, do you know how it’s taxed?
Every spring, as Canadians file their taxes and returns, or when balances owing are issued, many people take a closer look at where their money is going.
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How Canadians are investing is changing: Here’s what you should know
As was discussed in the “Focus on Investors” panel at this year’s ASC Connect conference, the way Canadians invest and
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Investor education month: Lessons and insights from hybrid investors
October marks Investor Education Month, a national initiative that encourages Canadians to take time to strengthen their investing knowledge and
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Enhancing investor protection: What OBSI’s binding authority means for investors
Imagine you notice unexpected fee charges in your investment account or feel your financial advisor has given you advice that
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New to Canada? Here’s what you need to know before you start investing
Starting a new life in Canada brings new opportunities, including the chance to grow your money through investing. However, with
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Investing in the age of apps and finfluencers: How to stay safe when finance is trending
Not long ago, learning the basics of investing felt like picking up a new language — one largely reserved for
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How to read a fund fact sheet: Navigating mutual funds and ETFs
April 2025 marked the most volatile month for markets since COVID, pushing investor anxiety to new highs, as many stocks
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Meme coin frenzy: How viral crypto coins could be pump-and-dump scams
On December 4, 2024, viral TikTok sensation Hailey Welch launched her crypto coin named after her infamous catchphrase “Hawk Tuah.”
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