Investing
Are REIT’s Worth A Look For Yield Hungry Investors?
For investors looking for stable monthly income from their portfolio, Canadian REIT’s are definitely worth a look.
Read More11 Steps To Financial Freedom – Step 9: Create An Investing Policy
I hope to develop a complete financial plan through these 11 steps to financial freedom. Step 9 is to create an investment policy statement to determine which investments are right for you.
Read MoreStay The Course With Your Investments
Stay the course with your investments. Chances are your original investment plan still suits your goals, and the best course of action is no action.
Read More6 Reasons To Invest In Dividend Growth Stocks
The allure of dividend growth investing is hard to ignore. Here are 6 reasons to hold dividend growth stocks for the long term:
Read MoreRegistered Retirement Income Fund: What Is A RRIF?
A Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) is a product that allows you to continue to defer taxes owing on your saving until the money is withdrawn.
Read MoreMutual Fund Fees: The High Cost Of Canadian Funds
It is widely reported that mutual fund fees in Canada are the highest in the world. According to this 2009 study by Morningstar, Canada has notoriously high management expense ratios.
Read MoreWhat Should I Do With My RRSP?
I put my RRSP contributions on hold since changing careers; now that I have a defined benefit pension I’m wondering what should I do with my RRSP?
Read MoreHow Do You Analyze Potential Investments?
Here are three ways you can analyze potential investments to decide if they are worth it – quantitative analysis, fundamental analysis, and technical analysis.
Read MoreThe Dividend Gross-up and Tax Credit Mechanism
An insidious feature of the dividend tax credit is that the grossed-up dividend and not the actual dividend is used to determine your Old Age clawback, age credit, HST credit and property tax credit.
Read MoreWhat Are Real Return Bonds?
Real return bonds are mainly a buy-and-hold investment. They are best purchased when inflation is expected to rise.
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