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Category Archives: Money 2.0
Calling All Investors: Have Your Say on Fees and Performance
On June 22, 2011, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued a proposal which would have registered advisers and dealers disclose two vital pieces of information to their clients. Securities regulators are proposing that advisers and dealers provide better information to their clients about the costs and performance of their investments. MORE
Tagged Disclosure, Fees, Investments, Investor
Facts, Funds and Fees: Making Sense of Mutual Funds
Are you considering investing in a mutual fund? Mutual funds can be very appealing to investors for a variety of reasons, but like most investments, there are lots of options to choose from. Learn about the five financial factors you should consider before investing in a mutual fund. MORE
Tagged Fees, Fund Facts, Investing, Mutual Funds, Risk
Mutual Fund Facts Level the Playing Field
Finding it difficult to navigate your investment fund choices? You’re not alone. But there are important developments happening in the Canadian industry that will make it easier for you to compare your investment choices when it comes to funds. MORE
Tagged canada, Facts, Investors, Mutual Funds
Repaying Your RRSP loan
The Home Buyers Plan (HBP) is a program that lets you take money out of your RRSPs to buy or build a home. You can withdraw up to $25,000 in a calendar year, which could have a big impact on your down payment and mortgage plans. Here are the details you’ll need to know so you don’t get caught off guard. MORE
Tagged Income Tax, Loan, Repayment, rrsp
New Mortgage Rules – What Do They Mean?
There has been an ongoing conversation about good and bad debt in the news lately – is there a difference and how does it relate to Canadians’ personal situations? The mortgage meltdown in the U.S. and the all-time high consumer debt levels in Canada have also raised an alarm. MORE



