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1 Essential Tip for Achieving Financial Freedom

Emergency situations are unexpected, and when they do crop up, you’ll need a liquid source of funds that aren’t subject…

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2 Critical Steps Towards Financial Independence

We consider one other key concept and term that is a prerequisite to investing: saving.

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Getting Out of Debt to Achieve Financial Independence

Financial independence won’t be achieved overnight, but getting out of debt is highly important. Follow these steps to begin getting…

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How Worried Should Investors Truly Be?

Jonathan discusses Howard Marks's ideas, such as striking a balance between aggressiveness and defensiveness in your portfolio.

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If you like FANG stocks near their highs, you should love BAT stocks while China’s in a bear market

FANG famously stands for Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google although some have added Apple to make it FAANG.

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New Mutual Fund Advice Guidelines Underwhelm Advocates for Consumer Investors

Investors don’t need the CSA and the bank-dominated investment industry to defend their interests.

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Tariffs, Trade Wars, NAFTA, and the Federal Budget: Not the Optimal Time to Overweight Canadian Stocks

What with a high-spending, fiscally lax federal budget and Trump-induced fears about tariffs and a global trade war, it’s little…

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January Is TFSA Top-Up Time: How to Contribute the Maximum $5,500 Even if You Don’t Have “New” Money

Now in its 10th year, Canada’s TFSA program has rapidly become the most popular way to grow savings tax-free for…

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How Fools Can Play the Robo-Advisor Revolution Indirectly

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) is one way Foolish do-it-yourself investors can jump on the robo bandwagon without having to…

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Lower Future Returns From Balanced Portfolios Means a Bull Market in Advice

If your financial advisor starts to warn you about lower returns from financial markets going forward, don’t be surprised.

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Overconfident Millennials and Gen X Flunk Financial Literacy Test, but Boomers Only Marginally Better

This survey suggests Canadians need to redouble their efforts to learn more about personal finance and investing, thereby empowering themselves.

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The Future of ETF Investing

The asset management industry is moving away from stock-picking, benchmarks, and relative performance to an emphasis on asset allocation, investment…

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Business Owners, Investors, and Seniors Dodge Bullet in Recent Budget

The recent federal budget was noteworthy mostly for feared measures that did not come to pass.

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Breaking Up (With Your Financial Advisor) Can Be Hard to Do

To paraphrase the old song, breaking up with your financial advisor is hard to do.

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Will the Looming Federal Budget Try to Slip by Another Liberal Seniors Benefit?

Working longer may be good for you, but that’s no excuse for changing retirement rules in mid-stream.

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Banning Trailer Commissions Could Give Canadian Investors a Wealth of Lower-Cost Products

It’s been talked about for decades. Are trailers finally going away?

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Not All Canadian Dividend ETFs Are Created Equal

Canadian dividend ETFs can vary widely in their holdings. Here’s how to screen for sector and concentration risk.

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Don’t Dump Your Long-Term Investment Plan Over Trump’s Victory

Trump win may have tactical implications, but that shouldn’t change your long-term investment strategy.

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Stock-Pickers Rejoice: Markets Aren’t Efficient, Investors Aren’t Rational

How one stock-picker exploits the fact that emotions trump rationality.

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The ETF Landscape in Canada Is Getting a Lot Harder to Traverse

Getting active with ETFs such as Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF (TSX:VVO)? You may need assistance.

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CPP Expansion Too Late for Boomers but a Win for Their Children

Millennials should welcome this week’s “modest” expansion of the Canada Pension Plan.

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The New Case for Gold?

Does it make sense to hold a little gold, such as SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSE:GLD), for "insurance?"

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Investors Dodge Bullet on Capital Gains Tax, but Little Else to Cheer About in Budget 2016

This Fool isn’t celebrating what happened in Ottawa.

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Survey: 4 in 5 Canadians Will Not Contribute to an RRSP This Year

With contribution deadline approaching, more Canadians are choosing TFSAs over RRSPs, an H&R Block survey finds.

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Canadian Stocks: “The Urge Should Be to Buy, Not to Sell”

Canadian stocks have started 2016 poorly, but there’s reason to be optimistic.

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The “Profoundly Serious” Problem That May Be Lurking in Your Mutual Funds

The Cumming’s Report might be the final nail in the coffin for mutual fund trailer commissions.

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Why the $10,000 TFSA Limit Will Help the Middle Class

Looking for middle-class tax cuts? Start by keeping the $10,000 limit for the 11 million who have a TFSA.

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How Monday’s Federal Election Could Impact Canadian Investors

Watch out for these key issues.

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Tories Court Middle-Class Homeowners With 2 Measures

In the coming battle for the votes of the Canadian middle class, a major skirmish appears to revolve around homeowners.

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We Don’t Need the ORPP

Why the recently released Ontario Retirement Pension Plan is a bad idea.

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Build a Global Portfolio With ADRs

American Depositary Receipts offer Canadian investors a lot of advantages for building a well-diversified portfolio.

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Reminder: Higher Fund Fees = Lower Fund Performance

A new study of the Canadian fund industry may point out the obvious, but it’s an important reminder nonetheless.

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The Other Big Winner in April’s Federal Budget

Ottawa mandated lower forced minimum withdrawals, which can be a boon to investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Caution Ahead: Why Bonds May Soon Become Much Harder to Manage

Over the past 35 years, investing in bonds has been relatively easy, but that may soon change.

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How to Make an Extra TFSA Contribution if You Don’t Have $4,500 Lying Around

The important concept is that of “transferring securities in kind.”

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What to Do With Your Tax Refund

Getting money back? Congratulations! But before you splurge on a big vacation, consider this "virtuous cycle" tactic first.

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Energy Stocks

How to Overweight Your Portfolio for an Oil Comeback (and Avoid Gambler’s Ruin)

The first thing to consider is whether your portfolio has sufficient energy exposure.

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7 Things You Must Do Before Filing Your Taxes This Spring

The 2015 tax deadline is April 30.

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Don’t Forget! The 2015 RRSP Deadline Is March 2

Here's your last chance to lower taxable income for calendar year 2014.

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Is It Possible to Successfully Blend Stock-Picking and Indexing?

Many investors don't choose indexing or individual stock-picking -- they pursue a hybrid approach.

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