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Does good financial advice have a shelf life? Financial principles can be timeless, but the tactics behind them often aren't. Here's why some money advice deserves a second look.

The financial goal most Canadians forget: Saving for the life they actually want Whether your dream is taking a sabbatical, a new kitchen, or a career change, specific goals create specific action.

Should you incorporate to avoid CPP contributions? Incorporating can eliminate the need to pay CPP contributions if you are self-employed but there are trade-offs that should be considered.

Bonds carry more than just default risk, duration risk can cost investors too When you buy a bond, there’s a chance the borrower might not be able to pay you back, but bonds also carry a different kind of risk.

The Hidden Costs of Being Too Conservative in Retirement Being too conservative in your retirement years may cause more harm than good; as you might not take inflation or longevity into account.

How can I set myself up to pay less taxes in retirement? Retirees can often lower lifetime taxes by withdrawing modest amounts from RRSPs before mandatory RRIF withdrawals begin at 72.

How Longer Life Expectancy Is Changing Retirement Planning People are living longer nowadays. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average life expectancy at birth in 2024 was 76.5 years for males, 81.4 years for females, and 79 years for both sexes. But these averages don’t tell the whole story. Medical advances mean mor...

How to Build a Retirement That Actually Fits Your Life Ending up with the right amount of money is less about the stock market and more about you.

The financial mistakes people make before seeking debt help Debt problems often start with small financial decisions. Learn 7 common mistakes that can make debt worse, and how to take action before it becomes a crisis.