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Beat the Bank: How to boost GIC Investment Returns
So you've had it with roller-coaster stock markets and want... Bank of Canada backs away from rate hike optionOTTAWA - In a dramatic policy shift, the Bank of Canada said on Wednesday it saw less need to raise interest rates... Globe Investor - Carney rate pause expected, but cut could..OTTAWA — Will a cut follow the pause? The question of how long Mark Carney will wait before he raises interest rates ... Feds likely to keep key Interest RateThe Federal Reserve sketched a dim outlook for the economy Tuesday... Globe Investor - Interest Rate Increases Delayed AgainForecasts for Bank of Canada interest rate increases... Globe Investor - Banks Trim Mortgage RatesFour of Canada’s biggest banks are once again lowering... Globe Investor - As factories stall, imminent rate hike lessOttawa - The unexpected contraction of the Canadian economy in February bolsters... Globe&Mail: Sleeping well with GICsGuaranteed investment certificates (GICs) get a bad rap as being too conservative... Globe&Mail: A safe way to juice up your GIC yieldsThere are so many temptations for conservative investors who are suffering... What's a RRIF and how does it work?If you’ve saved a substantial amount for your retirement, a RRIF can... Globe Investor - Economy picks up but risks remainOttawa — Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney left his benchmark... Globe Investor - Carney hikes rates, cites uncertaintyOttawa - Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney raised his benchmark interest... Globe Investor - Tough rate call ahead for CarneyWith the world economy stuck in between a recession... Globe Investor - Interest rate run-aroundIt looks like the Bank of Canada’s effort to push up interest... Carney hedges on another rate hikeOttawa — Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, who this month became the first central banker... TS Roseman: Getting income for life even if a life insurer fIn my Sunday series on retirement income that started April 4, I’ve been looking at ways to make your money last as long as you do... Not All Are Losers in Debt CrisisThe sovereign debt crisis in Europe has many investors very nervous, but it’s Globe Investor - Buy GICs. Only GICs.Accountant and author David Trahair took your questions on his unconventional no-stocks investing strategy Globe Investor - Tricks for getting higher GIC ratesPlus: How to ladder them for maximum return. Accountant David Trahair explains in our Let's Talk Investing video series Globe Investor - Trifling GIC rates? Try a broker.Like mortgage brokers, deposit brokers will chase down the best deals on your behalf. Globe Investor - In praise of a much maligned investmentIn search of better returns, investors exited GICs in droves about 15 years ago. But that's a decision many should reconsider. Globe Investor - Why GICs are better than stocksHow can you meet your financial goals when short-term... Globe Investor - Sleeping Well with GICsGuaranteed investment certificates (GICs) get a bad rap as being... Toronto Star: Roseman: Your retirement can last 20 to 30 yeDo you have the right investment mix to avoid outliving your savings? More in danger of outliving savingsMore people will outlive their retirement savings if the Canadian pension problem isn't addressed... Retreating prices put rate hikes on back burnerThe pressure on central banks to start raising interest rates is fading as the threat... |
In recent years, Long term care insurance has become very popular in the Canadian marketplace. As the baby boomers begin to enter retirement, the demographics of the Canadian population are changing. According to Statistics Canada, 21% of the population will be over 65 by the year 2026. In addition, due to improvements in diet, exercise and education, people are living longer then ever before. As a result, people now more then ever are going to need to prepare for their post-retirement lives. |
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