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Why Overreacting to Market Volatility Is the Real Danger for Investors| AiF Insights
Investment Planning Counsel’s Paul Punzo warns that emotional reactions to market swings can expose investors...
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Wall Street Revives Senior Banker Hiring as Confidence in M&A and IPOs Rises| AiF Insights
Wall Street investment banks are ramping up hiring of senior executives in 2025 as markets...
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Why the U.S. Stock Market Keeps Breaking Records: The Truth Behind Long Bulls and Short Bears| AiF Insights
Discover why U.S. equities continue to reach new highs while global markets struggle. This deep...
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Canada’s Widening Wealth Gap: Why the Middle Class Is Disappearing and How to Respond
The wealth gap in Canada has reached a record high in 2025. Statistics show the...
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Global & Canada 2025 Investment Outlook: Navigating Uncertainty in a Shifting Economy
Global volatility is rising. Canada faces headwinds while the U.S. accelerates growth with sweeping tax...
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CIRO Expands Trading Halts on Foreign-Linked ETFs and CDRs
CIRO introduces manual trading halts for Canadian ETFs and CDRs when the U.S. halts the...
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Canada’s Capital Markets Reveal Surprising Shifts in 2025
Canadian capital markets delivered a mixed performance in the first half of 2025, according to...
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Clients Worry About Advisor Retirement Plans: New 2025 Survey
Most Canadian investors worry about their advisor's retirement plan. A new study reveals succession gaps...
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Risky Trading Fallout: RBC Rep Fined for $8.7M in Client Losses | AiF News Bites
CIRO sanctions former RBC Dominion rep for unauthorized commodity futures trading that caused clients to...
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2025 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting Crucial Insights
At Berkshire’s 2025 meeting, Warren Buffett emphasized long-term investing, patience, and smart use of leverage....
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Mortgage Refinance in 2025? Why Holding On Might Be the Smarter Move
Explore the 2025 mortgage refinance landscape in Canada with our in-depth guide. Learn when it...
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CDs vs. High-Yield Savings Accounts: The Smartest Way to Grow Your Savings in 2025
Wondering where to park your cash in 2025? This article compares GIC-style CDs with high-yield...
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Why Canada’s RRSP Reform Could Save Your Retirement
SIMA urges Ottawa to update Canada’s retirement savings rules by raising the RRSP-to-RRIF conversion age...
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Smart Shifts: How Canadians Are Rethinking Retirement Goals in 2025
Smart Shifts: How Canadians Are Rethinking Retirement Goals in 2025
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Best RRSP Investment Options to Maximize Your Future
This post outlines various RRSP investment options for Canadians in mid-career looking to maximize retirement...
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Defense Stocks Are a ‘Mega Force.’ NATO, New Tech Make the Case| AiF insight
Driven by rising geopolitical tensions and the race for AI dominance, the U.S. defense sector...
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Bond King Bill Gross Predicts a “Little Bull Market” for Stocks and a “Little Bear Market” for Bonds| AiF insight
Renowned bond investor Bill Gross recently issued a new warning: the U.S. bond market is...
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Canada, Brace for a “Decade of Austerity”| AiF insight
Inflation Eroding Savings, Debt Pressures Mount, Retirement Becomes a Luxury — What You Can Do
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Unlock Massive Growth with Smart RRSP Investment Tips| Financial Tool
Unlock massive growth with smart RRSP strategies. Discover how Canadians can build wealth and cut...
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The Real Pros and Cons of a Non-Registered Savings Account | Financial Tool
Wondering where to park your money after retirement? A non-registered savings account offers flexibility, unlimited...
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