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As people grow older we expect to see physical signs of aging. The other facet of aging is declining mental ability. This needs to be better understood, particularly as it applies to a person’s ability to manage their financial affairs. We all have to make financial decisions. Now more than ever, everyone needs to protect … Growing old has financial risks
Why do young adult children still live at home? Their parents often recall how they left home at an early age and now seem somewhat perplexed at why this is no longer the case. Has this generation become soft and unable to survive on their own in the real world? According to the 2016 census, … Young adult children living at home longer
There is a potential problem looming in the expanding world of cybersecurity. First, consider how technology has impacted the way businesses operate. Dramatic changes have happened in a short amount of time. We are all comfortable with smart devices and ‘instant everything’. Companies are using advanced technology as a means to become more efficient and … Cybersecurity risks due to lack of trained specialists
Proposed changes to how mutual funds are sold will benefit investors. After five years of study, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) propose prohibiting deferred sales charges (DSC) on the sale of mutual funds. Many investors don’t understand how DSCs work. When a mutual fund is sold with a DSC sales commission, that commission is shared … Proposed changes to mutual fund fees
How long will you live? That is the million-dollar question when it comes to planning for retirement. Not understanding how long your money has to last can create a lot of uncertainty. There are plenty of statistics to show people are living longer. Zürich-based UBS group AG continues to monitor and study 5,000 of the … Planning for retirement: how long will you live?
It’s time to see if all the talk about decreasing investment fees has actually resulted in lower costs for those who own mutual funds. Don’t get your hopes up. The news isn’t good. To put mutual fund fees into proper perspective we should understand that mutual funds are very popular with Canadians. Strategic Insight reports … The 411 on mutual fund fees – the news isn’t good