by Danielle Arbuckle | General Finance, Investing, TFSA
Despite a year-long campaign to clear up confusion surrounding how much Canadians can contribute to their tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs), it seems many of us are still getting it wrong. This year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) sent well over 100,000 letters to...
by Danielle Arbuckle | General Finance, Investing, Money and Psychology
“Buy low, sell high.” It’s the golden rule of being a successful investor. You’ve heard it too many times to count, and you know it makes sense. Yet time and again, you find yourself doing the exact opposite. Here’s a little secret: most of us do. We let our emotions...
by Danielle Arbuckle | Estate Planning, Life Style, Real Estate, Tax Issues
With September around the corner, many Canadians are preparing to close up the family cottage. And some are facing the reality that they’ll be inheriting the family cottage sooner rather than later. If you find yourself in this position, keep in mind that inheriting a...
by Danielle Arbuckle | General Finance, Investing, Mutual Funds
Absolute return bond funds (also called tactical bond funds) aren’t exactly new to global investors. Many options have been available in Europe and the U.S. for the past five to six years. However, these funds are just beginning to make an appearance in Canada. With a...
by Danielle Arbuckle | ETF, Investing
A few weeks ago, Canada’s market for exchange traded products (ETPs) hit a new milestone: there are now more than 200 ETPs, worth almost $50 billion, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Just two years ago, there were less than half as many ETPs listed on the Toronto...