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Op-ed: The pandemic forced advisors to adapt and find new ways to engage with clients

The pandemic changed how advisors and their clients do business — to online. Advisors must dedicate time and resources to effectively make this strategy shift.

4 years ago

The Covid pandemic is worse than 2008 crisis for a majority of Americans, study says

A majority of U.S. adults say the Covid-19 economy is worse than the 2008 Great Recession, according to a Edelman Financial Engines 2020 Financial Insights study.

4 years ago

Free college could be a reality under a Biden administration

President-elect Biden promised to make community college tuition-free.

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Renewing the National Strategy for Financial Literacy

Government of Canada - Let's Talk Financial Literacy | Nov 10, 2020 Five years ago, we launched our country’s first-ever National Strategy for Financial Literacy — Count me in, Canada(External link). It is now time to update the strategy to make sure it reflects the evolving needs of Canadians and our changing world, which includes


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4 years ago

Despite promises, Beam depositors still can’t get access to their money. Now the lawsuits have begun

Former vendors for Beam Financial, who say they are being unfairly blamed for customers being locked out of their accounts, have taken the company to court.

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401(k) money moves to make now as the stock market rallies

The recent market rally may have swelled your 401(k) balance, yet this sugar rush isn't sustainable. Instead of trying to time markets, take these steps.

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Here’s what’s ahead for President-elect Biden’s tax plan

Whether President-elect Joe Biden's tax plan moves forward will depend on the outcome of two Senate runoff races. Here's what could happen.

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Here’s how much higher-income Medicare beneficiaries will pay for coverage in 2021

For the roughly 8% of Medicare's 62.8 million beneficiaries who pay more for Parts B and D due to their higher income, those monthly surcharges are rising.

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Zoom and other ‘stay-at-home’ stocks are getting crushed on the positive vaccine news

Zoom Video fell as names benefitting from people staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic lost their appeal.

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'Suddenly we have hope' — Cramer says the big stock pop on the positive vaccine data is justifiable

Despite the positive vaccine news, Cramer said struggling Americans still need a second stimulus bill from the Federal government.

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What to tell your adult kids when planning your estate

Estate planning is a delicate subject, regardless of whether you decide to share just the basics or more detailed information about your plan.

4 years ago

Cryptocurrencies vs. Precious Metals: Which is the Better Investment?

Guest Post | Nov 9, 2020 Cryptocurrencies are the alleged future of money, while precious metals are a longtime stead in the investment space. With so much debate between the two, which is the better investment? We’re going to break down the pros and cons of each so you can make the best decision for


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Wealthsimple CEO Michael Katchen on his not-so-simple mission: to help people — especially youth — build the foundations of financial freedom

The Toronto Star | By Joanna Pachner | Sep 7, 2020 Michael Katchen won a stock-picking contest at the age of 12 — and promptly saw the shares’ value evaporate as the dot-com bubble burst. He’s been obsessed with investing ever since. Today, his Toronto-based company, Wealthsimple, is Canada’s best-known robo-adviser, with $8.4 billion in


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4 years ago

E-brokers report outages as Dow jumps 1,000 points in vaccine rally

E-brokers are experiencing outages on Monday amid records in the Dow and S&P 500.

4 years ago

There's no second $1,200 stimulus check yet. That's a text scam

If you receive a text message claiming that you are about to receive a $1,200 stimulus check, don't click on it. Chances are, it is a fraudulent scheme.

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