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Better Finances for a Better You
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Did you know?
The Dutch East India Co. is credited as being the first firm in history to execute the world's first initial public offering (IPO) by providing equity shares of its business to the general public.
Understanding the First Company to Issue Stock →Word of the week
Stock
A stock is a type of investment that is mostly offered on stock markets and signifies the holder's proportional ownership in the issuing company.
What Are Stocks? How Do They Work? →Budgeting
7 Budgeting Mistakes to Avoid By Evelyn Waugh
- Guessing at Costs
- Leaving Out Expenses
- Not Tracking Spending
- Leaving Savings Out
- Being Overly Restrictive
- Planning Around Gross Pay
- Not Working as a Team
Quote of the week
"Those who spend too much will eventually be owned by those who are thrifty"
- Sir John Templeton
Infographic of the week
Vanguard finds Canadians’ 50% allocation to home market higher than the recommended 30% Posted By Jonathan Chevreau
A just-released study from Vanguard Canada on Home Country Bias shows that Canadians have about 50% of their portfolios allocated to Canadian equities: well beyond what is recommended for a country that makes up less than 3% of the global stock market.
Too much Canada in your portfolio can be volatile →Saving
Here’s what young Canadians are putting in their TFSAs
Stress Test Podcast: Rob Carrick chats with Aravind Sithamparapillai of Ironwood Wealth Management to break down TFSAs, FHSAs and RRSPs →Investing
Creating an income-producing portfolio By Jeanne Sahadi
A lot goes into creating and managing an income-producing portfolio that works for you. But here are some basics to consider.
Make your money work when you’re not →Serious stuff
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 72% of adults report feeling stressed about money, whether it's worrying about paying rent or feeling bogged down by debt.
Financial Stress: How to Cope By Elizabeth Scott, PhD →