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Are your social network buddies worth a penny to you, or maybe a dime? Because they are ‘priceless’ to marketers
Investor Clinic

Is there such a thing as being too frugal?

People who have money but can’t bring themselves to spend it: more common than you think

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Many Canadians are weighing their options as RRSP deadline looms, trying to decide between putting their money in a retirement plan or a tax-free savings account.
Investor Clinic

Is there a way to swap stocks for cash in my RRSP?

Jamie Golombek of CIBC Private Wealth explains the new anti-swap rule and the tax treatment on owning bullion

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Colleagues holding question mark signs in front of their faces
Investor Clinic

Top 25 investing questions answered

John Heinzl selects the most common queries from readers

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Gold coins are on display for sale on November 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
Investor Clinic

Your questions: Gold stocks, fund fees and RRSPs

And how do you calculate principal and earnings for an RRIF?

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Investor Clinic

Who will manage my portfolio if I develop dementia?

Creating power of attorney key to solution, planners advise

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Investor Clinic

Five easy ways to cash in on U.S. dividends

Examining the pros and cons of adding ETFs from south of the border to your portfolio

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Investor Clinic

Help! I have $500,000 and I don't know where to put it

If you're looking for safety, try savings accounts at institutions you’ve never heard of

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Investor Clinic

An ‘accredited’ investor is not necessarily a savvy one

Rich doesn't equal sophisticated. The system is flawed

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Investor Clinic

What every investor should know about analysts' price targets

Analysts' predictions of a stock's future value can be hit and miss

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Investor Clinic

Help! I want to be a DIY investor, but where do I start?

Wanted: like-minded individuals to chat about money matters

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