Finance 101 Investment Articles
Taxation of Dividend Income
Dividends are generally the distribution of profits earned by c
How to Make the Sun Shine on a Gloomy Day
Just like seeing the sun shining on a gloomy day, it is also a tough concept to comprehend getting excited about seeing your investments decline in value.
Market Volatility - Part 3
Last week we discussed taking advantage of market volatility and the old adage “buy low” rather then “sell low.” Today we will discuss the disadvantages of investing in cas
Market Volatility - Part 2
Last week we briefly discussed stock indexes and what we are actually seeing when Peter Mansbridge tells us that the markets have risen or fallen on any given day.
Market Volatility - Part 1
We hear in the news every day about the rise or fall of the stock markets, by so many “points” or by this percentage. But what is it that is being reported and what does it mean?
Rental Properties - Part 2
When rental property is sold (or deemed to be sold, as on a death) there is a tax disposition.
Rental Properties - Part 1
In Wainwright and area the real estate market has never been stronger, and many people are investing in rental properties for income and potential capital growth.
Match Your Goals to Your Mutual Funds
Are your investments out of sync with your goals? How can you tell? A lot depends on the time frame you’re talking about.
The Home Buyers" Plan
The Home Buyers’ Plan allows individuals and their spouses to “borrow’ up to $20,000 each from their RRSPs to use towards the purchase of a home.
Outlook for 2008
Watching the news, you’ll see that the doom and gloom is even more prevalent than usual, with the stock market riding like a roller coaster, free falling one day only to rally the next.
Education Savings Plan
A post-secondary education is one important gift that we can give our children, but it is anything but free.
Are You a Socially Responsible Investor?
If you want a secure financial future without compromising your values, you may be a socially responsible investor.
So What Is a Segregated Fund Anyway?
Well, a segregated fund is explained in easiest terms as a mutual fund run through a life insurance company. Similar to a mutual fund, investors contribute capital that is used to purchase the type of investments specified in the fund’s Information Folder (similar to a prospectus used for mutual funds). Therefore, there are various types of equity, bond, and cash based segregated funds.

