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“Adulting.” It’s a verb, a meme, a state of mild panic when you realize you’re responsible for keeping houseplants alive and understanding what an RRSP actually is. If the financial part of growing up feels like you’ve been handed an IKEA flat-pack guide to building a space shuttle, you’re not alone. Budgeting apps are cool…
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Heard the one about the daily latte bankrupting a generation? It’s a popular tale: skip your $5 coffee, squirrel away the savings, and voilà – you’re a millionaire by retirement! It’s a neat, guilt-inducing soundbite that’s been percolating in financial columns for years. And while mindfulness about spending is never a bad idea, fixating on…
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Learn how to strategically convert your RRSP to a RRIF to maximize your retirement income. Discover expert tips and advice to plan for a secure financial future.
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For many families, a beloved cottage is a place of cherished memories and tradition. But as time goes on, the challenges of passing down a cottage from one generation to the next become increasingly complex. In this informative piece, we’ll highlight the common problems families face in maintaining ownership of a cottage, and provide readers…
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You may be hearing the term “ESG” in the investing world more often. But what does it mean?ESG focuses on three core terms; Environmental, Social and Governance. Let’s find out more about each one.As concerns over environmental risks, such as climate change and loss of biodiversity increase, investors are looking for ways to support companies…
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Credit: iA Financial Group Signs of a potential recession are increasingly circulating in the public space. Here are some insights to help you understand this economic phenomenon. Are we heading into a recession? Although it has not been confirmed, many indicators and various experts in the field are predicting a recession over the short or…
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Sometimes the hardest decision is taking no action at all While equity markets have risen strongly over time, they’ve encountered occasional declines along the way. Volatility may cause a bumpy ride … but isn’t that true of most things in life? Market timing typically fails. The worst-performing days are often followed closely by the best…
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Corrections: What we can learn from the past – May 25, 2022. The Investments team looks at previous market corrections through the decades, the events that followed, and why staying invested through bouts of volatility has proven to be a beneficial strategy for the long-term investor. Well it’s official. The S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index entered “correction…
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We are proud to present this 48th edition of the SSQ Bulletin on Quebec Social Legislation. It outlines the terms and conditions of the various federal and provincial social assistance programs in effect this year. These programs provide basic financial and physical security for the entire population. Over the years, SSQ Insurance has evolved in…
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