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Understanding Market Volatility

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Market volatility can be a challenging and stressful time for investors; and understanding market volatility can be confusing.  The stock market can experience sudden and unexpected fluctuations, which can cause fear and uncertainty among investors. However, there are several strategies that investors can use to manage market volatility and protect their portfolios. One strategy is to diversify your portfolio. Diversification …

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6 habits to keep you on financial track in 2020

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Almost 3 months into 2020 and we’ve seen a wild ride so far. No matter where you look, there always seems to be some force of nature making news whether that be media, politics, environment or social issues. All of this information can overload us at times and detract from our long-term financial goals. As this is a financial blog, …

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Household debt in Canada, brace for reckoning

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Household debt in Canada has reached a ballooning 2.16 Trillion dollars.  That is Trillion spelled with a “T”. Where is all of this debt coming from? Well, its not just your traditional mortgage debt – it is credit card debt, consumer credit debt, vehicle loans, and home equity lines of credit (HELOC’s). The potentially damaging factor in rising home equity …