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Financial Week

RRIF's

News Review 2 Feb, 2012

They call them a reverse RSP. 680News business reporter James Monroe takes a moment to learn more about RRIF's. They withdraw income from your retirement savings and allow the untouched portion to grow tax-free.

The value of your mutual funds

News Review 2 Feb, 2012

Do you know what you're paying for your mutual funds? The "Management Expense Ratio" or "MER" tracks the percentage value of your funds going to pay the fund company and advisor. 680News business reporter Mike Eppel says even a small percentage change can make a big difference in your savings rate.

Making a will

News Review 2 Feb, 2012

It's something many of us ignore until it's too late - getting a proper will. 680News business reporter Irene Preklet says some surveys suggest as many as 50 percent of Canadians don't have will, and not having one could end up costing your family a lot of money.

Financial Week 2 Feb, 2012

Investing can be a stressful venture - especially after the many ups and downs over the past few years. 680News business reporter Kris McCusker says there's a way to make money - and eliminate some of the risk at the same time.


Financial Week 1 Feb, 2012

Thieves don't have to steal your wallet to get some cash, they can simply steal your personal information to cash in. 680News business reporter Irene Preklet says identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes -- so what do you do if you become a target?


Financial Week 1 Feb, 2012

Have you adjusted your investment strategy to the new economic realities? 680News business reporter Mike Eppel says the expectations of 8 to 10 per cent yearly returns may be a thing of the past.


Financial Week 1 Feb, 2012

Newcomers to Canada continue to arrive in record numbers and many of them want to become an official resident - with the purchase of a home. 680News business reporter Kris McCusker says that process can be made easier if you lay down Canadian financial roots quickly.


News Review 1 Feb, 2012

Many Canadian are are getting set to put what cash they have into an RRSP but 680News business reporter Richard Southern looks at what those trying to tackle debt should do.


Financial Week 31 Jan, 2012

Are you living beyond your means? 680News business reporter Mike Eppel says there are four simple words that can help change your spending habits dramatically.


Financial Week 31 Jan, 2012

Natural gas prices have most recently been trading near a 10-year low. 680News business reporter Irene Preklet asks is now the time to lock in your gas price on a fixed contract?


Financial Week 31 Jan, 2012

A recent BMO survey shows close of half of Canadians don't know the difference between an RRSP and a Tax Free Savings Account. 680News business reporter Kris McCusker reports, picking the right savings plan all depends on why you're putting the money away.


Financial Week 31 Jan, 2012

Are you doing enough to prepare financially for your later years in life? 680News business reporter James Munroe says midlife Canadians apparently are not.


Financial Week 30 Jan, 2012

We all can make mistakes with our finances but when it comes to planning for retirement, the consequences can be more serious. 680News business reporter Kris McCusker looks at a new book which is indented to help you plan realistically.


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