Posted at 19:27h
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by Duane Francis
In about five seconds, all of the Halloween costumes and decor will be whisked off to the clearance aisle and stores will become one big explosion of red and green. Wasn’t it just summer? The holidays sneak up on us faster than the sudden emergence...
Posted at 15:39h
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When young adults become fully responsible for their personal finances for the first time, they're often in for a rude awakening. Financial literacy is rarely taught in school, and if their families didn't discuss credit scores, taxes and interest rates as they were growing up,...
Posted at 16:15h
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by Duane Francis
I'm a big believer in having multiple streams of income. And for those heading into retirement or already retired, a side hustle in the gig economy may just be what you need to boost your savings.
In the "gig economy," people work as freelancers, contractors or...
Posted at 15:17h
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It’s astonishing how much financial misinformation manages to float around the Internet. Let’s separate fact and fiction. These are five financial myths that are totally false, and what you should know instead.
1. Your home is an investment
Your home, first and foremost, is a place to...
Posted at 01:13h
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by Duane Francis
Burlington, Ontario — June 05, 2018 – Mandeville Private Client Inc. (“Mandeville”) announced today that it has once again won the Fundserv Award for Advisor Network/Brokerage of the Year at the 4th annual Wealth Professional Awards.
Moreover, 10 Mandeville Advisors were finalists for several awards including...
Posted at 13:42h
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by Duane Francis
What’s not to love? Whether you’re a woman, child, family, veteran or student hitting the books to retrain, the Trudeau Liberals’ second federal budget has something for everyone. But before you get too excited, note that there are no show-stopping measures. Here are 15 ways...
Posted at 15:38h
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by Duane Francis
Risk is one of the most misunderstood words in investing.
Consider the different interpretations. Large financial institutions define risk as volatility. They worry about short-term ups and downs in the stock market and have designed their risk management systems accordingly. Some investment managers believe risk is...
Posted at 16:04h
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by Duane Francis
Your credit score is essentially your passport to financial opportunities. With a possible range of 300 to 900, your score tells lenders what kind of a risk you are likely to be as a borrower. A low credit score can prevent you from getting the...
Posted at 20:52h
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You don’t have to do it all at once. Here’s how to break it down into steps.
Step 1: Asset List
Go through your home (inside and out) and make a list of all items worth $100 or more. Then add the non-physical assets you own, such as...