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Investing

Why Gold IRA Investments Are Hot In 2023

In an unpredictable economic climate, it’s unsurprising that investors look for ways to diversify portfolios and protect their finances. One of the most popular options is investing in a gold IRA, which can provide stability and long-term growth potential. This guide will explore why gold IRAs are increasingly attractive investments in 2023.

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Retirement

Mistakes that are often made with RRSPs and how to avoid them

A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is one of the best ways to build long-term wealth. However, if the account is not used carefully, it may result in significant opportunity costs. Over 6.2 million Canadians contributed to their registered retirement savings plans or RRSP in 2020, accumulating a total of $50.1 billion for their retirement. 

Contributions rose 13.1% in 2020 compared to the previous year, while the number of contributors rose by 4.9%, according to a report by Statistics Canada. Despite everyone’s enthusiasm for these accounts, financial advisors warn that RRSPs won’t be very useful if you don’t understand how those accounts work. Although RRSPs are pretty famous, there are certain subtleties about them that you, as a consumer, should understand. 

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Retirement

Why You Should Consider Your Pension Options As Soon As Possible

When you get to a certain age and retire, you will have to start living off your pension that you have put funds into for a number of years. However, the earlier you look into your pension and choose the right one, the better it will be for you and your overall quality of life. This is because you will have more time to start saving money if you find schemes an earlier date. Let’s take a closer look at why you should consider your pension options as soon as possible.

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