Take an interest in your savings
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Canadians are advised to take advantage of the availability of high- interest savings accounts that are being offered by a number of small Canadian financial institution. These institutions, which include President's Choice Financial, American Express Co and ING Direct, are willing to pay 4.25% interest on their savings accounts. Figures from the Bank of Canada indicate that there are C$40 billion in savings accounts and and another C$57.5 billion in checking accounts that are earning an average of only 0.46% per annum.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 1999
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The search for low-fee investments
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Canadian investors are beginning to realize the benefits of hassle-free investing and professional management are outweighed by high fees and underperforming returns after investing almost half a trillion dollars into mutual funds. A guide to some of the country's best mutual funds is presented, together with suggestions for better management of one's fund portfolio.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2004
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With a plethora of tax software, why bother pushing a pencil?
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With the availability of a glut of tax software and thus reduced costs of the software, majority of tax returns in Canada are being filed electronically.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2005
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