More risk, higher rewards?

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Currently, only about 10.5% of Canadians belong to a defined contribution pension plan, but most experts say that figure will increase in the next few years. Many firms are switching to these plans, forcing employees to take more responsibility for management of their retirement funds.

Finance, Pensions, Retirement income, Defined contribution plans, Canadians

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Workplace secrets: long-term disability claims increase as employers learn more about depression

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Depression is an economic as well as a human problem in Canada, causing disability costs as well as lost productivity. Employee wellness programs are one way that companies are addressing the problem. Many employees find benefit in working part-time during treatment.

Psychological aspects, Usage, Economic aspects, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Wellness programs, Workers

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Point-and-click portfolios

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Tracey and Duane's 'The Fund Library' has become Canada's most popular mutual fund information Web site. The three-year-old company brings in about $1 million in revenue from its 33 mutual fund sponsors.

Management, Web sites (World Wide Web), Information services, Web sites, Mutual funds, Information services industry, Wood, Tracey, Wood, Duane

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