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By Gordon Pape | Monday, March 08, 2010
Q – I invested $20,000 in the Great-West Life Real Estate Fund with the understanding that it was "cashable" at any time. Now the company has locked up my money and this means that I've lost approximately $3,000. What is your advice? Assuming the company is now ready to let go of my money, should I cash in or transfer right away? I'm 66 years old and this was what I considered my available funds. – Kathleen H.
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By Ken Kivenko | Tuesday, March 02, 2010
On-line accounts are growing
at a fast pace. Whether its investment dealer
shenanigans, incompetent advisers, high mutual fund fees,/ trading commissions,
the non-bank ABCP fiasco, poor fund performance , the Earl Jones Ponzi debacle,
or advisor fraud, retail investors are looking at alternatives to the
commission-driven advisor channel.
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By Gordon Pape | Thursday, February 18, 2010
Q – I'm looking to find the best Canadian dividend income funds measured by total annual distributions (dividends + capital gains). I am currently using the AGF Dividend Income Fund that uses a capital gains strategy to generate additional income each year over and above conventional dividends. – Mike L.
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By Gordon Pape | Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Q – My 13-year old son has had a paper route for the past year and is thrilled to be receiving regular income. He is not a big spender and has managed to save a couple of thousand dollars. Right now, he has all his money in a children’s savings account which is making minimal interest. I’d like to start teaching him about investing, but I’m not sure where to begin. Do you have any recommendations as what types of investments are suitable for youth (i.e. that are not risky but would still teach him to look beyond savings accounts as he accumulates more money)? Many thanks. – Kristine A.
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By Gordon Pape | Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Q – Should I borrow bank money (credit line or mortgage) to invest in rental property or use cash (bank savings) to finance the purchase? I like the idea of having money in the bank but want to invest in property. – Doug W.
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