Category : Stocks

Source: Getty Images Premium content from Motley Fool Stock Advisor Canada North American indices continue to reach for and touch new all-time highs. But below the surface, it’s been tough sledding for a whole pile of stocks. With “stocks” being the key word, as

The hardest part about investing conservatively is finding fundamentally solid stocks that feel safe — without feeling stuck. A stock can be stable but have very few growth prospects. Another could rally in the short term but cause stress when the market turns

According to a February 2025 Scotiabank article, only 55% of Canadians had an emergency fund in 2024 that could cover three months of expenses, down from 64% in 2019. Even more concerning, the majority of Canadians under age 55 couldn’t afford a surprise

The 2026 Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) annual limit is $7,000, but that headline number could understate what’s entirely available. The cumulative TFSA room for anyone who was a Canadian resident over the age of 18 in 2009 and never contributed to the account

A million-dollar Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) sounds like a retirement victory. However, then the government tells you to start emptying it. RRSPs are designed to defer tax, not eliminate it. Contributions can create tax deductions, investments can compound tax-deferred, and withdrawals generally

I don’t need every stock in my portfolio to be a big winner in the short term. Some of my best holdings are the ones that quietly keep doing the same useful things year after year. They generate cash. They pay dividends. They

Waiting until 70 to take the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) can make the monthly payment look spectacular. That said, it doesn’t automatically make the decision a great one. CPP rises by 0.7% for every month you delay after 65, reaching a 42% increase

Financial freedom doesn’t have to mean retiring at 45 and never answering another email. Maybe it means Fridays are yours. Statistics Canada reported average employee wages of $37.02 per hour in August. At that rate, cutting one eight-hour workday each week represents roughly