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Ask a Planner: Jarnail’s son passed away recently, yet his student loan payments continue to be withdrawn. What should his next steps be? Jason Heath of Objective Financial Partners Inc. responds: https://www.moneysense.ca//how-to-stop-debt-or-pension-pa/

In this week's market roundup: Celebrity investors help push Wealthsimple's valuation even higher into the stratosphere; U.S. stocks thrive on pessimism; why rental companies are buying used cars; and more. https://www.moneysense.ca//making-sense-of-the-markets-th/

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How much real estate should you have in a balanced portfolio? Jonathan Chevreau explores the options: https://www.moneysense.ca//how-much-real-estate-should-yo/

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If you invested $1,000 in bitcoin in 2010, it would be worth $287.5 million today. But crypto is frighteningly volatile, and should be approached with clarity and caution. Here's what you need to know: https://www.moneysense.ca//should-you-invest-in-cryptocur/

According to a new Scotiabank investor sentiment report, 56% of Canadians will not be putting $$$ into their RRSPs. With the deadline fast approaching, we wanted to ask: Will you (or have you already) made an RRSP contribution for the 2020 tax year?

Feeling uncertain about the markets right now is normalbut it doesn’t mean you have to sit on the sidelines. With educational support and goal-setting tools, it is still possible to build investment confidence. (Sponsored by TD Direct Investing) https://www.moneysense.ca//investing-in-unprecedented-tim/

In this week's market roundup, we look at how the markets have responded to President Biden's first few days in the White Houseis now the time to buy Couche-Tard?and is Tesla the next Big Short?https://www.moneysense.ca//making-sense-of-the-markets-th/

Thinking of extending your outdoor time with a backyard fire pit? Here's how it could affect your insurance: https://www.moneysense.ca//in/backyard-fire-pit-insurance/

Just announced: The TFSA contribution limit for 2021 will be $6,000, same as for this year. So if you turned 18 before the year 2009, your maximum lifetime TFSA contribution limit will be $75,500. https://www.canada.ca//adjustment-personal-income-tax-bene

#PaidPartner We’re living in uncertain timesbut, contrary to a very popular phrase, not unprecedented. Scotiabank’s financial experts understand that the economy and markets have been through volatile periods in the past, and will again. Join MoneySense Editor-in-Chief Sandra Martin for a front-row seat at Scotiabank’s Investing in Uncertain Times Virtual Panel on Nov. 24 at 12pm EST, featuring these top experts, who share their best advice for investors on how to manage uncertainty and volatility over the long term: Jean-François Perrault, SVP & Chief Economist Judith Chan, Portfolio Manager & Director, Portfolio Solutions Iris Gu, Financial Advisor Click here to join: Scotiabank.com/investing

Bitcoin is on another incredible run, reports CUTtheCRAP in our weekly roundup. Can the crypto go higher than $18K? (At least one analyst thinks so. Like, a lot higher. Click to read more.) https://www.moneysense.ca//making-sense-of-the-markets-th/

Ask MoneySense: Rates are significantly lower than Jill and Bob have locked into until 2023. Would they save money by breaking their current mortgage? https://www.moneysense.ca//should-you-refinance-your-mort/