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Not everyone gets to choose their retirement date.

As people’s work years draw to a close, many still owe a lot of money.

Extended health coverage goes away when you leave your job. Here’s how to adapt.

Many Canadians have no use for retirement. They want to keep working well into older age.

Countries are starting to increase their interest rates. Here's why.

Why investors should look outside of Canada for opportunities.

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