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Mar 01 2013

Go forth and save

By Dale Jackson, Producer

A Bank of Montreal poll says the average RRSP contribution is down $1,000 from last year, while average household debt hits record highs. But BNN's personal finance expert Dale Jackson says it's never too late to get your financial plan back on track.

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Feb 22 2013

Spread yourself thin and prosper

By Dale Jackson, Producer

One of the over-riding themes of Your Money Month became crystal clear this week: The only proven way to open your investment portfolio to the most opportunities, and limit risk, is through diversification, writes BNN's Personal Investor Dale Jackson.

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Feb 15 2013

Smothering your portfolio with maple syrup

By Dale Jackson, Producer

When it comes to investing, Dale Jackson points out that Canadians keep it a little close to home.

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Feb 08 2013

Scraping together a retirement

By Dale Jackson, Producer

While equity markets are having a stellar few months, many retirees, or near retirees, are still feeling the squeeze from the Great Market Meltdown of 2008 and volatile markets since. Scraping together a retirement was a common theme among our Your Money Month guests this week, as they offered ideas to help investors reassess their expectations and prepare for that retailored future.

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Feb 01 2013