Banking 101 – Investments

Putting your savings into investments as part of a financial plan can help you achieve your financial goals. It all starts with personalised investment advice just for you.

Find out more in our Get started guide on investing.

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Weather the unexpected through diversification
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What does a Portfolio Manager do?

Learn about the person responsible for guiding the funds that you and your advisor select for your financial plan.
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Five questions to ask before you invest

Here are five questions to ask yourself as you start on the path to investing.
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Advice Matters magazine

Check out our free magazine designed to provide you with timely financial advice, tips, and insights for today and tomorrow.
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87% of the population say inflation and the rising cost of living are their biggest concerns today. *

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$10,000 initial investment; $22,049 for 10 years invested; $14,752 for 10 missed days; $11,102 for 20 missed days; $8,652 for 30 missed days.
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The importance of staying invested through market ups and downs
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How much should I contribute to my RRSP?
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Are there downsides to a TFSA?
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Everything you need to know about RESPs

How can you use this popular education savings account for your child’s future?
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How to save for retirement in your 40s, 50s or 60s

How you can build your retirement nest egg, even if you're starting late.
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Worrying about money is keeping more than 70% of Canadians awake at night. ** It’s time to start getting some good sleep again.

Learn how to can build towards your goals.

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Learn how to think about risk in investing
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8 tips to become a better mutual fund investor

Ready to better understand mutual funds? These 8 tips will help you become a savvier mutual fund investor.
Daniel Grosberg, Scotia Advisor
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How can a TFSA help you plan for your future?

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A good financial plan can help you accomplish your short and long-term financial goals. A simple chat with our Scotia advisors will get you on the right track.

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