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Preference for tax-free savings accounts may be due, in part, to a psychological bias for the phrase “tax-free.” (Shutterstock)

The ‘tax-free trap’: How a simple phrase skews Canadians’ savings choices

New research finds that people are more likely to choose a plan that has the words “tax-free” in the title, regardless of the details in fine print.
Investing is pretty much what you make of it. You can go fast and risk it all, or go slow and make those investments that pay off in the long run. (Shutterstock)

Young investors: Here’s some tips for getting into the market

Just got your first paycheck, or saved a tidy sum from your first job? You might be thinking about how to invest your money. Here are some of the things you should think about.
Systemic barriers prevent average investors from capitalizing on potentially lucrative or riskier opportunities, which can exacerbate their financial vulnerability. (Shutterstock)

The growing wealth divide: Should average Canadians follow Warren Buffett’s investment strategy?

While Warren Buffet’s ‘buy low, sell high’ strategy has proven extremely successful for himself, it’s challenging for those without significant financial resources.
Student-Managed Investment Funds provide students with experience managing real investment portfolios. But new research shows only. a small minority of funds include environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in their mandates. (Shutterstock)

Business schools must step up on sustainable investing education

As we confront pressing social and environmental challenges, business schools must play a big role in building momentum for sustainable investing and ignore partisan, anti-ESG sniping.

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