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Jun. 5, 2019

Question of the Week – What is financial elder abuse?

By definition, financial elder abuse is the use of someone’s money without their permission or in a fraudulent manner. Nova Scotia’s population is rapidly getting older. According ...

Jun. 3, 2019

June is Seniors Month

The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is launching a new page on their website in June focusing on “Investing Information for Seniors.” This website will include two new printable ...

May. 29, 2019

Question of the Week – What are commodities and how do they pertain to investing?

Commodities are basic goods that are in high demand across the globe. They are generally uniform in quality and utility regardless of their source. Think of it this way. Wheat is a...

May. 22, 2019

Question of the Week – What is the difference between distributions and dividends?

Both distributions and dividends are typically cash payments made to investors. Where they differ is where they come from.As we’ve written in previous blog posts dividends are paid...

Question of the Week – What is financial elder abuse?

June is Seniors Month

Question of the Week – What are commodities and how do they pertain to investing?

Question of the Week – What is the difference between distributions and dividends?

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