Tax Season

RRSP contributions strong despite market turmoil: survey

Despite weak returns and a squeeze on take-home pay, over two-thirds of Canadians who participated in a recent bank survey said they plan to contribute the same amount or more to their RRSPs in 2012. 12:10 PM ET

Canadians upbeat on the economy

A new CIBC poll suggests 64 per cent of Canadians feel positive about their current financial situation, a finding the bank describes as strong. though five per cent lower than a year ago. 7:23 PM ET

Dollar, markets swing widely in 2011

A look at the most-read business stories of 2011. 9:38 AM ET

Need to Know

RRSP Guide What you need to know about retirement savings plans What RRSPs are, how they work, and how to make the most of them

TAX CALENDAR Key dates for investing and tax paperwork A handy guide to make sure you don't miss deadlines this year

QUIZ Think you know Canada's RRSP rules? Find out See if you can ace the RRSP Season trivia challenge

Strategic Thinking

The Wealthy Barber Video: David Chilton on taking charge of your investments Wealthy Barber author debates investing tips with Lang and O'Leary

Strategy 8 things to remember about online retirement calculators How to tell the good calculators from the bad ones

Retirement savings Can pooled pension plans close the retirement income gap? It's unclear whether Canadians will embrace government's new PRPPs

RRSP Alternatives

TFSAs Tax-free savings accounts give RRSPs a run for your money For many earners, TFSAs are a better bet for retirement than an RRSP

RDSPs 8 must-know facts about investing plans for the disabled Registered disability savings plans underused, but can offer big returns

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Starting Out

Retirement Canadians not putting aside enough for golden years Retirement savings levels lower than what people will need to live on

PERSONAL FINANCE Tough markets put new shine on mutual funds Oldies but goodies: Mutual funds in the 21st century

HEDGE FUNDS Making sense of this 'alternative' investment As the sector grows, so does the pressure to open it up to retail investors

FINDING THE CASH Tapped Out? How to find the money for an RRSP contribution Strategies for borrowing: When it does and doesn't make sense

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