{"id":2483,"date":"2021-11-15T15:01:17","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T23:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/?page_id=2483"},"modified":"2025-03-10T07:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:28:52","slug":"investing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/ca\/investing","title":{"rendered":"Investing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Investing in Canada<\/h1>
Whether you’re looking to increase your net worth or plan for retirement, we’ll make your investing options a lot clearer.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Plan for your future<\/h2>\n\n\n
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How much money do you need to retire?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\tFigure out what you should be aiming to save.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t

Set Your Retirement Goals<\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\tStart planning\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t\t
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\n\t\n\t\tCanada Pension Plan (CPP): How to Contribute, Receive Benefits\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\t
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The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a monthly social insurance payment for retired Canadians. The amount you receive is based on your average earnings, CPP contributions and age.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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\n\t\n\t\tRRIF: How to Maximize Your Registered Retirement Income Fund\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\t
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Avoid a large tax bill when you turn 71 by converting your RRSP retirement savings into retirement income with a RRIF.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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\n\t\n\t\tWhat Is Old Age Security and How Does It Work?\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\t
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Canada\u2019s Old Age Security (OAS) is a benefit paid to seniors. Enrollment is often automatic, and the amount you receive depends on age, income and how long you lived in Canada as an adult.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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\n\t\n\t\tScared to Invest? I Was, Too. Here’s How I Got Over It\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\n\t\tWhat Is Forex Trading?\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\n\t\tWhat is the Stock Market and How Does It Work?\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\n\t\tWhat Is a Stock?\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\n\t\tHow to Buy Stocks in Canada\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\n\t\tETFs vs. Stocks: How to Choose\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\n\t\tCapital Gains Tax: How It Works in Canada\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\n\t\tHow Do Bonds Work in Canada?\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\n\t\tETF vs. Mutual Fund vs. Index Fund\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\n\t\tWhat is an ETF (Exchange Traded Fund)?\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\n\t\tUnderstanding Fixed-Income Investments\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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\n\t\n\t\tWhat Is Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) Coverage?\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\t
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