Mortgage rate roulette
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The fall in interest rates in Canada has mode mortgage refinancing an attractive move, but many mortgages have refinancing prohibitions or penalties. Negotiating better terms may be possible. Borrowers should consider prepayment options when obtaining a new mortgage.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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Hot money, smart money
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Neither individual investors nor investment experts demonstrate great skill at timing the stock market. The best investment strategy is to view stocks as long-term investments and be patient during down cycles.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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Beware the 'experts': investment strategists have a terrible record for predicting the stock market's swings
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Professional investment strategists have done a poor job of forecasting stock market trends. Investors should follow the basic rules of making regular investments for the long term in a diversified portfolio.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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