This book is about financial and banking products available to Canadians through banks and other financial institutions.It has information about the following:-Investment accounts (e.g. TFSA,
RRSP, Locked in, Spousal RRSP, RRIF, RESP)-Bank accounts (e.g. checking, savings, US, youth, student, estate)-Bank services (e.g. cheques, drafts, wire transfer, courtesy overdraft, holding
period)-Credit (e.g. loans, investment loans, mortgages, lines of credit, overdraft)-Credit insurance (e.g. life, disability)-Credit cards (including secured cards and gift cards) and how they
work-Canadian credit history, how to check and improve it-Government pension, how and when to apply-Investments (e.g. stocks, bonds, ETFs, ETNs, mutual funds, segregated funds, GICs, market
linked GICs)-How to save and invest-Canadian tax system-Money and death-Power of Attorney, Enduring Power of Attorney, Personal Directive and Will-Numerous tips (e.g. how to invest, save,
increase your cash flow, minimize taxes, get rid of debt)-Advice on various financial subjects-Links to different sites and sources of informationThe author explains advantages and
disadvantages of many products, services and investment options.
