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Fraud prevention tips for business owners

Business owners must take action year-round to ensure they are protected from data breaches and other forms of online fraud, advises BMO Financial Group Canadian to mark the Fraud Prevention Month. “The Internet offers some of the most valuable tools to run a small business, but whether it’s marketing day-to-day communications with vendors, communicating with […]

By Staff |March 13, 2013

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Schwab stirs up new ETF price war

Barely months after slashing its management expense ratio (MER), ETF provider Schwab has reignited the ETF price war with a further reduction, reports FT.com. With its latest round of ratio cut, the MER on its U.S. small-cap funds falls to 8%, keeping it cheaper than 10% on rival Vanguard’s small-cap fund. Read: ETF price wars […]

By Staff |March 13, 2013

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4 tips when purchasing travel insurance

March break is in full swing and many Canadians are hitting the slopes or working on their tans. However, some are also taking risks because they didn’t purchase travel insurance. In fact, only 41% regularly buy travel insurance, finds a BMO study. Further, 40% have travelled with someone who required medical assistance. Read: Ensure clients […]

By Staff |March 13, 2013

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Entrepreneurs working without a plan

Whether it’s a lack of sufficient retirement funds or simply enjoying their jobs, more Canadians are staying in the workforce after age 65.

By Staff |March 13, 2013

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