You've got money, maybe not a lot but some and you are finding ways to maximize them by investing. For beginners, here are some tips to start your investment: 1.  Speak to someone who has the knowledge - whether you should open up a tax-savings account (TFSA) or invest in your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). 2. Laying wager on your mo

One of the main reasons new investors lose money is because they chase after unrealistic rates of return on their investments, whether they are buying stocks, bonds, mutual funds or real estate. This happens due to a lack of experience. 1)Bonds? Historically, good, quality bonds tend to return 2% to 4% after inflation in normal circumstances. The r

Building a portfolio is really nothing more than building a collection. A good portfolio is nothing more, and nothing less, than a collection of assets that grow in value and throw off excess cash for you to spend or reinvest. There are a few key rules you will want to remember when building your portfolio: 1. Never invest in something you don't un