Investing appears to be complicated and complex. But if you can take some relatively simple concepts to heart and adhere to them, you can greatly increase your success.

Here are ten time-tested principles of investing success. Following these principles can pay you big dividends (and capital gains) for many years to come.

Everywhere you look or listen, you’ll find plenty of investing opinions and advice. Some of it may be great information but not a good fit for you. Much of it is mediocre or downright awful, biased, uninformed, and misleading. Here are some important things you should know and do to evaluate investing resources and get the best and right information for you.

In a world of very pricey investment products and very well-paid investment-product salespeople of Wall Street, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are the ultimate financial killjoys. Since their arrival on the investment scene in the early 1990s, more than 1,300 ETFs have been created, and ETF assets have grown faster than those of any other investment product. 

If you’re an investor in Canada with a non-registered investment account, you likely incur expenses to manage the investments and account for the investment income you earn. It’s important to keep track of those expenses — many of them are tax deductible. Here are some tips to help you minimize the tax exposure on your investments.

Investing involves putting your money to work through the buying and holding of investment products with the expectation of growing your money. It could boost your returns or provide the required amount of income to help achieve your financial goals. In many cases, the growth and income that can come from investing is a key ingredient to making financial goals achievable.

The investment landscape can be extremely dynamic and ever

evolving. But those who take the time to understand the basic

principles and the different asset classes stand to gain

significantly over the long haul.

It’s always best to file your taxes on time, and with correct and

complete information. Otherwise, you could end up paying

penalties or fees related to tax filing.

If you’re an employee, your employer will deduct income tax from your pay cheque. This is known as tax deductions at source. Youremployer then sends this tax on your behalf to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Filing your taxes might be one of the most important financial

actions you’ll take each year. It can also feel confusing or stressful at times.

If you're shouldering a large balance, getting out of debt can be a challenge. Here are some steps you can follow to pay off your

debt.