How Investing Works: An Overview for Canadians
An educational overview of how modern investing works, including online platforms and investment types available to Canadians.
Learn how RRSPs, TFSAs, ETFs, and retirement-related financial concepts work — explained in simple terms, without advice or recommendations.
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Maple Wealth Guide offers free educational content about Canadian personal finance and retirement-related topics. Our articles explain concepts in simple, accessible terms — no financial advice, just information to help you learn.
Clear explanations of RRSPs, TFSAs, ETFs, and other investment concepts for Canadians.
Information about CPP, OAS, pensions, and retirement income planning in Canada.
Learn about financial fraud prevention and how to recognize common scams.
Content designed specifically for Canadians approaching or in retirement.
Last Updated: December 2025
These educational resources are frequently accessed by Canadians learning about personal finance and retirement-related topics.
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General information about Canada Pension Plan and retirement income sources.
Learn to identify common scam tactics targeting Canadians.
Ten educational guides covering general information about investing, retirement accounts, and financial concepts relevant to Canadians.
An educational overview of Canadian investment concepts, account types, and how markets work for beginners.
Read More02General information on how registered accounts work in Canada, including contribution limits and withdrawal rules.
Read More03Educational content on how investment approaches may differ during retirement years.
Read More04Learn what ETFs are, how they work, and examples of ETFs commonly available to Canadian investors.
Read More05Educational overview of how dividend-paying investments work and examples of dividend ETFs in Canada.
Read More06Learn about different types of investment risk and how they may affect various types of investments.
Read More07General information on how Canadian government benefits and workplace pensions work.
Read More08An educational comparison of these investment types, including how they differ in structure and costs.
Read More09Learn about the concepts behind conservative investment approaches and asset allocation.
Read More10Learn to recognize common fraud tactics and understand how scams targeting seniors typically work.
Read MoreMaple Wealth Guide was created to provide accessible financial education for Canadians. We explain investment concepts, retirement account types, and general financial topics in simple, easy-to-understand language. Our content is educational only and does not constitute financial advice.
All our content covers Canadian financial topics, including RRSPs, TFSAs, CPP, and Canadian-listed investments.
Content is designed to be accessible and relevant for Canadians in their pre-retirement and retirement years.
Our educational content is based on publicly available information and general financial concepts.
Last Updated: December 2025
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