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3 Common GIC Myths Debunked

By the Inspired Investor team

Published September 1, 2023 • 1 Min Read

A GIC, or guaranteed investment certificate, is a secure way to invest your money that guarantees 100% of your original investment while earning you interest at a specified rate or based on a specific formula. But like most investments, there’s more to know. In our latest episode of Inspired Investor Talk, Rachel Megitt, Vice President, Term Investments & Savings, Personal Banking and Investments at RBC, clears up three common myths about GICs.

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