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How to Become an Expert Investor Sep 12th
Over the past few years, the financial markets have been quite unstable with crisis situations arising one after another. For this reason, it’s essential for investors to build their money management skills to protect their hard-earned cash from any financial crisis. Whether you are a new inve.... More »
Is Gold Still a Substance Worth Investing In? May 15th
From gold stocks and ETFs to buying actual gold, you’ve got options when it comes to investing in this most regal of metals. But, what is gold’s purpose, and why should an investor even get into the market? As an asset, gold’s intrinsic qualities make it a necessary part of an investment portf.... More »
Credit Suisse reports big loss amid sour market conditions + MORE May 10th
GENEVA – Swiss bank Credit Suisse reported Tuesday a loss of 302 million Swiss francs ($310 million) for the first quarter, when market volatility discouraged client activity, while pressing apace with planned staff reductions.
The loss compared with a profit of 1.05 billion francs a year earl.... More »
Economy grew by 0.4% in February as oil sector expanded while real estate shrank May 1st
Canada's gross domestic product grew by 0.4 per cent in February, as 15 of 20 sectors expanded, led by a rebound in oil and gas..... More »
My Favourite Canadian Dividend Stocks + MORE Jul 11th
Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor.
My Favourite Canadian Dividend Stocks This is a guest contribution by Nick McCullum of Sure Dividend. Sure Dividend uses The 8 Rules of Dividend Investing to systematically identify high-quality dividend stocks suitable for long-term investment. Sure Divi.... More »
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO – Five things to watch this week in Canadian business:
Panama Papers: The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is planning another Panama Papers data dump on Monday. The leak of financial records has outlined to some extent the degree of tax evasion through offshore bank accounts.
Home base: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. releases its April report on housing starts on Monday. Last month, CMHC reported that seven of the 15 centres it monitors showed evidence of overbuilding and nine showed signs of overvaluation.
At the summit: The Energy Council of Canada holds an annual gathering Monday and Tuesday for senior executives from corporate and government circles. On the agenda: what to do about new government climate policies.
Profits and losses: Canadian financial reports continue to flow throughout the week. On Tuesday, home improvement retailer Rona will issue its results. Rona’s days of independence will end once Lowe’s completes its $3.2-billion friendly takeover…
Panama Papers: The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is planning another Panama Papers data dump on Monday. The leak of financial records has outlined to some extent the degree of tax evasion through offshore bank accounts.
Home base: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. releases its April report on housing starts on Monday. Last month, CMHC reported that seven of the 15 centres it monitors showed evidence of overbuilding and nine showed signs of overvaluation.
At the summit: The Energy Council of Canada holds an annual gathering Monday and Tuesday for senior executives from corporate and government circles. On the agenda: what to do about new government climate policies.
Profits and losses: Canadian financial reports continue to flow throughout the week. On Tuesday, home improvement retailer Rona will issue its results. Rona’s days of independence will end once Lowe’s completes its $3.2-billion friendly takeover…
With a will yet to surface, Prince’s family faces a potentially long, costly and complex legal process to divvy up his assets, illustrating the importance of writing a will, even for those not leaving behind a multi-million dollar estate.
From ‘Minegolia’ to a country in crisis: Mongolia looks to reverse its fortunes
– theglobeandmail.com
The resource-rich Asian country’s economy has stalled as foreign investment has dipped, but hopes to change course
Smarten up with The Smart Debt Coach – Interview with Talbot Stevens
– myownadvisor.ca
Learn, save, invest and prosper with My Own Advisor.
Part of the joy that comes with running this blog is the opportunity to meet and share personal finance and investing perspectives with folks I wouldn’t have normally gotten to know. Like my previous interview with my friend Andrew Hallam, Talbot Stevens is one of those individuals.
I got a chance to connect with Talbot recently, he sent me his new book The Smart Debt Coach to read and he was kind enough to send another copy to giveaway to readers on my site. You’ll have a chance to win The Smart Debt Coach later in this post. First up, a quick bio:
Bio:
Part of the joy that comes with running this blog is the opportunity to meet and share personal finance and investing perspectives with folks I wouldn’t have normally gotten to know. Like my previous interview with my friend Andrew Hallam, Talbot Stevens is one of those individuals.
I got a chance to connect with Talbot recently, he sent me his new book The Smart Debt Coach to read and he was kind enough to send another copy to giveaway to readers on my site. You’ll have a chance to win The Smart Debt Coach later in this post. First up, a quick bio:
Bio:
Name: Talbot Stevens
Age: 50, and getting younger every year
Family status: Married
Background: Financial educator and author. See bio in The Smart Debt Coach.
Website/Twitter: TalbotStevens.com, @TalbotStevens
Books: Financial Freedom Without Sacrifice, Dispelling the Myths of Borrowing to Invest, The Smart Debt Coach
Mission: to help people learn, teach, and build wealth and security, like the rich do…
With a will yet to surface, Prince’s family faces a potentially long, costly and complex legal process to divvy up his assets, illustrating the importance of writing a will, even for those not leaving behind a multi-million dollar estate.
