The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer investment funds and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Let’s explore the best place for you to invest.
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How bad access to credit keeps newcomers from getting ahead Aug 30th
When newcomers arrive in Canada, many bring financial responsibility, professional experience, and aspirations for a better future. But despite these strengths, one key element often stands in their way: access to credit.
According to a 2025 TD survey, 92% of newcomers understood the importance o.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: November 9 + MORE Nov 6th
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Did the stock markets predict the U.S. presidential election?
This past week, the headlines were all about the U.S. election, all the time. I’ve seen so many predictions, in.... More »
Morneau leaning toward 'targeted measure' to boost corporate investment - not tax cut + MORE Sep 13th
The federal government's fall economic update is likely to include targeted tax measures to boost the country's competitiveness instead of a cut to the country's corporate tax rate, according to a senior government official familiar with the Department of Finance's work on the issue..... More »
Getting the Most Out of Your Biweekly Paycheck Aug 9th
No matter what kind of work we do, we all look forward to the next paycheck. For many of us, the anticipation unfortunately stems from the fact that we get paid bi-weekly, or twice a month, even though our bills come monthly.
Over 36 percent of U.S. private businesses pay their employees every two w.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 + MORE Jun 3rd
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A shareholder class action lawsuit was filed against Wells Fargo & Co on Monday that alleged the firm misled investors about its financial performance and the success of its sales practices.
Padma Lakshmi on her biggest splurge
– moneysense.ca
(Illustration by Kagan McLeod)I got my first job when I was 15, answering the phone and working the cash at a pizzeria. I was paid $2.85 an hour. Ever since I can remember, I’ve always had a job. And I’ve always worked hard to save what I’ve earned. Even today, I don’t really have any debt. I’m not somebody who runs up a lot of credit card bills. I’m very prudent, very risk-averse, and very, very, very conservative in my investments. I’m not a speculator—I don’t feel that I have the knowledge and experience to hedge or do riskier things—so all my investments are in mutual funds or blue-chip things, very long-term-oriented. I don’t even like to gamble! When I’m in Vegas, I feel uncomfortable putting $100 down. Say I win, and it’s now $400, and then I lose—now I’ve lost it all, and I’m like, “Ugh, I could’ve had that $100.” I just don’t enjoy it.
But one lesson I’ve learned is that it’s better to spend your money on an item of worth and value than to say, “Well, I’ll just spend a little here and there…
Why it's going to be damned hard to double your money
– theglobeandmail.com
Timing on an investment will jump to about 22 years, TD says
You love your iPhone. But should you invest in Apple?
– thestar.com
Financial planners caution against buying stock solely because of a company’s brand-name recognition.
