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A guide to mortgage calculators Jan 21st
Owning a home can be a powerful wealth-building tool, but it can also be expensive when you account for the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance.
To get a clear picture of how a home purchase impacts your finances, you’ll need to determine what purchase price y.... More »
How to pandemic-proof your paycheque Aug 11th
Back in January 2020, we didn’t think about something like pandemic financial habits, but recruiter Cynthia Coulis is now saving 20 per cent of her paycheque just in case. “I work on a contract basis and so I never know how long I will be working. If the pandemic lasts a long time, I will be in .... More »
IMF cuts world economic growth forecasts for 2018 and 2019 Oct 9th
The International Monetary Fund has cut its global economic growth forecasts for 2018 and 2019, saying that trade policy tensions and the imposition of import tariffs were taking a toll on commerce while emerging markets struggle with tighter financial conditions and capital outflows.... More »
Best online brokers in Canada for 2024 + MORE Jun 6th
This is our 12th year helping Canadian investors find their optimal financial partner to enhance their self-directed investing journey. There’s never a bad time to highlight the ins and outs of do-it-yourself investing and help newer investors understand what defines an online broker in Canada.
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Open bidding in Ontario: Game-changer or business as usual? Aug 22nd
If you’ve ever bought or sold a house, you may have experienced a bidding war. And how you felt about it likely depends on which side of the transaction you were on. A bidding war can increase the sale price of a property by encouraging buyers to start with their strongest offer and even spend mor.... More »
Calendar: What investors need to know for the week ahead
– theglobeandmail.com
A daily rundown of the economic reports and corporate earnings that will be grabbing the market's attention in the week ahead
At midday: TSX rises as heavyweight financial shares climb
– theglobeandmail.com
U.S. dollar and bond yields lower after jobs report
Hudson's Bay Co. reported to be in bid for Macy's – CBC.ca
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CBC.caHudson's Bay Co. reported to be in bid for Macy'sCBC.caShares of Hudson's Bay Co. and department store chain Macy's surged on Friday following reports that the venerable Canadian retailer has made a takeover approach to the U.S. company. Hudson's Bay shares rose as high as $10.62 on the TSX before …Hudson's Bay making bid to take over retail giant Macy's, report saysCTV NewsHudson's Bay makes takeover approach to Macy's: reportThe Globe and Mail'There's a natural opportunity': HBC reportedly makes takeover approach to Macy's; shares riseBNNThe Motley Fool Canada -Huffington Post Canada -CNNMoney -USA TODAYall 74 news articles »
The Toronto Real Estate Board says red-hot property sales in Canada’s largest city picked up in January where 2016 left off, with transactions up 11.8 per cent year-over-year despite a double-digit drop in new listings.
Trump signs orders to review finance sector regulations, delay new rules for retirement advisers
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U.S. President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at reforming financial services regulations on Friday, one requiring a review of the the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act regulating banks and the other delaying implementation of the so-called fiduciary rule requiring retirement advisers to act in their clients’ best interests.
