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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Canadian home sales gain ground in September, but down from year ago mark + MORE Oct 14th
OTTAWA _ The number of homes sold in September climbed for the second month in a row after a slowdown earlier this year that was led by a cooling in the Toronto market.
Canadian Real Estate Association said Friday sales through its Multiple Listing Service in September were up 2.1 per cent compared .... More »
TFSA contribution room calculator Dec 11th
Tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) are one of the most popular tools for retirement savings. Since you contribute funds that you’ve already paid taxes on, you’ll enjoy tax-free growth. However, the government places limitations on how much you can contribute every year and overall. This is known .... More »
“Why do I need a financial plan?” + MORE Jan 6th
Q. I am in my early 50s, have a steady job, I’m not a big spender, and I make RRSP contributions. Why would I need a financial plan? I don’t see how it could help me.
–Tom
A. To answer your question (and it’s a good one!), let’s think about why people get a plan, the benefits of having a p.... More »
iPhone 16 models delivery pushed to October on Apple Store, but why you may not need to wait that long to - The Times of India + MORE Sep 16th
iPhone 16 models delivery pushed to October on Apple Store, but why you may not need to wait that long to The Times of IndiaiPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max AppleApple stock slides as reports suggest muted early iPhone 16 demand Yahoo FinanceiPhone 16 Pro vs. 15 P.... More »
Canadians are curious about investing—and willing to take bigger risks + MORE Jun 26th
If you’re not investing regularly, you’re not alone. An Ipsos poll conducted last year found that fewer than half (48%) of Canadians put money into investments annually, and just over half (51%) of Canadians feel that they’re knowledgeable about investing—but 73% say they’d like to learn m.... More »
Each week, the Maclean’s Ottawa bureau sits down with Cormac Mac Sweeney to discuss the headlines of the week. This week, trade is a major issue, with the U.S. taking the first steps toward renegotiating NAFTA—and also examining America’s relationships with its trading partners. Maclean’s also sat down with the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz, to discuss his fears about protectionist measures and their impact on Canada.
Some details of the government’s plan to legalize marijuana have been leaked, including the timeline: if all goes according to plan, you’ll be allowed to smoke pot by Canada Day next year. But Canadian police chiefs call that timeframe too aggressive. To discuss their concerns, Cormac speaks with the deputy chief of the Abbotsford Police.
The Conservative Party’s leadership race is entering the home stretch now that the deadline for candidates to sign up new members has come and gone. To take stock of where the race is and how the contest could unfold, we chat with veteran conservative strategist Jason Lietaer…
