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Experts say dividend-paying stocks are not for everyone May 31st
How to go about securing the best return for your investment in Canada.
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Simplifying the ETF Selection Process: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Perfect Fund + MORE Jan 18th
Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for a good reason. ETFs offer a convenient and cost-effective way to invest in diverse assets, from stocks and bonds to real estate and commodities. However, with thousands of ETFs to choose from, it can b.... More »
Should you withdraw from non-registered or TFSA investments in retirement? + MORE Mar 8th
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I have stocks in my TFSA as well as some that are non-registered. I am at the point in my life (retired) now that I’d like to begin selling them and using the money. Do I sell from the TFSA account or just from the non-registered portfolio?—Catherine
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Financial independence and travel: Can you have both? Apr 24th
In February and early March, as is increasingly our custom, my wife Ruth and I spent five weeks in a sunny clime in order to avoid the tail end of Canada’s winter. On our return from Malta, regular guest blogger Devin Partida contributed a relevant article titled “Can you pursue financial indepe.... More »
What’s included in Canada’s GST holiday—and how not to overspend + MORE Dec 6th
While many Canadians highly anticipate the federal government’s upcoming GST holiday, experts say consumers need to make sure they’re saving money on what they need most without falling for the allure of a deal and hurting their bottom line.
For most low- and middle-income families, “gett.... More »
Canadian home sales gain ground in September, but down from year ago mark
– canadianbusiness.com
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 with the previous month. The increase followed a 1.3 per cent increase in August.
TD Bank senior economist Michael Dolega said unlike the gain in August, that was driven by Toronto, the increase for September was more widespread.
But he noted rising interest rates and coming regulatory changes, including a potential new stress test for borrowers with uninsured mortgages, could impinge on the housing market.
“Having said that, after some near-term weakness, likely to last into mid-2018, activity should begin to rebound thereafter given the fundamentally supported demand related to strong job growth and strengthening wage dynamics,” Dolega wrote in a note to clients.
Home sales in Canada had been slowing this year following changes by the Ontario government aimed at cooling the Toronto market…
Canadian Real Estate Association said Friday sales through its Multiple Listing Service in September were up 2.1 per cent compared with the previous month. The increase followed a 1.3 per cent increase in August.
TD Bank senior economist Michael Dolega said unlike the gain in August, that was driven by Toronto, the increase for September was more widespread.
But he noted rising interest rates and coming regulatory changes, including a potential new stress test for borrowers with uninsured mortgages, could impinge on the housing market.
“Having said that, after some near-term weakness, likely to last into mid-2018, activity should begin to rebound thereafter given the fundamentally supported demand related to strong job growth and strengthening wage dynamics,” Dolega wrote in a note to clients.
Home sales in Canada had been slowing this year following changes by the Ontario government aimed at cooling the Toronto market…
The Democrats risk becoming the party of plutocrats
– macleans.ca
Co-Founder of Advanced Energy Economy Tom Steyer speaks during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)Jason Linkins is a writer who covers American politics and the media. He previously served as a columnist for The Huffington Post in Washington, DC.
If you’ve ever had cause to wonder why America’s democratic institutions seem so hopelessly adrift these days, you need only consider the people who are currently running the show. No, not the Trump administration: long before America ended up with an “unraveling” chief executive, spurring fears of nuclear war, presiding over an administration that includes three men said to be in a “suicide pact,” we welcomed the plutocratic takeover of our politics, led by the original dotards: a cadre of dodgy, king-making billionaires with outsized power over the rest of the population.
Vox’s Ezra Klein has a succinct metaphor for where America finds itself right now: “The Doom Loop of Oligarchy,” in which massive wealth purchases great political power, which is then wielded in such a way as to yield more massive wealth, and so on…
