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How your tax bracket decides whether a TFSA or RRSP contribution is best + MORE Feb 25th
I was a bit surprised to learn recently that TFSAs had just ‘turned ten’. It seems like just yesterday that I was answering questions from the media about how these newfangled government-sponsored programs might change the landscape for investing in general and retirement planning in particul.... More »
Should you hold on to unused RRSP contributions? + MORE Dec 4th
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I have $66,000 unused RRSP contributions for the 2023 tax year (unused deductions, not unused contributions).
My plan is to start my RRSP withdrawals in January 2025, and to start claiming the unused deductions on my 2025 taxes, when most likely it will be over $70,000. In 2025, I .... More »
Bank of Canada survey says Canadian businesses are optimistic Oct 16th
A new Bank of Canada poll suggested Monday that companies are optimistic about the year ahead — especially when it comes to sales growth, foreign demand and their investment plans..... More »
5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday - CNBC Jan 30th
5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday CNBCFutures struggle for direction ahead of key jobs data, big tech earnings Yahoo Canada FinanceStock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for January 30 BloombergApple Lags as Microsoft Sales Hit Highs: US E.... More »
Detox your spending and experience better financial health Dec 27th
Using your creativity and resourcefulness to stop spending for a week on anything but essentials will give you more savings and less stress; you win both ways, Lesley-Anne Scorgie writes..... More »
At midday: TSX rises with financial stocks
– theglobeandmail.com
Abe victory boosts U.S. stocks, dollar
Catalan parliament to hold key session, discuss response to Spain's plan to take control – Toronto Star
– news.google.ca
Toronto StarCatalan parliament to hold key session, discuss response to Spain's plan to take controlToronto StarCatalan president Carles Puigdemont has asked the parliament to convene a debate and vote on how to respond to the central Spanish government's plan to take direct control of the northeastern region. People gather in front of the Palau Generalitat in …Europe ends slightly up as earnings season distracts investors from Catalonia crisisCNBCUPDATE 1-Catalonia warns of civil disobedience as Madrid readies direct ruleReutersAll Catalans really want is identity and respectThe AustralianLos Angeles Times -MarketPulse (blog) -MarketWatch -Express.co.ukall 138 news articles »
Bob Rae named Ottawa’s special envoy to Myanmar
– macleans.ca
Former premier of Ontario Bob Rae. (Photograph by Cole Garside)OTTAWA – Former Ontario premier Bob Rae has been named a special envoy to Myanmar.
He will be advising Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the southeast Asian country.
Nearly 600,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar’s Rakhine state since late August to escape persecution that the United Nations has called ethnic cleansing.
Rae’s appointment was announced this morning by the prime minister.
The appointment comes as UN humanitarian officials, high-level government envoys and advocacy groups hold a one-day conference aimed at drumming up funds to help refugees in Bangladesh.
OPINION: Myanmar proves ‘Buddhist’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘peaceful’
In addition to Rae’s appointment, the federal Liberals announced Canada will provide an additional $12 million in humanitarian assistance, bringing the total of Canada’s financial commitment to $25 million so far…
A U.S. investment firm is calling for the removal of the current board of directors at Hudson’s Bay Co., and taking particular aim at its executive chairman.
Marijuana firm Aphria meets with TSX in wake of sector review
– theglobeandmail.com
Cannabis company with U.S. investments says it is pleased TSX is ‘open to continuing a dialogue’
