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Don’t be afraid to ask for an advance: Suzanne Bowness on budgeting for freelancers + MORE Oct 1st
Trying to make a living as a writer, editor, and content strategist, Suzanne (Sue) Bowness discovered that good money habits are as important to success as good grammar and an expansive vocabulary. This year she summed up all that hard-earned wisdom in The Feisty Freelancer: A Friendly Guide to Vis.... More »
Don’t inherit a crisis: How to manage a parent’s debt before they pass + MORE Mar 13th
For many families, the grief of losing a parent is compounded by a harsh and unexpected reality: a messy financial aftermath. Amidst mourning, loved ones may suddenly find themselves facing a daunting array of bills, taxes, and legal duties they are unprepared to handle. The topic of inherited debt.... More »
BDC’s Isabelle Hudon Talks Resilience, Supporting Entrepreneurs and Finding Happiness Nov 17th
Recently appointed president and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Isabelle Hudon has earned a spot among Canada’s most influential figures. Formerly the ambassador of Canada to France and Monaco, personal representative of the prime minister of Canada for the Francophonie, and .... More »
What P/E can tell you about a stock, and what it can’t May 6th
If there’s one water cooler conversation that investors love to have, it’s whether stocks are expensive or cheap. Your argument will depend partly on your investment approach: If you’re growth-focused, the valuation metrics of a quickly expanding company may not look overly pricey to you if yo.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 + MORE Mar 30th
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In Quebec, media bailouts are a minefield
– theglobeandmail.com
‘The reaction to Quebec’s move may help explain why Ottawa seems so reluctant to provide financial assistance to troubled newspaper groups across the country’
Why the exploding popularity of ETFs may be creating some great stock buying opportunities
– theglobeandmail.com
Since ETFs tend to focus on popular or well travelled areas of the stock market, there may be less money looking for a home in some of the market’s nooks and crannies
CREA cuts 2017, 2018 forecast due to incoming tighter mortgage rules
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO _ The Canadian Real Estate Association has cut its home sales forecast for next year due to the impact of tighter mortgage regulations that come into effect New Year’s Day, which are expected to rein in spending for some buyers.
CREA said in an updated projection Thursday the banking regulator’s revised mortgage underwriting guidelines, which include a stress test for uninsured mortgages, will reduce sales activity across the country, particularly in and around Toronto and Vancouver.
The association now forecasts a 5.3 per cent drop in national sales to 486,600 units next year. That new estimate shaves about 8,500 sales from its previous 2018 forecast.
The national home price is expected to slip by 1.4 per cent in 2018 to $503,100.
“With some homebuyers likely advancing their purchase decision before the new rules come into effect next year, the ‘pull-forward’ of these sales may come at the expense of sales in the first half of 2018,” CREA said in a statement…
CREA said in an updated projection Thursday the banking regulator’s revised mortgage underwriting guidelines, which include a stress test for uninsured mortgages, will reduce sales activity across the country, particularly in and around Toronto and Vancouver.
The association now forecasts a 5.3 per cent drop in national sales to 486,600 units next year. That new estimate shaves about 8,500 sales from its previous 2018 forecast.
The national home price is expected to slip by 1.4 per cent in 2018 to $503,100.
“With some homebuyers likely advancing their purchase decision before the new rules come into effect next year, the ‘pull-forward’ of these sales may come at the expense of sales in the first half of 2018,” CREA said in a statement…
Weekend Reading – Canadian family net worth, money mistakes, desert hermits and more
– myownadvisor.ca
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Weekend Reading – Canadian family net worth, money mistakes, desert hermits and more Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition. Ready for Christmas yet? We’re not – but getting there! Earlier this week, I wrote about this stock that has appreciated almost 100% since I started buying it. A nice win. I hope the run continues…
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Weekend Reading – Canadian family net worth, money mistakes, desert hermits and more Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition. Ready for Christmas yet? We’re not – but getting there! Earlier this week, I wrote about this stock that has appreciated almost 100% since I started buying it. A nice win. I hope the run continues…
We’re halfway there! Saving and investing our way to a million dollar portfolio. The article Weekend Reading – Canadian family net worth, money mistakes, desert hermits and more is exclusive to My Own Advisor. Make sure you check out My Own Advisor Dividends, Indexing and Deals pages to save hundreds or thousands of dollars every year. All Rights Reserved.
FCC unravels net neutrality as protesters gather – BNN
– news.google.ca
BNNFCC unravels net neutrality as protesters gatherBNNWASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission vote on Thursday to roll back net neutrality rules could galvanize young voters, a move Democrats hope will send millennials to the polls in greater numbers and bolster their chances in next year …An Open Internet is Essential for Financial Inclusion, FinTech RevolutionHuffPostFCC repeals 'net neutrality' rules, putting providers in charge of internet accessPress HeraldNet neutrality is gone. Feel the freedom coursing through your veins.Washington PostWIREDall 1,778 news articles »
