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What happens when you need additional contents insurance? Apr 1st
When Anita Clarke bought her first townhome in Toronto’s west end last year, she started researching insurance policies. The 47-year-old senior managing editor at Shopify previously had tenant insurance with a contents limit of $90,000. But, as she moved into her new home, she wanted to make .... More »
Before you borrow: Navigating back-to-school financial aid in Canada + MORE Jun 26th
Each year, more than half a million Canadians take out student loans to cover tuition, books, and living costs. But according to some recent research, including a study from Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), many students are unprepared for how these loans work and how to manage repayment.
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What affects the price of bitcoin? + MORE Mar 21st
I recently bought some bitcoin. I know that it’s volatile and that it will go up and down. But to better understand what’s happening, can you explain what affects the price of crypto? What makes it go down (and so dramatically)? What would make it go back up or at least bounce back? Any insights.... More »
TD tops estimates with rising rates lifting income from lending - BNN Bloomberg Dec 1st
TD tops estimates with rising rates lifting income from lending BNN BloombergCIBC profit falls 18% on higher costs, loan-loss provisions; hikes dividend The Globe and MailBank of Montreal 4Q Profit Rises, Adjusted. Earnings Miss MorningstarCIBC reports Q4 down from y.... More »
Why Vanguard’s ETF aimed at retirees is currently cautious in its asset allocation Feb 27th
As a semi-retired investor who recently started a registered retirement income fund (RRIF), I regard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Vanguard Group as a major part of my core portfolio, along with low-volatility ETFs from BMO ETFs, and income-oriented ETFs from various other vendors.
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5 Revolutionary FinTech Companies You Need to Watch This Year
– investitwisely.com
The financial technology field is booming, and 2019 will surely be a crucial year. Big developments range from the inception of GDPR to the Brexit brouhaha, from open banking data implementation to the evolution of the blockchain. The changes aren’t stopping as numerous startups are redefining customer experiences and changing the way consumers utilize technology. Here, you’ll find out which fintech companies to keep an eye on this year.Trussle: Redefining What It Means to Be a Mortgage Broker
One company that’s reshaping the mortgage brokerage field is Trussle. With more than 90 lenders offering over 11,000 home loan deals, finding the right mortgage is daunting, to say the least. Trussle takes the hassle out of the process and helps consumers save thousands every year. What makes Trussle so great is that it continually monitors the marketplace, alerting you when better deals come along. As companies like Trussle and creditculture.sg work on their open banking functions, we expect it to hasten the consumer mortgage process even more…
