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A long trade war could mean more financial stress: Bank of Canada + MORE May 8th
The financial picture for Canadian households and businesses was showing signs of increased health until the United States started a trade war, the Bank of Canada said Thursday (May 8).
The central bank says in its latest Financial Stability Report that at the start of the year, households had, o.... More »
Apple is booting headphones from competitors like Sonos and Bose out of its stores - Business Insider - Business Insider Oct 6th
Apple is booting headphones from competitors like Sonos and Bose out of its stores - Business Insider Business InsiderApple stops selling rival earphones, speakers ahead of launches BNNApple quietly stops selling Bose, Sonos and some Logitech gear — only Apple audio remains&n.... More »
What’s the RRSP deadline for 2022? Feb 10th
RRSP contribution deadline highlights
The RRSP contribution deadline for 2022 is March 1, 2023. Contributions made before the deadline must be reported on your 2022 tax return, but you can choose to carry the deductions forward into 2023 or beyond.
Every year, Canadians are asked to prepare.... More »
Old-school financial advice that no longer applies Feb 12th
Buying a starter home, living on one income and staying in the same job for 40 years—life was very different for older generations and many young people have realized what worked for their parents doesn’t necessarily work in today’s modern world.
As younger Canadians continue to fac.... More »
What’s New with Bitcoin? Jul 3rd
Bitcoin Projections Skyrocketing
Those who routinely invest in Bitcoin or use the world’s most popular digital currency as a means for online transactions understand that it is being adopted like never before. More and more online retailers are warming to the idea of accepting Bitcoin as an even .... More »
COVID-19: Should you buy a home now, or wait?
– moneysense.ca
It almost goes without saying that COVID-19 has had a far-reaching impact on the Canadian economy and healthcare system in the first half of 2020. As expected, the spring housing market was much cooler than 2019, with the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) confirming that May 2020 recorded the lowest volume of sales in May since 1996. Despite the significant drop in sales volume due to the pandemic, though, national home prices remained relatively stable.
After a quiet April, market activity began to pick up in local housing markets across the country in May: more buyers resumed their home searches, and more sellers began to list their homes. With more home buyers and sellers hopping off the sidelines, housing competition is starting to heat up in many regions. In Toronto and Vancouver—Canada’s largest markets—demand and supply were evenly matched in May, whereas in Southern Ontario markets like Ottawa and Hamilton-Burlington, buyers faced ever fiercer competition for available homes than last year…
After a quiet April, market activity began to pick up in local housing markets across the country in May: more buyers resumed their home searches, and more sellers began to list their homes. With more home buyers and sellers hopping off the sidelines, housing competition is starting to heat up in many regions. In Toronto and Vancouver—Canada’s largest markets—demand and supply were evenly matched in May, whereas in Southern Ontario markets like Ottawa and Hamilton-Burlington, buyers faced ever fiercer competition for available homes than last year…
