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Year-end tax and financial planning considerations + MORE Oct 16th
As the year-end approaches, there may be planning strategies to consider. In some cases, there may be a sense of urgency. In other cases, it may just be a good time to start preparing for the year ahead. Let’s review some of these strategies, including making contributions to registered accounts, .... More »
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Friday's analyst upgrades and downgrades - The Globe and Mail Mar 22nd
Friday's analyst upgrades and downgrades The Globe and MailAlimentation Couche-Tard reports lower earnings amid economic headwinds Yahoo Canada FinanceCircle K Owner (ATD CN) Sees Sales, Profit Drop as Consumers Pull Back Spending BloombergCouche-Tard shares plunge a.... More »
BHP trying to acquire Anglo American, threatening Teck takeover - The Globe and Mail Nov 23rd
BHP trying to acquire Anglo American, threatening Teck takeover The Globe and MailBHP BHP Drops Anglo American Tie-Up Plan, Canva’s IPO plans: Australia Briefing Bloomberg.comMining giant BHP makes renewed takeover bid for rival Anglo American, source says CNBCBHP .... More »
Check your inbox: Investing newsletters can cost you more than a sub fee + MORE Sep 26th
Like most retired or semi-retired investors—even those with traditional 60/40 balanced portfolios—I found 2022 a challenging year. While our family’s investment portfolio is super diversified by asset class and geography, we had our share of losers, most of them SPACs (special purpose acquisit.... More »
How to manage and save money without a budget
– moneysense.ca
“Stick to a budget” is one of the most common pieces of advice you’ll hear if you’re trying to save money. But not everyone wants to make decisions according to a spreadsheet—and there are many ways to manage your money that don’t involve a budget. Often, a simple, critical look at your regular expenses can reveal unnecessary spends or untapped rewards that can translate to serious savings. In this article, we’ve gathered some simple strategies and practices that can help you save—without necessarily giving up your daily latte.
Look at how you bank
Look at the banking services available to you—these are designed to help you manage your money, as well as save more money.
Check out promotional offers
As the financial services industry has become increasingly competitive, banks have begun to offer promotions designed to attract new clients. And some are incredibly lucrative. It’s not uncommon for banks to offer hundreds of dollars in value back when you open an account…
Tennis star Vasek Pospisil on seizing investment opportunities and living without regrets
– moneysense.ca
Vasek Pospisil started playing tennis as a full-time job at the age of six and has been striving for excellence in all areas of his life ever since. He debuted at the Olympics, Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and, recently, the Tel Aviv Open, where he played against 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals. You can watch him compete in the Calgary National Bank Challenger for the second time this Sunday, November 6, 2022. Most days, Pospisil trains to keep up his impressive track record on the court, but when he’s off the court, he’s working toward his financial goals. No stranger to the ups and downs of investing, he still wouldn’t want to settle with just letting his earnings sit in savings. Here’s what he has to say about his money philosophy, and how he found the guts to seize the opportunities that come his way.
Who are your finance heroes?
I have several. I really look up to Bill Ackman, and I know him on a personal level as well, so I’ve come to learn about his strategies…
