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How to move out of your parents’ house and not go completely broke + MORE Apr 16th
For a smooth transition, writes Lesley-Anne Scorgie, set up separate banking accounts, make a budget and pay yourself first with a small investment account..... More »
TSX closes above 13,000 mark for first time this year + MORE Mar 2nd
TORONTO – The Toronto stock market closed at its highest level this year as it found support from rising metals and gold stocks.
The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 35.83 points at 13,017.93.
It’s the first time the exchange has closed above the 13,000-mark since Dec. 31.
The Canadian dollar.... More »
Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says - Reuters + MORE Jan 5th
Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says ReutersOpinion: Guns and oil: Trump’s global power with Venezuela’s reserves at his side will be formidable The Globe and MailTrump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry .... More »
3 sectors to consider investing in when the stock market is volatile May 3rd
If you’re retired or nearing retirement, or you’re a younger investor who wants stability in your portfolio, where should you consider investing when financial markets are suffering? Three sectors stand out for their relative stability in tough times: health care, utilities and brand leaders. He.... More »
90 days - 3.00% + MORE Feb 23rd
This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-01-06. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online..... More »
How Much Do You Need To Retire?
– IntelligentSpeculator.net
Some time ago, I wrote about how the 4% rule applied to a dividend portfolio and that generated quite a few reactions. Many of them regarded how much was truly needed to retire, especially since I had used a $1 million retirement starting plan. I personally hope and expect to retire with more but never did I even consider that you’d need $1 million to retire. That would be wrong on so many levels.Your Own Number
ING made a splash when it started advertising that we all should know and work towards saving “our number”. As I discussed, I do understand that there are several unknowns, especially considering numbers like inflation. Even a rather small change in that number can have massive consequences, especially on those who have retired. That being said, I believe in planning, with the best available estimates. Then, over time we can adjust that number. It’s still better to have a number and adjust it over time than not having anything.
Where To Start
Before even starting, one thing I’d say is that there are a million different ways to do this…
Little damage expected from Lululemon recall
– theglobeandmail.com
First-quarter results will update financial hit caused by too-sheer yoga pants
5.5 year – 2.70%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-03-14. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Video: Let's Talk Investing: The case for having a financial adviser
– theglobeandmail.com
Why should I hire an adviser instead of handling my investing and financial affairs on my own?
Canada Stocks to Watch: Air Canada, E-L Financial, Teck and more
– blogs.wsj.com
Air Canada, E-L Financial, Teck and Copper Mountain are among the names we’ll be watching today.
