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Revenue falls but Aecon Group Q3 profit of $39.5M beats prior-year result + MORE Nov 10th
TORONTO – Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) saw an increase in third-quarter profit even as the construction and infrastructure development company reported softer revenues in the period.
Aecon said net profits in the three months to Sept. 30 were $39.5 million or 49 cents per diluted share, up from .... More »
Closing small business tax loopholes won’t make things ‘fairer’ + MORE Sep 25th
Finance Minister Bill Morneau speaking in Calgary in January 2016. The Bank of Canada is looking to the federal government for fiscal leadership. (Paul Chiasson/CP)
Is Canada’s tax system fair? That question has been the subject of a fiery debate across Canada ever since federal Finance Minister B.... More »
5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday - CNBC Dec 17th
5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday CNBCStock market news live updates: Stocks fall as technology shares extend sell-off Yahoo Canada FinanceNasdaq ends sharply lower as investors move away from Big Tech Al Jazeera EnglishTech selloff sinks Nasdaq 1.... More »
3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financial concerns - CBC May 15th
3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financial concerns CBC.... More »
Leaked records open a ‘Pandora’ box of financial secrets of hundreds of the world’s elite and corrupt - The Globe and Mail Oct 3rd
Leaked records open a ‘Pandora’ box of financial secrets of hundreds of the world’s elite and corrupt The Globe and MailPandora papers: Leaked records reveal secrets CTV News'Pandora Papers': Leaked records reveal financial secrets of world leaders, politicians .... More »
Wave of downgrades hits RIM stock
– theglobeandmail.com
At least a dozen analysts cut their targets, signalling lack of confidence in iconic brand
4.5 year – 2.45%
– ratesupermarket.ca
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Video: Let's Talk Investing: Comparing RRSPs and TFSAs
– theglobeandmail.com
For the newly employed, which makes more sense: an RRSP or TFSA? Rob Carrick takes a look
Dividend Stocks vs Dividend ETF’s – The Debate About Fees
– IntelligentSpeculator.net
I know it’s somewhat rare for an investor to be using both dividend stocks and ETF’s. I must be the exception then and I certainly think more should try it. It should not be a choice between the 2 but rather how much mony to invest in ETF’s you should add to complement your dividend portfolio. There are several asset classes that are important enough to be part of your portfolio (bonds, international stocks, etc) but difficult to buy outright. I’ll certainly discuss this in more details eventually.Today though, I wanted to take on a debate that continues regarding the comparison between owning a dividend portfolio and a dividend ETF. Clearly, there are benefits and downsides to each method and some have argued that it should be a clear choice. I’d disagree 100% on that. There are some aspects that are very subjective (such as being able to select your own stocks, have more control over what type of yield and growth you’re aiming for, etc. I think those are certainly benefits of buying the stocks directly when you know what you’re looking for…
Where to buy a vacation home in the U.S.
– moneysense.ca
Arizona
Considering prices dropped by almost 60% in Phoenix, even modest prices increases means there are still some great deals. Arnold Porter, a displaced Canadian who now specializes in vacation property in Arizona, suggests the following areas:
Scottsdale: Parts of Scottsdale are similar to Yorkville, a well-to-do neighbourhood in the heart of downtown Toronto. Before the real estate crash luxury 2-bedroom condos sold for $1.5 million. Immediately after the crash these prices dropped to below $500,000. These days you’ll pay between $650,000 and $950,000. In other, not so posh, areas of Scottsdale pre-crash prices for a 2-bedroom condo started at $250,000. After the crash they were down to $100,000. These days you can pick up a condo starting at $150,000.
Tempe: Close to Arizona State University, this area boasts a lively, young community filled with restaurants and nightclubs. It’s just south of the airport making it an easy commute. Two-bedroom condos currently start at $150,000 but that’s for older buildings with fewer amenities…
Considering prices dropped by almost 60% in Phoenix, even modest prices increases means there are still some great deals. Arnold Porter, a displaced Canadian who now specializes in vacation property in Arizona, suggests the following areas:
Scottsdale: Parts of Scottsdale are similar to Yorkville, a well-to-do neighbourhood in the heart of downtown Toronto. Before the real estate crash luxury 2-bedroom condos sold for $1.5 million. Immediately after the crash these prices dropped to below $500,000. These days you’ll pay between $650,000 and $950,000. In other, not so posh, areas of Scottsdale pre-crash prices for a 2-bedroom condo started at $250,000. After the crash they were down to $100,000. These days you can pick up a condo starting at $150,000.
Tempe: Close to Arizona State University, this area boasts a lively, young community filled with restaurants and nightclubs. It’s just south of the airport making it an easy commute. Two-bedroom condos currently start at $150,000 but that’s for older buildings with fewer amenities…
