The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer investment funds and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Let’s explore the best place for you to invest.
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How to Improve Your Employees’ Financial Wellness Apr 3rd
In today’s challenging economy, Canadians seek ways to stretch their hard-earned dollars and minimize financial strain. But learning how to make the most of every paycheque isn’t always clear or easy, which can cause added stress. Employers can help empower their employees to achieve financial w.... More »
Hudson’s Bay properties in focus as RioCan calls creditor filing ‘disappointing’ - BNN Bloomberg + MORE Mar 18th
Hudson’s Bay properties in focus as RioCan calls creditor filing ‘disappointing’ BNN BloombergHudson's Bay's demise marks the death of the traditional department store in Canada CBC NewsWhat could the liquidation sales be like at Hudson’s Bay? Retail experts weigh in&nb.... More »
90 days - 1.60% + MORE Mar 29th
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online..... More »
90 days - 1.60% + MORE May 22nd
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online..... More »
Toyota invests $1 billion in artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley US to lead in robotics + MORE Nov 6th
TOKYO – Toyota is investing $1 billion in a research company it’s setting up in Silicon Valley to develop artificial intelligence and robotics, underlining the Japanese automaker’s determination to lead in futuristic cars that drive themselves and apply the technology to other area.... More »
What does Mark Carney miss about Canada?
– moneysense.ca
Media mojoThe Canadian press had a love affair with Carney, dubbing him our “superstar” central bank governor. But not surprisingly those nasty British tabloids aren’t reciprocating, labelling him “more Clark Kent than Superman.”
Affordable housing
Despite his $1.3-million annual salary, earlier this year Carney’s wife Diana groused via Twitter that she couldn’t find a place to live in pricey London. Here’s hoping those crazy kids actually found something within their budget.
Our mediocre economy
Canada’s economy may be facing tepid growth, but we’ve emerged from the Great Recession relatively unscathed. Meanwhile, Britain’s financial situation remains as dire as ever. From the frying pan into the fire doesn’t even begin to describe the pickle Carney’s in.
The political ring
It’s no secret that Carney is itching to jump into politics. But British MPs aren’t having it, all but forcing Carney to pinkie swear that he’ll quell any and all political ambitions until he returns to Hoserland in 2018…
Weekend Readings – Long Weekend:)
– IntelligentSpeculator.net
For most of you readers, this is a long independence weekend. For many others in Canada, that long weekend ended a few days ago:) In any case, I hope all of you are enjoying the summer so far, it’s going by so quickly but I guess it’s ok if we’re enjoying it:) I know that this weekend will be about watching Wimbledon finals.. You can’t imagine how happy I am that I was able to set aside some time for this:)General Readings
-The risks of too big too fail institutions has only gotten worse @ CuriousCat
-Why behavior is half the battle @ ReformedBroker
-Gold continues its massive decline @ WSJ
Dividend and Passive Income Readings
-PepsiCo: Not bad at $80 for 2013 @ DividendMonk
Tech Stock Readings
-Amazon to take on Fedex and UBS or should it buy it? @ SeekingAlpha
-Google is working on a watch AND gaming console? @ FloatingPath
-Apple (AAPL) finds it difficult to divorce Samsung @ WSJ
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Home prices in the Greater Toronto area were up 4.7 per cent in June compared to a year ago, with a house fetching on average $531,374, according to a report by the Toronto Real Estate Board that also showed a slight drop in sales over the same time period.Video: Planning a holiday outside Canada? Here’s a financial to-do list
– theglobeandmail.com
By following these steps, you can make sure that an emergency doesn't ruin your holiday – or your long-term financial health
The ratings agency DBRS has raised an alarm about the state of the pension funds workers in Canada, the U.S., Japan and Europe rely on, saying the average fund in those countries can cover only 78.3 per cent of its future financial obligations, although Canadian plans are faring better than most.
