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How to build a core couch potato portfolio Sep 4th
You can build a couch-potato portfolio in three simple ways—using index mutual funds, index ETFs, or asset-allocation ETFs.
But before we dive into these further, an important note. The following options are meant to illustrate sample portfolios and do not constitute financial advice. If .... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Apr 16th
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The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2025 + MORE Aug 18th
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How European Bonds Impact Canadian Mortgage Rates + MORE Apr 28th
Canadians have enjoyed ultra-low mortgage rates for several years now, but this spring marks a truly competitive season; even big banks have discounted their fixed rates to record lows, while a January Bank of Canada rate cut has led to the lowest Prime rate since 2010. Spring is traditionally the .... More »
Where to open an RESP + MORE Nov 6th
Emily Johnson-Belloto & William (Photograph by Richard Lam)
Q: I’m planning on opening an RESP for my son William. Should I just open one at my bank? I’m not sure what distinguishes one bank’s offering from another’s.—Emily Johnson-Bellotto, Montreal
A: Your son is unlikely to thank yo.... More »
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World economy being sustained by extraordinary aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five years after a global financial crisis erupted, the world’s biggest economies still need to be propped up.
They’re growing and hiring a little faster and creating more jobs, but only with extraordinary aid from central banks or government spending. And economists say major countries may need help for years more.
From the United States to Europe to Japan, central banks are pumping cash into economies and keeping loan rates near record lows. Even fast-growing China has rebounded from an uncharacteristic slump with the help of government money that’s poured into projects and made loans easily available from state-owned banks.
For now, thanks in part to the intervention, the world economy is improving. The International Monetary Fund expects global growth to rise to 3.6 per cent in 2014 from 2.9 per cent this year.
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Long silent, China’s entrepreneurs push for change
BEIJING (AP) — As Chinese career trajectories go, wealthy businesswoman Wang Ying’s has taken an unusual turn…
World economy being sustained by extraordinary aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five years after a global financial crisis erupted, the world’s biggest economies still need to be propped up.
They’re growing and hiring a little faster and creating more jobs, but only with extraordinary aid from central banks or government spending. And economists say major countries may need help for years more.
From the United States to Europe to Japan, central banks are pumping cash into economies and keeping loan rates near record lows. Even fast-growing China has rebounded from an uncharacteristic slump with the help of government money that’s poured into projects and made loans easily available from state-owned banks.
For now, thanks in part to the intervention, the world economy is improving. The International Monetary Fund expects global growth to rise to 3.6 per cent in 2014 from 2.9 per cent this year.
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Long silent, China’s entrepreneurs push for change
BEIJING (AP) — As Chinese career trajectories go, wealthy businesswoman Wang Ying’s has taken an unusual turn…
TSX, loonie flat on Remembrance Day
– cbc.ca
The Toronto Stock Exchange was largely unchanged on Monday on a business day where banks, many other businesses and the bond markets all closed for the Remembrance Day holiday.
