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Greek premier Tsipras presents new financial proposal to EU, leaders of Germany, France + MORE Jun 21st
ATHENS, Greece – A day ahead of a crucial emergency eurozone summit, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has presented a new proposal in calls to French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
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April 2016 Dividend Income Update + MORE May 23rd
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Welcome to my latest dividend income update. For those of you new to these posts on my site, every month I discuss my approach to investing focusing on dividend paying stocks and how reinvesting the dividends paid from the Canadian companies we .... More »
Business Highlights + MORE Dec 18th
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Women are out-earning men in corporate finance
Women may be badly outnumbered in the top ranks of corporate America, but at least they aren’t underpaid.
Compensation for female chief financial officers at S&P 500 companies last year outpaced that of their male counterparts, according t.... More »
“We had our kids late—will we ever be able to retire?” Dec 13th
Natasha Hall was 40 years old when she became a parent. The broadcaster and radio host, who had been in a long-term, committed relationship, figured it was now or never. “I always knew I wanted to be a mom but I couldn’t quite get my act together to settle down properly, and my guy was kind of i.... More »
As Trudeau campaigns in Africa for UN Security Council seat, Norwegian PM is steps behind - CBC.ca Feb 8th
As Trudeau campaigns in Africa for UN Security Council seat, Norwegian PM is steps behind CBC.caCanada, Ethiopia starting talks towards investment agreement: Trudeau CTV NewsCanada, Ethiopia to start negotiating investment agreement: Trudeau Global NewsRaptors team p.... More »
Export Development Canada will be providing financial assistance to European telecom giant Vodafone, which the Canadian government agency notes is an important customer of BlackBerry.
WASHINGTON — Russia’s suddenly escalating financial crisis risks spilling beyond its borders and endangering parts of the global economy.
With economies in Europe, Japan, China and Latin America already ailing, fresh threats have emerged from Russia’s shrivelled currency, its move to dramatically boost interest rates, the damage from plummeting oil prices and Western sanctions over Russia’s action in Ukraine.
The alarming 10 per cent drop in the ruble over the past two days has amplified the economic turmoil in Russia. Investors fear that Russia may default on its foreign debt obligations — a move that would inflict hundreds of billions in losses on lenders abroad.
Some analysts also worry that tensions will further escalate between Russia and the United States and its European allies that imposed the sanctions. The White House upped the pressure Tuesday when President Barack Obama committed to approving additional sanctions.
Few see President Vladimir Putin as backing down…
With economies in Europe, Japan, China and Latin America already ailing, fresh threats have emerged from Russia’s shrivelled currency, its move to dramatically boost interest rates, the damage from plummeting oil prices and Western sanctions over Russia’s action in Ukraine.
The alarming 10 per cent drop in the ruble over the past two days has amplified the economic turmoil in Russia. Investors fear that Russia may default on its foreign debt obligations — a move that would inflict hundreds of billions in losses on lenders abroad.
Some analysts also worry that tensions will further escalate between Russia and the United States and its European allies that imposed the sanctions. The White House upped the pressure Tuesday when President Barack Obama committed to approving additional sanctions.
Few see President Vladimir Putin as backing down…
The Toronto Stock Exchange closed ahead 156 points or 1.1 per cent on Tuesday, halting the rout that had taken it down 12 per cent since its high in September.
Insurance you need and don’t need
– moneysense.ca
(Paper Boat Creative/Getty Images)Q: What insurance should I get besides life insurance? How do I find the right insurance?—Jizza
A: I think it’s prudent, Jizza, that you are considering your insurance needs. Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to your finances and in particular when it comes to insurance.
I find that, more often than not, the primary focus for insurance needs is life insurance. This focus seems to be that of not only consumers, but also for insurance agents. The resulting risk is that people have the wrong type or amount of coverage or certain types of insurance are outright overlooked.
There is something about the severity of life insurance that makes it seem so important. It’s literally a life or death financial product. Almost anyone who has group benefits has life insurance coverage. And life insurance is definitely the most common policy I see purchased by clients separately from their group coverage.
Disability insurance
I find disability insurance is frequently overlooked when people consider their insurance needs…
China looks to increase investment in central, eastern Europe
– theglobeandmail.com
China sees central and eastern Europe as a potentially lucrative market and bridgehead to the wider EU
