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How to plan for retirement in five or 10 years Dec 8th
I am a divorced empty nester and a registered nurse, who is trying to figure out how to plan the next five to 10 years, before my retirement. Currently I am a 55-year-old female, and I will have a pension from my workplace. Unfortunately due to life circumstances, I did not start my company pen.... More »
The after-effect of market lows: a drop in fixed mortgage rates Aug 7th
When markets drop like they did on Monday, you may not immediately think of the impact on mortgage rates. We’ve been relying on the Bank of Canada to nudge rates lower, namely for variable mortgages. But fixed mortgages got a news headline-worthy update today, thanks to bonds, which are reacting t.... More »
The markets are rallying against all odds. Why? Jun 7th
Over the last four years, it has become increasingly clear that stock market investors don’t care at all about what’s going on in the world.
Right now, America, the world’s largest economy, is entirely devoid of leadership. You would think that having a president who brushes off a brutal pan.... More »
A TFSA to protect against an apocalypse + MORE Nov 20th
Trevor Bonnici
AGE: 47
PLACE: Toronto
TFSA TOTAL: $47,895
STRATEGY: a portfolio that protects against hyperinflation and maintains his purchasing power
TFSA Holdings
Gold
25%
Mawer Global Bond Fund
35%
1 to 5-year TIPS VTIP ETF
10%
Polar Long/Short Fund (POL202)
(small- to mid-cap C.... More »
Lumber Liquidators stock plunges on revised CDC report
– canadianbusiness.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Lumber Liquidators’ stock plunged Monday as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says people exposed to certain types of the company’s laminate flooring were three times more likely to get cancer than the agency previously predicted.
The CDC said that in its original report it had used an incorrect value for ceiling height. It said that resulted in health risks calculated using airborne concentration elements about three times lower than they should have been.
It now estimates the risk of cancer at six to 30 cases per 100,000 people. It previously estimated two to nine cases per 100,000 people.
The agency said that its recommendations will likely stay the same — that people take steps to reduce exposure.
Lumber Liquidators said in a statement Monday that it has strengthened its “quality assurance procedures,” such as testing sample products.
The company stopped selling Chinese-made laminate floors in May, a few months after CBS news show “60 Minutes” reported that those floors contain high levels of the carcinogen formaldehyde…
The CDC said that in its original report it had used an incorrect value for ceiling height. It said that resulted in health risks calculated using airborne concentration elements about three times lower than they should have been.
It now estimates the risk of cancer at six to 30 cases per 100,000 people. It previously estimated two to nine cases per 100,000 people.
The agency said that its recommendations will likely stay the same — that people take steps to reduce exposure.
Lumber Liquidators said in a statement Monday that it has strengthened its “quality assurance procedures,” such as testing sample products.
The company stopped selling Chinese-made laminate floors in May, a few months after CBS news show “60 Minutes” reported that those floors contain high levels of the carcinogen formaldehyde…
Stock markets in Toronto and New York were solidly higher in late morning trading on Monday as crude oil jumped by six per cent and metals prices surged.
Toronto and New York stock markets rally on higher commodity pricesBrandon SunTORONTO – The Toronto stock market rallied in late morning trading, boosted by strong gains in the metals and energy sectors, as the price of oil climbed. The S&P/TSX index climbed 139.35 points or 1.09 per cent at 12,952.75. The Canadian dollar was …and more »
Federal budget coming March 22 4:11 – CBC.ca
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CBC.caFederal budget coming March 22 4:11CBC.caThe Liberal government is now forecasting larger than expected deficits for the next two years even before adding billions in promised spending in its first budget, which will be tabled on March 22. Finance Minister Bill Morneau presented the updated …Deficit projected at $18.4B, likely to exceed $20B come budget timeToronto SunFederal government projects $18.4B deficit next yearCTV NewsLiberals to roll out first budget March 22, amid financial uncertaintyToronto StarFinancial Post -660 Newsall 220 news articles »
