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The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2026 + MORE Apr 28th
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Canada’s best Mastercard credit cards for 2023 Jan 3rd
Mastercard is one of the most widely accepted credit cards in the world, and its association with the Bank of Montreal and status as the only card you can use at Costco make it a strong choice for everyday spending. Whatever you need in a credit card—whether it’s opportunities to earn cash or re.... More »
The best student credit cards in Canada for 2023 + MORE Sep 2nd
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Investing in Gold: How to Buy Gold in Canada Oct 14th
Have you considered buying gold as a hedge against inflation? Do you want to diversify your investment portfolio by adding gold exposure? Whatever your reasons, it’s never been easier for Canadians to buy gold. In this article, I’ll share three ways to invest in gold and let you know if gold is .... More »
Is Wealthsimple’s new direct indexing worth it? Apr 2nd
Wealthsimple, the country’s largest and most aggressive fintech challenger to the big six banks, has been steadily rolling out new features over the past year, each aimed at giving retail investors access to tools that were once reserved for institutions or high-net-worth clients.
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Wall Street might have been a safer place if it had been “Lehman Sisters”
– canadianbusiness.com
Bank of Canada deputy governor Carolyn Wilkins. (Fred Lum/Globe and Mail/CP)Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Wilkins delivered a lecture in London this fall on the perils of economic life in a time of ultra-low interest rates. By making money incredibly cheap, central banks have created the perfect conditions for asset-price bubbles. Wilkins didn’t apologize—but she did offer some suggestions about what could be done to avoid future calamities: a concerted effort by governments to boost economic growth and proactive use of policies that could deflate bubbles before they pop.
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Here’s another idea: Give Wilkins more high-profile speaking engagements so she inspires other women to join the realm of finance. Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, likes to say that if Lehman Brothers had been called “Lehman Sisters,” the last eight years might not have been so miserable…
