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Canadians are curious about investing—and willing to take bigger risks + MORE Jun 26th
If you’re not investing regularly, you’re not alone. An Ipsos poll conducted last year found that fewer than half (48%) of Canadians put money into investments annually, and just over half (51%) of Canadians feel that they’re knowledgeable about investing—but 73% say they’d like to learn m.... More »
Ovintiv to buy oil-rich assets in Canada's Montney shale for $2.38 billion - Reuters + MORE Nov 14th
Ovintiv to buy oil-rich assets in Canada's Montney shale for $2.38 billion ReutersOvintiv consolidates holdings with $3.3-billion Montney buy, $2.8-billion Uinta sale The Globe and MailParamount Resources Ltd. announces $3.325 billion asset sale BOE ReportOvintiv is .... More »
Are you receiving the child benefits you’re entitled to? + MORE Jun 13th
No surprise, but raising kids is expensive. Statistics Canada calculates that each child costs a two-parent household an average of $17,235 a year.
To help parents make ends meet, the federal government offers the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). If you have children under 18 and file a tax return, yo.... More »
I hate working: What can I do about it? + MORE Jan 29th
Feeling drained, unmotivated or generally unenthused at work? You’re not alone. Many young people, particularly Gen Z, are grappling with job dissatisfaction and financial stress and wonder if they are destined for a loveless work relationship.
With the pressure to succeed on top of a competiti.... More »
New year, new spending habits + MORE Nov 30th
Money-wise, it’s been a challenging year for Canadians but the new year is also a chance to build better strategies around how you spend money. Steer clear of these three common pitfalls for financial success in 2023.
Money mistake #1: Not paying off debt quickly
If you’re in the red, youâ.... More »
3 unfamiliar stocks with 8–12% dividend yield
– canadiancapitalist.com
If you’re looking for good dividend stocks to buy, there’s a good chance you already know the most popular ones. Verizon, Coca Cola, 3M etc. are pretty safe stocks overall, and can easily provide a 5–6% return a year at current prices. But if you want to make more than that with dividends, you have to go look at lesser known stocks that carry a bit more risk. So, here are three stocks that are actually interesting at current prices because of their dividend. It’s not meant to be financial advice, and I’m not telling you to buy them, it’s just a few interesting ideas you might want to research and look into.China Mobile: 8% dividend
This one is a bit tricky, because you can’t buy this stock if you’re an American citizen. Thanks to the infamous sanctions, no American entity can touch this stock with a ten-foot pole, which means you’re out of luck if you or your broker come from the US. If you don’t fall under those categories though, you’re in luck.
China Mobile is a local carrier that does all the basic things carriers do…
