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SIPP versus Personal Pension: Which is Best? + MORE Jan 26th
When it comes to retirement in the UK, you’ve actually got quite a few different choices as to how you’d like to use the money you’re earning or have earned and stockpiled throughout your working life. Most people will choose to do the same thing, but that doesn’t have to be what you do, and.... More »
Donald Trump’s asymmetrical bid for the White House + MORE Dec 19th
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WASHINGTON — It can be hard to see where Donald Trump the business ends and Donald Trump the presidential candidate begins.
When rivals level political attacks, the Republican front-runner’s company attorney threatens lawsuits on corporate letterhead. When his .... More »
Wynne says jobs, economy top priorities as Ontario legislature resumes Tuesday + MORE Feb 15th
TORONTO – Premier Kathleen Wynne says jobs and the economy are her top priorities when the Ontario legislature resumes sitting Tuesday, but the opposition parties say the Liberals are on the wrong track for both.
Wynne says Ontario’s diversified economy is now leading Canada in foreign d.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: July 21, 2024 Jul 19th
Kyle Prevost, creator of 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement, Canada’s DIY retirement planning course, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Inflation continues to fall as temperature rise
As we’re moving through summer’s dog days and heat records are .... More »
Why retirement planners are getting defensive + MORE Sep 30th
While working people may envy those at or near retirement, once you get there there’s a certain amount of anxiety over markets and the prospect of outliving your money should stocks and interest rates fail to cooperate.
Of course, those with guaranteed-for-life, taxpayer-backed, defined benefit.... More »
90 days – 3.00%
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This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-01-06. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Betting On Zuckerberg Is A Smart Move
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Do you remember a few years ago when there were all these debates about how young and inexperienced he was, about the meltdown he had when being interviewed by Kara Swisher, etc. There was the entire IPO fiasco, etc. It’s safe to say that many have doubted his abilities.I’ve been a believer for a long time in both him and in Facebook. Back in 2011 (seems so long ago), I wrote this piece:
How Long Will It Take Mark Zuckerberg To Become The World’s Richest Man?
At the time, he was just outside the top 50 in terms of net worth and he’s been climbing the rankings ever since apart from those few months following the IPO. How good has his run been?
Zuck added $12B to his net worth in 2013 and over $3B so far this year.
He now sits at #21 in the Bloomberg world rankings and given he continues to hold nearly all of his money in his Facebook stake, I personally think that will continue to climb.
There continue to be major challenges for Facebook but I think he’s tackling these issues the right way…
General Motors’ fourth-quarter net profit rose two per cent from a year ago, but the company fell short of Wall Street expectations as it spent heavily to restructure outside the U.S.
30 days – 1.50%
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This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Sochi Olympic security front and centre as events begin – CBC.ca
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National PostSochi Olympic security front and centre as events beginCBC.caAs the Sochi Olympics open, the Russian government says it's doing everything possible to ensure safety at the Games — even as the U.S. warns airlines that enemies may try to smuggle toothpaste tubes carrying explosives into Russia. Using opening …Russians Unfazed by Toothpaste Tube Bomb Warning as Sochi Olympics Kick OffABC NewsWinter Olympics 2014: US issues warning over toothpaste bomb plotsTelegraph.co.ukUS issues warning over plot to blow up flights to SochiThe Australian Financial ReviewLos Angeles Times -Fox News -The Nelson Mailall 558 news articles »
