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4 underused tax and financial benefits Canadians are overlooking + MORE Jul 29th
There are plenty of saving accounts, tax benefits, and federal and provincial programs available to Canadians. Here’s a round-up of four opportunities that you may be missing out on.
Canadian Dental Care Plan
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) was first introduced for children, senio.... More »
Mass return of refugees from EU to Turkey could be illegal: UN agency - The Globe and Mail + MORE Mar 8th
The Globe and MailMass return of refugees from EU to Turkey could be illegal: UN agencyThe Globe and MailThe United Nations and human rights groups warned on Tuesday that a tentative European Union deal to send back all irregular migrants to Turkey in exchange for political and financial rewards cou.... More »
What types of tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) exist? Dec 19th
A tax-free savings account (TFSA) is a fantastic way to earn money on your savings, without having to pay tax on those earnings. Registered by the federal government, TFSAs are available to Canadians aged 18 and older. Unlike a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), you cannot deduct contributio.... More »
How the Dow Jones industrial average fared on Wednesday + MORE Nov 30th
Stocks moved mostly lower Wednesday as gains in blue-chip energy companies and banks were not enough to make up for losses in the broader market. The Dow Jones industrial average touched a record high intraday but gave back nearly all of its gain and ended slightly higher.
On Wednesday:
The Dow Jone.... More »
Seasonal stock market indicators flashing warnings to investors Jan 9th
Investors saw results this week from three seasonal indicators about the year ahead, and all are negative. One indicator had the worst five trading days to start a year since 1930..... More »
5.5 year – 2.70%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-03-14. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Alberta Pension Fund Frets about Real Estate, Likes Energy
– blogs.wsj.com
Alberta’s public pension and government fund manager expects to see returns on its nearly 70 billion Canadian dollar ($66.8 billion) portfolio drop sharply this year due to choppy stock and bond markets and a “toppy” Canadian real estate market, the head of Alberta Investment Management Corp. said Thursday.
4.5 year – 2.45%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-03-14. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – A southern Alberta man who faked his own kidnapping has been…
