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Questrade vs Wealthsimple 2023 Update: Breaking Down the Differences for Canadian Investor + MORE Jan 11th
Investing can be overwhelming and confusing, with a plethora of options and platforms to choose from. Two of the most popular online investment platforms in Canada are Questrade and Wealthsimple. Each platform offers its own unique features, benefits and drawbacks, and choosing between the two ca.... More »
Businesses and Pest Management + MORE Jun 26th
Paying off the mortgage is crucial for growing your wealth!
The Ins and Outs of Running a Business
No one ever said that running a business was a simple thing. It’s actually the opposite of simple. If you want to soar as an entrepreneur in this world, then you have to put a lot of thought into.... More »
Services sector to play increasingly important role in exports, Bank of Canada says - TheChronicleHerald.ca + MORE Nov 8th
Services sector to play increasingly important role in exports, Bank of Canada saysTheChronicleHerald.caHALIFAX — Canada's services sector is expected to play an increasingly important role in the growth of the country's exports, a deputy governor of the Bank of Canada says. "Canada.... More »
The right way to sell stocks during COVID-19 + MORE Sep 18th
It’s becoming increasingly likely that the economic recovery from COVID-19 will be long and drawn out, which is not good considering that 3 million have been laid off over the last two months. Since the crisis began in Canada, MoneySense has been telling readers to hang tight with their portfolio .... More »
Managing debt to build wealth + MORE Aug 21st
It’s an eyebrow-raising trend: non-mortgage delinquencies have reached levels not seen since 2009, according to a report by Equifax, one of the three largest consumer credit reporting agencies. Specifically, 1.4 million people in Canada have recently missed a credit payment.
But it’s no.... More »
Before the Bell: Markets set to rise, energy stocks vulnerable
– theglobeandmail.com
Our equities analyst looks ahead to the investment day
5 personal finance myths you probably still believe
– moneysense.ca
I get a kick out of the television series Mythbusters. For those of you unfamiliar with the program, each week the show’s stars, Jamie and Adam, try to prove or disprove (busted!) popular myths, adages and urban legends. I mean, how can you not like a show that answers such important questions as “Can octopus eggs hatch inside a human’s stomach?” Or “Could a port-a-potty gather enough methane to explode?” There’s simply something strangely appealing about a program that’s equal measures explosives, bleeped profanity and questionable science.
There are also a number of persistent myths in the world of personal finance. Unfortunately, these fallacies can be potential barriers to people who are just starting to take control of their financial situations. However, the Discovery Channel has yet to see the potential in creating a spin-off from Mythbusters, which could be called Walletbusters. I’m sure they’ll be returning my call shortly, but in the interim let’s take a look at five of those money myths right now…
There are also a number of persistent myths in the world of personal finance. Unfortunately, these fallacies can be potential barriers to people who are just starting to take control of their financial situations. However, the Discovery Channel has yet to see the potential in creating a spin-off from Mythbusters, which could be called Walletbusters. I’m sure they’ll be returning my call shortly, but in the interim let’s take a look at five of those money myths right now…
Some investors who paid tens of thousands of dollars for Marco Kozlowski’s real estate mentoring program say he failed to deliver on a promise to finance 100% of their investments in U.S. property.
Brazilian police arrest top senator, investment bank CEO
– theglobeandmail.com
Arrests made on suspicion of obstructing probe into corruption at state-run oil company Petrobras
