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Inexpensive N.S. mansion that captivated Internet is sold over asking + MORE Mar 7th
An historic manor in rural Nova Scotia that captivated social media users with its ornate finishes and rustic charm has sold over asking _ and it may have coattails for other well-priced prestige properties in the province.
The 107-year-old Mounce Mansion in Newport Landing was listed last month at .... More »
British Airways’ computer meltdown a symptom of wealth divide in air travel + MORE Jun 3rd
After the airline’s recent IT problems, one thing’s for sure: The market is being defined by bifurcation
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How to build a couch potato portfolio + MORE Sep 3rd
Though the investment industry now offers a few different ways to create a couch potato portfolio, they all have a few things in common. First, they all adhere to the ethos of passive investing, such that you end up with broad exposure to the stock and bond markets—and possibly other asset classes.... More »
Viral infections, genetic factors may be linked to mystery hepatitis in kids, studies suggest - CBC News Jul 31st
Viral infections, genetic factors may be linked to mystery hepatitis in kids, studies suggest CBC NewsHepatitis in children: Scientists have found a possible cause for the mystery outbreak The Indian ExpressRecent study may have discovered reason behind hepatitis surge in child.... More »
Push by female-led investor group to buy Weinstein Company falls through + MORE Mar 7th
The female-led investor group that had agreed to buy The Weinstein Company's assets pulled its offer on Tuesday, and lead investor Maria Contreras-Sweet said the decision was made after the group 'received disappointing information' about the state of the company's finances..... More »
What's in a Name? For Trump's Businesses, Everything
– online.wsj.com
Liquidating his stake in the Trump Organization through an IPO or buyout presents myriad problems. Major New York indexes hit a second consecutive day of record highs, while the Toronto stock market inched up to continue a six-day rise.
How six Canadian households are coping with the high cost of home ownership
– theglobeandmail.com
The Globe invited Canadian households to share their biggest financial concerns with us. Here are six of their stories
A bubble in pot stocks, David Rosenberg's warning to bulls, and why yield chasers need to be wary
– theglobeandmail.com
A roundup of investment ideas for active investors
Can Questrade really save you 30%?
– moneysense.ca
Questrade’s latest marketing campaign is turning a lot of heads, not for their design, but for the blunt questions they’re asking. “Are mutual funds costing you 30% of your retirement?” screams one of the ads. “Why do Canadians pay the highest mutual fund fees in the world?” shouts another..cbR{box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:100%;margin:1em 0;border:1px solid #bbb;padding:.5em}@media (min-width:480px){.cbR{width:250px;margin:0 0 1em 1em;float:right}}How much are you paying for financial advice?
My first impression: It’s a good campaign. I’m all for asking tough questions and indeed I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t want 30% more money when they reach retirement. This campaign is obviously timed to make fees ‘top of mind’ as consumers receive their new expanded disclosures that are part of the so-called CRM II (the second phase of the Client Relationship Model put forward by Canadian securities regulators). Those will reach investors for the first time in mid-January…
