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7 ways to protect yourself from ID theft + MORE Jan 7th
Avoiding identity theft is becoming ever more challenging in Canada. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) received more than 11,000 identity theft and fraud reports in 2023, and both government and financial institutions report an increase in cases.
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Constellation Energy Stock Surges on Deal to Buy Calpine - Barron's Jan 10th
Constellation Energy Stock Surges on Deal to Buy Calpine Barron'sCPPIB sells stake in U.S. energy producer Calpine The Globe and MailConstellation Energy Jumps On $26 Billion Deal. But There's Risk. Investor's Business DailyCPP Investments to Sell Stake in Calpine Co.... More »
Buying China ETFs in Canada: Is it worth it? + MORE Dec 16th
U.S. stock market valuations are the fifth most expensive worldwide, currently trading at 23.79 times forward earnings, according to FinViz. That means investors are paying $23.79 for every dollar of projected earnings—a steep premium compared to historical averages. In contrast, Chinese equities .... More »
The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2024 + MORE Dec 23rd
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Why are mortgages so expensive in Canada?
– moneysense.ca
Canada’s mortgage market has now absorbed four Bank of Canada (BoC) rate cuts, and house hunters are feeling the effects. The latest housing affordability data compiled by Ratehub.ca finds that lower mortgage rates made it easier to purchase a property in nearly every major Canadian housing market in October—a finding backed by a strong uptick in buying activity, as national home sales rose by 30% last month. (Ratehub Inc. owns both Ratehub.ca and MoneySense.)
The monthly report provides a snapshot of how affordability is evolving in real time across Canada, based on real estate data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), changing mortgage rates and the mortgage stress test. It measures affordability by determining how much income is needed to qualify for a mortgage for the average-priced home in each market.
The October edition (updated monthly, so bookmark this page) reveals that affordability conditions improved in 12 of the 13 markets studied. This was mainly due to the fact that mortgage rates steadily decreased over the course of the month…
Alberta government names former PM Harper as AIMCo board chair, reappoints three former members – Calgary Herald
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Alberta government names former PM Harper as AIMCo board chair, reappoints three former members Calgary HeraldStephen Harper appointed chairman of Alberta Investment Management Corporation CBC.caStephen Harper appointed to oversee $160B AIMCo fund Global News TorontoAlberta appoints former prime minister Stephen Harper to chair AIMCo board The Globe and MailStephen Harper named chair of AIMCo, three directors reappointed Financial Post
