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What are the taxes on transferring real estate to your kids? Jun 27th
We purchased a condo for our son, who has been using it as his principal residence for over 10 years. He has made improvements, but the title is in our name. We would like to transfer the title to him, as he is now getting married.
How do we determine fair market value in a fluctuating mark.... More »
GM unites car-sharing services under new brand ‘Maven’ + MORE Jan 21st
DETROIT – The final destination is a mystery, but General Motors is taking another step on its fast-moving journey into new ways of getting around.
The company on Thursday announced that it’s formed a brand called “Maven” that will run its car-sharing ventures, including a ne.... More »
What stocks to buy as rates rise + MORE Mar 27th
Think of investment sectors as neighbourhoods. If you own the best house in the worst neighbourhood, the market will assign a discount on your home’s value. Own the worst house in the best neighbourhood and you’ll enjoy a premium valuation. That’s how Barometer Capital describes its approach .... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: December 25, 2022 Dec 23rd
This week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
The round-up of returns for the year
Let’s start with a look at asset returns for 2022. Courtesy of our favourite economic tweeter Liz Sonders of Charles S.... More »
Chat, is this real? The risks of following finfluencer advice Jul 23rd
A new report from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) found that more Canadian investors are turning to “finfluencers” for financial advice, thanks to the rise of social media.
Financial influencers, or finfluencers, create digital content about personal finance, investing, retirement pla.... More »
Asian stocks rise after Wall Street’s big week, European banker’s stimulus comments
– canadianbusiness.com
BEIJING, China – Asian stock markets mostly rose Monday following Wall Street’s strong gains last week and the chief European central banker’s comment that the ECB will consider more stimulus.
KEEPING SCORE: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was little changed at 22,748.63 while Seoul’s Kospi gained 0.8 per cent to 2,004.80. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.4 per cent to 3,644.70 and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.4 per cent to 5,276.40. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. Markets rose in Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines while Singapore fell.
EUROPE STIMULUS: Investors were encouraged by comments Friday from the head of the European Central Bank that it “will not hesitate” to expand stimulus if needed to support a recovery. Mario Draghi’s speech at a banking forum in Frankfurt reinforced earlier statements taken by markets as a green light for the bank to take action at the Dec. 3 meeting of its governing council…
KEEPING SCORE: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was little changed at 22,748.63 while Seoul’s Kospi gained 0.8 per cent to 2,004.80. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.4 per cent to 3,644.70 and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.4 per cent to 5,276.40. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. Markets rose in Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines while Singapore fell.
EUROPE STIMULUS: Investors were encouraged by comments Friday from the head of the European Central Bank that it “will not hesitate” to expand stimulus if needed to support a recovery. Mario Draghi’s speech at a banking forum in Frankfurt reinforced earlier statements taken by markets as a green light for the bank to take action at the Dec. 3 meeting of its governing council…
Vancouver mayor buoyed by federal talks about city’s housing problems
– theglobeandmail.com
Gregor Robertson hopes the Trudeau government will soon produce data on level of foreign investment in housing
Three steps to ensure success as a stock market investor
– theglobeandmail.com
Markets have been disappointing in recent years, but investment planning shouldn’t be a short-term proposition
