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CPP earned 11.6% on your pension money this year + MORE May 17th
The people who invest the Canada Pension Plan's money earned a return of 11.6 per cent in the past year once all the costs were paid, enough to boost the fund's total assets by almost $40 billion..... More »
Sherritt seeks extension on $720-million in debt to weather downturn + MORE May 31st
Company says a three-year delay would treat all noteholders fairly and provide greater financial stability as it weathers a period of weak commodity prices
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Don’t let bad habits undermine your portfolio + MORE Jul 10th
At the mid-year mark, the Canadian large cap benchmark TSX is essentially flat year to date. Given Canadians knack for keeping their investments close to home I wouldn’t be surprised if many domestic investors returns are just as flat.
That’s a problem. The best pension plans in the country wou.... More »
Hassle-free investing is here with ModernAdvisor + MORE Jun 8th
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Over the years, I’ve learned to appreciate the beauty of simplicity. This principle can apply to every facet of your life, including personal finance and investing. Keeping it simple when it comes to investing can include making savings for .... More »
More than 100 First Nations could purchase the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline Jan 15th
Indigenous leaders will debate this week which financial model is ideal if they are able to purchase the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline project..... 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.
In a blistering warning to congressional Republicans, President Barack Obama said Monday it would be the “height of irresponsibility” for lawmakers to cause a new economic crisis just five years after the near-collapse of the nation’s financial system.
OTTAWA – The Canadian Real Estate Association has raised its outlook for homes sales…
It’s Becoming a Habit: Poloz to Vie with Bernanke for Attention
– blogs.wsj.com
Stephen Poloz will deliver his second major speech as head of Canada’s central bank this week, and again he’ll face some stiff competition in attracting attention from financial markets.
VP Biden calls for spending on infrastructure, warns US is falling behind its competitors
– canadianbusiness.com
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Vice-President Joe Biden implored Americans on Monday to find the resources to invest in its ports, warning the U.S. will fall behind its competitors unless it spends now to bolster its infrastructure.
Addressing a crowd of about 300 on a wind-swept dock in Charleston, S.C., Biden said the U.S. is behind the rest of the world. He cast infrastructure projects as key to a broader strategy of growing the middle class, calling them a big win not just for local communities, but the entire nation.
“Every time we invest in infrastructure as Democrats or as Republicans — every time we have done it — the economy grows and it grows good, decent-paying jobs,” Biden said.
The Charleston swing by Biden and Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx was the latest stop in an ongoing effort by the vice-president to shine a light on the nation’s ailing roads, bridges and ports in hopes of encouraging more investment despite opposition by many Republicans to more government spending…
Addressing a crowd of about 300 on a wind-swept dock in Charleston, S.C., Biden said the U.S. is behind the rest of the world. He cast infrastructure projects as key to a broader strategy of growing the middle class, calling them a big win not just for local communities, but the entire nation.
“Every time we invest in infrastructure as Democrats or as Republicans — every time we have done it — the economy grows and it grows good, decent-paying jobs,” Biden said.
The Charleston swing by Biden and Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx was the latest stop in an ongoing effort by the vice-president to shine a light on the nation’s ailing roads, bridges and ports in hopes of encouraging more investment despite opposition by many Republicans to more government spending…
