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The Fall of the House of Sharpe: What Exactly Happened to Bridging Finance? Oct 10th
When they started out in the ’90s, David Sharpe and Natasha Hilfer were both both fiercely smart and exceedingly ambitious, with eyes on the finance sector. But both believed they had to overcome, as David once said, the implicit need-not-apply sign Bay Street hung to ward off anyone who was diffe.... More »
What to expect for GICs in 2024 + MORE Nov 20th
In late 2020, major banks were offering 5-year guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) with rates of less than 1%. Now, just three years later, bank GIC rates for 5-year terms are over 4%. Some credit unions and trust companies are offering rates over 6% for short-term GICs, though 4- and 5-ye.... More »
Twitter Reportedly Planning to Charge $20 per Month for Verification, Even For Those Already Verified - IGN Oct 31st
Twitter Reportedly Planning to Charge $20 per Month for Verification, Even For Those Already Verified IGNWION Fineprint: Elon Musk planning layoffs at Twitter, say reports | World News | WION WIONElon Musk says Twitter will revise how it verifies users The Globe and .... More »
What expenses can you deduct when renovating a rental property? Jun 13th
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I am trying to understand if I am eligible to claim renovation expenses including property taxes, insurance, rental loss, etc. on an investment property I bought and completed renovations on.
I purchased a duplex that was rented and then vacated when final purchase went through. Th.... More »
“Why do I need a financial plan?” + MORE Oct 6th
I am in my early 50s, have a steady job, I’m not a big spender, and I make RRSP contributions. Why would I need a financial plan? I don’t see how it could help me.—Tom
What is financial planning?
To answer your question—and it’s a good one!—let’s think about why people get a fina.... More »
Dow and S&P cap worst first quarter ever – Aljazeera.com
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Dow and S&P cap worst first quarter ever Aljazeera.comDow closes worst quarter in more than 30 years; S&P 500 worst since financial crisis Financial PostStocks fall, capping Wall Street’s worst quarter since 2008 Yahoo Canada FinanceAsian stocks rise after Wall Street health-care-led rally SooTodayGlobal stocks drift higher after China’s economy shows signs of rebound Global NewsView Full coverage on Google News
