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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 + MORE Jun 21st
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The best GIC rates in Canada
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Why do rich people invest in real estate? + MORE Apr 8th
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Q: Why do rich people invest in real estate? Housing prices are at an all-time high in Canada. It just seems so counter-intuitive!
— Confused about real estate investing, Toronto
Answer from Romana King, senior editor and real estate specialist at MoneySense: Over half a .... More »
60 days - 1.75% + MORE Feb 4th
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-12-19. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online..... More »
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.
According to the CAFC, these are some of the m.... More »
Global shares mixed amid concern over US-Canada trade Sep 3rd
European stock markets mostly rose on Monday, after Asia closed lower, amid worries about trade friction between the U.S. and Canada and subdued investor activity due to a U.S. holiday..... More »
Cash Wedge and Opening the Investment Taps
– myownadvisor.ca
A “cash wedge” is what Daryl Diamond, financial planner, author, educator and respected financial professional on all-things retirement money management calls the income delivery process. Daryl Diamond should know a thing or two about the “cash wedge”, Daryl is largely responsible for the concept, a process dedicated to helping retirees reconcile their income needs to fund their lifestyle objectives securely.The way I see it, most retirees will need to withdraw capital from their investment portfolios and take advantage of government programs like the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) for retirement expenses to survive. For many retirees withdrawing from their capital should be a major concern for them: due to longevity risk, inflation risk and financial risk.
This is where the “cash wedge” process can really help. You already know that investing in the stock and bond market can grow your portfolio during your asset accumulation years. In your withdrawal years however you need to be careful…
40 days – 2.75%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 0000-00-00. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
5.5 year – 2.65%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-11-07. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
90 days – 2.00%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-10-06. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Energy downturn drags high-growth software stock into bargain bin
– theglobeandmail.com
Computer Modelling Group, which provides oil and gas sector with simulation software, is a good bet to grow despite recent selloff
