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How to merge your points into PC Optimum + MORE Feb 1st
PC Optimum is officially here. Your PC Plus and Shoppers Optimum can be united into one, handy account. The biggest question many have as this transition takes place is: what do you actually do to merge all your points? We walked through the process for you. (And if you’re reading this because.... More »
Are we on track to retire at age 50? + MORE May 18th
Retiring at age 50 can be a tall order as you are financing a retirement lifestyle that could be 40+ years long. Heather and Dereck hope to accomplish this in just 9 years. Is their savings plan enough?
The current situation
Heather and Dereck Irwin are both 41 and live in Woodstock, Ont. Heather i.... More »
Rio Tinto doubles first half earnings, adds $1-billion share buyback + MORE Aug 2nd
Global miner cites strong demand for industrial commodities
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Enerplus to sell some of its Alberta natural gas property for $198 million + MORE Jan 12th
CALGARY – Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF) is selling some of its Alberta natural gas assets for about $193 million.
The Calgary-based company says the properties were projected to contribute the equivalent of 5,400 barrels per day of production in 2016, almost all in the form of natural gas.
In the f.... More »
Should you hold gold in a RRIF? Aug 7th
Ask MoneySense
I have a RRIF (registered retirement income fund) and I am looking to shift it to gold. I am 65 years old. Is this safe and does this make sense?
—Audrey
Investing in gold for retirement in Canada
Gold prices have surged recently, rising 26% over the past year. Silver has .... More »
IMF sounds fresh alarm over Canadian housing market
– theglobeandmail.com
The International Monetary Fund reiterated its call for Canada to collect more data on its housing market and centralize oversight of the financial sector
How a Nigerian oil investment turned into a state-owned nightmare
– theglobeandmail.com
Canadian Stephen Shefsky thought he had done everything right when he invested in an oil deal in the Niger Delta, but Nigerian’s state-owned oil corporation swooped in after deadline to take over the asset
3.5 year – 2.30%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
General Motors announced a $5 billion US stock buyback as part of a plan to return more cash to investors. In return, an activist shareholder decided to drop a potentially divisive bid for a seat on the company’s board.
90 days – 1.75%
– ratesupermarket.ca
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.
