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OAS payment dates in 2024 and 2025, and more to know about Old Age Security + MORE Nov 4th
If you’re approaching or planning for retirement, you may have questions about Old Age Security (OAS) benefits, like: Do I need to apply for OAS? How much will I receive in OAS? When do OAS payments go out? We cover these questions and more below. But first, here’s a quick overview of how OAS wo.... More »
Immigration and trade policies cloud next year’s outlook, RBC CEO says as two major banks report Q4 earnings - The Globe and Mail + MORE Dec 4th
Immigration and trade policies cloud next year’s outlook, RBC CEO says as two major banks report Q4 earnings The Globe and MailRBC reports Q4 profit rose to $4.2B despite softening Canadian economy BNN BloombergRoyal Bank of Canada reports $4.22-billion Q4 profit, raises quar.... More »
RBC’s discount broker launches international trading—what to know before you invest + MORE Dec 10th
RBC Direct Investing recently became the only Canadian bank-owned discount brokerage to allow self-directed investors to buy securities trading internationally on several non-North American stock exchanges. It’s not the only option in Canada for investors, though. Interactive Brokers Canada, for e.... More »
Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy? Nov 5th
The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians that after a bumpy pandemic recovery, the nation’s economy is actually doing a lot better.
Inflation is now at 1.6%, below the Bank of Canada’s 2% target. Interest rates are falling rapidly and mor.... More »
How the U.S. election could impact the loonie and your investments CBC.caA Trump election win could give a boost to Canada’s largest financial institutions, analysts say The Globe and MailDonald Trump win could be a boon for these Canadian banks Financial PostScotiabank Economist Says Trump Would Bring ‘Ruinous’ Policy BloombergCanadian businesses right to worry about U.S. tariffs: David Frum Business in Vancouver
Lisa Hannam on measuring time and money, and more
– moneysense.ca
Money isn’t just about paycheques, belongings, savings, real estate and investing—it’s all these things and more. With the goal to keep MoneySense.ca an accessible resource to Canadians at all levels of financial literacy, editor-in-chief Lisa Hannam has grown the editorial team, publishing more articles than at any other point in its 25-year history. She ensures that the journalism standards readers expect from the award-winning publication are in every article that you read today. Hannam has an extensive journalism background as an acclaimed writer and editor, spanning over 20 years, working for some of Canada’s largest glossy magazines, daily newspapers and popular websites.
Who are your money heroes?
The perk of being a finance journalist is having access to different people—whether it’s an economist, a financial planner or other Canadians—who share what they’ve learned from their own lives and areas of expertise. And as a service journalist who works on how-tos and explainers, there’s always that question in the back of my mind: “How can I apply this to my own life?” I take a little bit from every interview and story that I read…
