Making sense of the markets this week: April 7, 2024 Apr 5th

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How prorogation will impact capital gains tax changes in Canada + MORE Jan 6th

Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down and prorogue parliament will keep his government from implementing its proposed changes to capital gains for now, but Canadians might not be off the hook with tax collectors just yet. The changes would raise the portion of capital gains on which companies .... More »
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U.S. set to lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending as global tension escalates + MORE May 14th

The U.S.-led global trade war and protectionist policies are driving away international tourists and causing significant financial losses that could take years to recover from, World Travel & Tourism Council data shows..... More »

Deficit soars to $78.3 billion as Carney budget bets big on 'investment' spending while slashing public service Nov 5th

Carney’s minority government stakes its survival on the plan that books more than $141 billion in new federal spending over the next five years..... More »

'You win games with guys like that': Sherwood shines as Canucks bounce back - Sportsnet.ca Dec 17th

'You win games with guys like that': Sherwood shines as Canucks bounce back  Sportsnet.caCanucks take on the Utah Hockey Club after Sherwood's hat trick  SooTodayInstant Reaction: Sherwood’s first NHL hat trick propels Canucks to 3-1 win over Avalanche  Canucks ArmyFe.... More »

Parents fear for their kids’ financial future but avoid the money talk + MORE Dec 4th

If you’re dreading having the money talk with your kids, you’re not alone. RBC’s recent poll, Talking Money with Our Kids, revealed some surprising attitudes towards financial education. The majority of Canadians polled say they feel stress about their children’s financial futures—and that.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: April 7, 2024Kyle Prevost, creator of 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement, Canada’s DIY retirement planning course, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.

Are we in the middle of another Roaring ’20s?

For those who aren’t into history, the Roaring ’20s has been referred to as the decade of innovation, celebratory spending, a booming stock market and general good feelings that occurred in the U.S. during the 1920s.

A hundred years later, history may be repeating itself, says Ben Carlson, director of institutional asset management at Ritholtz Wealth Management in Grand Rapids, Michigan, makes a pretty good case. Or, at least, as Mark Twain said, ”History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme.” 

Carlson points out that we’re now experiencing the following:

Net worths are at all-time highs.

We’re coming out of COVID, which is the closest thing to Spanish Flu since THE Spanish Flu.

Stock markets are at all-time highs.

Housing prices are at all-time highs…

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