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Is the 4% Rule obsolete? Jul 31st
Over the half decade I’ve written this column and attempted to practice what it preaches, a central pillar has been the so-called 4% Rule. As originally postulated by Certified Financial Planner and author William Bengen, that’s the rule of thumb that retirees can safely withdraw 4% of the value.... More »
Profits just about double at BMO and Scotia as big banks post quarterly earnings - CBC.ca Aug 24th
Profits just about double at BMO and Scotia as big banks post quarterly earnings CBC.caBank of Montreal profit surges as loan-loss provisions improve, retail banking revenue gains The Globe and MailScotia beats as banking strength offsets capital markets stumble BNNT.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: September 17, 2023 + MORE Sep 15th
Kyle 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.
U.S. inflation battle: Mission not accomplished
Despite increasing interest rates and hawkish talk from the U.S. F.... More »
MoneySense’s free Excel template for your monthly budget + MORE Feb 14th
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MoneySense monthly budget Excel template
Instructions:
Click the link or image above to download the spreadsheet tool.
Open the file. Enter your personal and household expenses in the columns titled “Planned” and “Actual.” You can use the “Insert” functio.... More »
What a mutual fund flop, part-time jobs and a box of Nerds taught Sandy Yong about managing her money May 19th
Sandy Yong loves learning, writing and talking about money. So much so, in fact, that she wrote a book about personal finance: The Money Master. She’s also penning a new column for MoneySense, called Making It, to help Gen Z get a better grip on their finances. Yong wants to people feel less anxio.... More »
Philadelphia's Forfeiture Landmark
– online.wsj.com
No longer can cops and prosecutors seize assets to fund their own pay.