The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer investment funds and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Let’s explore the best place for you to invest.
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Taylor Swift Invests in Discounted Closed End Funds. Should You? May 18th
Taylor Swift is often called one of the savviest businesspeople in the music industry. And, in another demonstration of her money smarts, it was recently revealed that the 33-year-old pop superstar invests in a niche, elite investor-approved type of mutual fund.
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6 things to consider before borrowing from the Bank of Mom and Dad for your first home Jul 10th
As homes remain unaffordable to many Canadians, more and more young adults are turning to the Bank of Mom and Dad to help with a down payment or with mortgage payments. A recent CIBC survey showed that 31% of first-time home buyers in Canada received financial help from their parents or a relative, .... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: March 10, 2024 Mar 8th
Allan Small, Senior Investment Advisor at the Allan Small Financial Group with iA Private Wealth, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Earnings beat expectations—as expected
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“A Second Life”: What a retirement plan looks like today + MORE Oct 26th
Author, public speaker and former financial services professional Mike Drak wants you to know that while retiring may seem easy; what comes after can be the hard part. In this excerpt from his new book, Longevity Lifestyle by Design, Drak explains why you should craft a retirement vision that goes .... More »
Stock futures inch higher as S&P 500 and Nasdaq face worst month in 2023: Live updates - CNBC + MORE Sep 28th
Stock futures inch higher as S&P 500 and Nasdaq face worst month in 2023: Live updates CNBCThe close: Stocks higher as bond yield surge pauses ahead of U.S. inflation report The Globe and MailStocks Tread Water Before the Open as Investors Await Key U.S. GDP Data, Nike Earn.... More »
In most circumstances, driving money into your RRSP is a great deal, writes Lesley-Anne Scorgie. Here’s some ideas for bulking up your contribution before the March 1 deadline.
