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Trudeau confirms $1.3 billion for Blue Line, leaving Quebec to pay $3.9 billion - Montreal Gazette Jul 4th
Trudeau confirms $1.3 billion for Blue Line, leaving Quebec to pay $3.9 billion Montreal GazetteTrudeau announces $1.3-billion in federal funding for Montreal metro extension The Globe and MailTrudeau announces $1.3 billion in federal funding for Montreal metro extension &.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: August 9, 2021 Aug 7th
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
The inside story on earnings and revenue for S&P 500’s Big 6
In terms of valuation, the largest companies on the S&P 500 are Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google), Ama.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: November 23 Nov 20th
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
It’s déjà vu vaccine all over again as we make sense of the markets
This week began, like last week, with some very positive (and welcome) news on the vaccine front. As yo.... More »
When are tax-deferred and tax-free accounts actually taxable? Feb 3rd
Q. I saw your blog online; thank you so much for the wonderful job that you are doing—it was very informative! That motivated me to start investing too, but now I have a couple of questions. I understand that there is tax on US dividends in TFSA, do we pay tax as well when we sell:
U.S. stocks in.... More »
Sotheby’s Big T. Rex Auction Raises Concerns Hype and Wealth Are Upending Science - WIRED Jul 14th
Sotheby’s Big T. Rex Auction Raises Concerns Hype and Wealth Are Upending Science WIREDSale of multimillion-dollar T rex skeleton is big headache for scientists The GuardianA T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records — and possibly disappear forever &nbs.... More »
Time to let the world know Canada is a financial giant
– theglobeandmail.com
While the prominence of our financial sector continues to grow, it is noteworthy that it is also very often underestimated on the international stage
Canadian financial leaders urge patience on free-trade talks with China
– theglobeandmail.com
Trade talks with Beijing have taken on new urgency as uncertainty grows that Canada will be able to reach an acceptable renegotiated NAFTA deal with the United States and Mexico
Are there age restrictions on low fee mutual funds?
– moneysense.ca
Q. What are some low-fee mutual funds for the 65+ age group? What are the fees and are there any restrictions? – Carol K.
Thanks for this great question Carol.
The types of investments available have more to do with your timeline and your risk tolerance than your age. The rule has been that as you age you should have less equity and more fixed-income products. While generally that is still true, it really depends on what your total assets—including your portfolio of RRSPs, TFSAs, unregistered investments, etc.— are made up of.
Remember, your total portfolio will include investments but also your home and other assets, as well as company pension if you have one with your present or past employer.
Low- fee funds are available to any age group and the fees will depend on the financial product. Typically, index funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) will have the lowest fees but you can find lower-fee mutual funds as well with some providers but keep in mind that minimum investments required are fairly large: $50,000 per account for Mawer, $25,000 per account at Leith Wheeler, and $10,000 per fund at Steadyhand (except for larger accounts)…
Why the world needs an ID check for financial transactions
– theglobeandmail.com
When Lehman Bros. failed, untangling the web of entities and parties on the other side of its deals proved to be a nightmare. Basel 3 capital rules are meant to ensure that never happens again
Alberta's power grid to get green boost as auction bidders revealed
– theglobeandmail.com
NDP Premier Rachel Notley is especially eager to spur investment in solar and wind resources.
