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Canada’s best dividend stocks for 2023 + MORE Apr 28th
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The year 2023 couldn’t have arrived fast enough for Ca.... More »
Nvidia Stock Rises on Earning Beat but the Outlook Disappoints - Barron's + MORE May 28th
Nvidia Stock Rises on Earning Beat but the Outlook Disappoints Barron'sNvidia to report Q1 earnings as Middle East deals, export control reprieve boost stock Yahoo FinanceDow Jones Futures Rise As Court Blocks Trump Tariffs; Nvidia Jumps On Earnings Investor's Busine.... More »
How your tax bracket decides whether a TFSA or RRSP contribution is best + MORE Feb 25th
I was a bit surprised to learn recently that TFSAs had just ‘turned ten’. It seems like just yesterday that I was answering questions from the media about how these newfangled government-sponsored programs might change the landscape for investing in general and retirement planning in particul.... More »
MoneySense 2021 Holiday Gift Guide + MORE Dec 14th
Need gift ideas? We have great money-themed presents for everyone on your list. You’ll find gifts that enhance security, teach financial skills, save money (now and in the future) and more.
1. Fraud-proof wallet
If you know someone who’s worried about their credit card being hacked, this w.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: January 21, 2024 Jan 19th
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.
Bitcoin goes mainstream—the exact stream that was supposed to run dry
I remember a few short years ago, bitcoin truthe.... More »
A fatal crash and vehicle fire of a Tesla Inc Model X near Mountain View, California, last week has prompted a federal field investigation, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday, sparking a big sell-off in Tesla stock.
Trump Shifts Focus of Transportation Grants From City to Country – Wall Street Journal
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Wall Street JournalTrump Shifts Focus of Transportation Grants From City to CountryWall Street JournalSome $314 million of the 2017 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants, or 64% of the total, will go to projects in rural locations. Photo: Matt Rourke/Associated Press. By. Ted Mann. Ted Mann. The Wall Street Journal. BiographyTed …Trump keeps backing down from his worst impulses — and it could be great news for the economyBusiness InsiderThe danger of the dealEven if America wins concessions, worryThe EconomistIn Trump's tawdry tales, we can respect the sinners without loving the sinAmerican Enterprise InstituteThe Week Magazineall 139 news articles »
Timing CPP and OAS with workplace pensions
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Q: My husband is retired military and will turn 60 this year. He’s been told by his military buddies that he should apply soon for his CPP as then he can receive it and the bridge for the next five years. I thought he should be delaying on taking his CPP but perhaps it’s the OAS he should delay? Or neither?
—Evelyn
A: Some financial decisions can be tougher to make than others. You need to navigate advice from friends, professionals, and the media, as well as your own fears and biases. I often have people ask me very broad financial questions and my answer tends to be: “it depends.” I feel you should educate yourself and then evaluate the pros and cons, making the decision in large part based on what’s best for you. Sometimes, this differs from the advice of friends, professionals and the media. And that’s ok.
Your husband’s military buddies, Evelyn, may have made the best decision for themselves and are certainly entitled to share their opinions. These opinions help you form your own…
Canadian professors still face a gender pay gap
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People participate in a Women’s March in Toronto in January 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)
Megan Frederickson, Associate Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto
My sister and I are both professors. A few years ago, in the wake of the global financial crisis, she faced the possibility of a six per cent pay cut. She joked to me over the phone one night, “What am I going to do — have six per cent fewer thoughts?”
So naturally, when I learned that the University of Toronto pays female professors 14 per cent less than male professors, I wondered whether my employer thinks I have 14 per cent fewer thoughts.
I was researching the gender pay gap in order to lead an informal discussion in my department. We have a group that meets to crunch numbers on why there are so few female science professors. I ended up doing a deep dive into the publicly available data on professor salaries.
Megan Frederickson, Associate Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto
My sister and I are both professors. A few years ago, in the wake of the global financial crisis, she faced the possibility of a six per cent pay cut. She joked to me over the phone one night, “What am I going to do — have six per cent fewer thoughts?”
So naturally, when I learned that the University of Toronto pays female professors 14 per cent less than male professors, I wondered whether my employer thinks I have 14 per cent fewer thoughts.
I was researching the gender pay gap in order to lead an informal discussion in my department. We have a group that meets to crunch numbers on why there are so few female science professors. I ended up doing a deep dive into the publicly available data on professor salaries.
Gender pay gap at Canadian universities, measured as the difference in median salary between male and female professors…
