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“Our parents just passed. What do we do about their estate?” + MORE Apr 22nd
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My mom passed away a number of years ago and sadly we just lost our dad. My brother and I are wondering about taxes owing, the timing of distributions, and if we should move all of the investments to cash. My brother and I are beneficiaries of the RRIF and TFSA, and the grandkids.... More »
The secret of great investors, be wary of TSX bank stocks, and a way to profit from a housing downturn + MORE May 5th
A roundup of investment ideas for active investors
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AP News in Brief at 12:04 am EST - National Post + MORE Jan 30th
Fox NewsAP News in Brief at 12:04 am ESTNational PostWASHINGTON (AP) — A by-the-numbers look at President Donald Trump's first year in office reveals areas of both progress and peril. The stock market is soaring, smashing record after record. The unemployment rate has ticked downward. Some ca.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jul 7th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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10 financial buzzwords we kept hearing in 2024 + MORE Dec 27th
In 2023, we heard a lot about “soft saving” and “quiet hiring.” In 2024, job-related buzzwords continued to trend, with plenty of chatter around “coffee badging,” “resenteeism” and others. Below, we discuss these and other money-related terms that stood out to the MoneySense editoria.... More »
How to plant drought-tolerant container garden
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Live with a small garden, but still want to add some colour and spice to your outdoor plants. Consider container gardening. Keep in mind, though, that for a container garden to flourish, you need to provide the right amount of water and space. Here’s some tips from Better Homes and Gardens to help you plan and plant the perfect container garden.
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UK central bank to help economy through Brexit with stimulus
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LONDON – With the British economy in its deepest trouble since the global financial crisis in the wake of the vote to leave the European Union, the Bank of England is expected to unveil Thursday stimulus measures including a rate cut and, possibly, the creation of billions in new money.
Early indicators since the June 23 vote suggest that the economy is contracting at its sharpest rate since 2009. Manufacturing, services and consumer spending are falling, the pound is down 10 per cent and questions linger over what trade relations the country will have with the rest of the EU in coming years.
As a result, the Bank of England is expected to cut its key interest rate from a record-low 0.5 per cent on Thursday, diverging from policymakers at the U.S. Federal Reserve who in December raised their benchmark for the first time in seven years. The bank may also expand its stimulus program called quantitative easing under which it buys government bonds from banks with newly created money, effectively pumping extra money into the economy…
Early indicators since the June 23 vote suggest that the economy is contracting at its sharpest rate since 2009. Manufacturing, services and consumer spending are falling, the pound is down 10 per cent and questions linger over what trade relations the country will have with the rest of the EU in coming years.
As a result, the Bank of England is expected to cut its key interest rate from a record-low 0.5 per cent on Thursday, diverging from policymakers at the U.S. Federal Reserve who in December raised their benchmark for the first time in seven years. The bank may also expand its stimulus program called quantitative easing under which it buys government bonds from banks with newly created money, effectively pumping extra money into the economy…
