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Making sense of the markets this week: November 28 + MORE Nov 26th
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
The greenification commodities supercycle
While there may be a broader commodities supercycle underway, what appears to be more of a sure thing is the green .... More »
Tax Implications of Receiving a Cash Gift in Canada Jan 9th
When it comes to financial transactions with loved ones, many people consider giving or receiving cash gifts. This can be especially common when the gift-giver and recipient are located in different countries. In this article, we will focus on the specific topic of cash gifts from overseas to Canada.... More »
What Canada's top CEOs think of the Trudeau government's performance on the economy - The Globe and Mail Jun 29th
What Canada's top CEOs think of the Trudeau government's performance on the economy The Globe and MailAs the country gears up for the October election, The Globe and Mail asked business leaders to help us take stock of the Liberal government's economic ...View full coverage on Google News.... More »
Canada prepared for possible Chinese cyber retaliation over arrest of top Huawei executive - The Globe and Mail Dec 6th
Canada prepared for possible Chinese cyber retaliation over arrest of top Huawei executive The Globe and MailCFO of Chinese tech giant Huawei arrested in Vancouver, sought by U.S. for extradition CBC NewsWorld stock markets tumble following arrest of Huawei executive in Canada&.... More »
7 Questions to ask your financial advisor Feb 19th
Most financial advisors are good people. But too many are squeezed between a desire to serve clients and the requirement to reach revenue targets and sell their firm’s products. Therefore, when you’re evaluating a current or prospective advisor, a healthy dose of “caveat emptor” (buyer bewar.... More »
'Peace' — not a two-state solution — is the goal ahead of Netanyahu's Washington visit, US official says – Toronto Star
– news.google.ca
Toronto Star'Peace' — not a two-state solution — is the goal ahead of Netanyahu's Washington visit, US official saysToronto StarIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the White House on Wednesday, as the Trump administration says it's eager to try to broker Mideast peace. Trump's son-in-law and Senior Advisor Jared Kushner has been appointed to lead U.S. efforts …Two states, one, or none? Few good alternatives to Palestinian stateCTV NewsOfficials: CIA chief meets Palestinian leader in West BankNews1130Where Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu stand on the key issuesCNNHaaretz -Christian Science Monitor -USA TODAY -The Guardianall 1,181 news articles »
RRSP advice for investors young and old
– moneysense.ca
TORONTO — RRSPs play a major role in paving the way to retirement for many Canadians, but strategies for using the long-term savings account will evolve throughout the course of life.
Certified financial planner Jason Heath of Toronto’s Objective Financial Partners provides advice to two investors on opposite ends of the spectrum:
Young money: Starting RRSPs on a limited budget
Mark Ocampo, a 33-year-old project manager in Toronto, feels he’s falling behind at setting aside money for retirement.
Ocampo says his RRSP contributions are pretty small right now, as he and his partner are more focused on chipping away at the mortgage on their condominium. They’re also thinking about a move and trying to save for a down payment on a ground level home.
Certified financial planner Jason Heath of Toronto’s Objective Financial Partners provides advice to two investors on opposite ends of the spectrum:
Young money: Starting RRSPs on a limited budget
Mark Ocampo, a 33-year-old project manager in Toronto, feels he’s falling behind at setting aside money for retirement.
Ocampo says his RRSP contributions are pretty small right now, as he and his partner are more focused on chipping away at the mortgage on their condominium. They’re also thinking about a move and trying to save for a down payment on a ground level home.
RRSP advice for investors in their 20s »
“I’m putting in a little bit per month into my RRSP, about $50,” Ocampo says. “In my 40s, I plan on getting more serious about RRSP investing once we have a house…
Verizon reaches tentative deal to lower price of Yahoo sale: report
– theglobeandmail.com
The revised deal would lower by about $250-million the price to acquire Yahoo’s core internet assets
CBC.caAverage Canadian house price barely increased in past 12 monthsCBC.caThe average price of a Canadian home sold in January was $470,253, just 0.2 per cent more than the same month a year earlier. The Canadian Real Estate Association reported Wednesday that sales were down by 1.3 per cent during the month, to the …Canada home resales fall in January, prices still climbingThe Globe and MailHome sales fall in January, partly due to shortage of listings: CREACTV NewsCanadian home sales edge down from December to JanuaryMontreal GazetteReutersall 6 news articles »
Cineplex keys on diversification to help offset box-office fluctuations
– theglobeandmail.com
Quarterly earnings plunge 70 per cent, forcing full-year profit lower
