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Mixed Up Money’s Alyssa Davies on striving for CoastFIRE, the value of time, and more Jan 12th
Alyssa Davies doesn’t let complex calculations get in the way of making sound financial decisions—though she does advocate for tracking your spending. “I strongly believe that money is less about numbers and math, and more about emotions and feelings,” she writes on her award-winning blog, M.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: March 3, 2024 + MORE Mar 1st
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. And Stephanie Griffiths was an award-winning investor for almost 20 years before returning to her roots in journalism. She is .... More »
3 sectors to consider investing in when the stock market is volatile May 3rd
If you’re retired or nearing retirement, or you’re a younger investor who wants stability in your portfolio, where should you consider investing when financial markets are suffering? Three sectors stand out for their relative stability in tough times: health care, utilities and brand leaders. He.... More »
Australia's ruling party to choose new prime minister - CBC.ca + MORE Aug 24th
CBC.caAustralia's ruling party to choose new prime ministerCBC.caAustralia appears set to get its sixth change of prime minister in 11 years, in a ballot of government lawmakers which would continue an era of extraordinary political instability. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop is among the favour.... More »
Single, no pension? Here’s how to plan for retirement in Canada Jul 3rd
Being single in retirement has some financial obstacles. Some people are single as they enter retirement. Others become single due to divorce or death prior to or after retiring. Here are some considerations for planning your retirement as a singleton, especially if you have no defined benefit (DB) .... More »
Weak U.S. dollar a green light for the global stocks rally
– theglobeandmail.com
Greenback’s struggles may be a sign that arguably the most benign investment conditions for a decade are likely to persist a while longer
The Globe and MailCanada's job market runs hot as jobless rate hits 9-year lowThe Globe and MailCanada's labour market continued its stellar performance in July, with the jobless rate falling to the lowest since before the financial crisis. The unemployment rate fell to 6.3 per cent, the lowest since October 2008, as the labour market added …Economy adds jobs for eighth month in a row, though pace of growth slowsCTV NewsCanada adds 11000 jobs in July, jobless rate ticks down to 6.3%CBC.caCanada's jobless rate falls to lowest since the dawn of the financial crisisFinancial PostLondon Free Press -Ottawa Citizen -National Post -BlackburnNews.comall 34 news articles »
At the open: Banks, energy boost TSX
– theglobeandmail.com
Dow opens at record high after strong July jobs data
