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60 days - 1.75% + MORE Feb 4th
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-12-19. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online..... More »
What a stock split means for your portfolio and tax situation + MORE Sep 8th
When a stock splits, investors end up with more shares of a company, at a lower stock price. An example might be a 2:1 split, where an investor with 10 shares worth $100 each ends up with 20 shares worth $50 each after the stock split.
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) and Tesla (TSLA) both had stock splits on.... More »
RRIF or annuity: Which one is right for you? + MORE Mar 22nd
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Q: What are cons and pros of selecting an annuity versus RRIF?
I will be 71 in July 2016. I currently work and receive OAS and CPP. My wife is 70 in July 2016 and also receives OAS and CPP.
After I hit my age of 71, I must start withdrawals from my RRSP and I need to .... More »
Cenovus Energy looking to cut jobs, slash dividends + MORE Jul 30th
Cenovus Energy Inc says it's looking to cut between 300 to 400 jobs in the second half of this year, and is chopping its quarterly dividend by 40 per cent..... More »
The Key Challenges Facing Fintech Startups in 2020 Mar 5th
While overall global investment levels may be in decline against the backdrop of a potential recession, the fintech sector continues to buck this trend. More specifically, global fintech funding has now risen to more than $100 billion (£77.4 billion), while this number is likely to increase exponen.... More »
In support of Financial Literacy Month #FLM2013 I posted two articles recently:
Some name changes required for a few Canadian financial accounts, and
Tax Deferred Investing 101 courtesy of RRSPs.
More 101 articles are on the way, including my take on credit.
By now, you (and the rest of the world) have heard about Rob Ford and his antics. I’m not sure if I can write anymore here on my site than what’s already been written or said but in a warped way, I almost feel sorry for the guy. Seems Rob Ford doesn’t know how to back away from his crack pipes, his political hijinks and everything in between that attracts the wrong kind of attention. The big man needs a big breather from the media spotlight and I hope he finds the courage to do it.
I can’t top the Rob Ford story on this site but I hope you enjoy this Weekend Reading list all the same.
MMM shared a reader case study; a reader who can’t seem to call it a career despite having over $4 million in net worth…
Some name changes required for a few Canadian financial accounts, and
Tax Deferred Investing 101 courtesy of RRSPs.
More 101 articles are on the way, including my take on credit.
By now, you (and the rest of the world) have heard about Rob Ford and his antics. I’m not sure if I can write anymore here on my site than what’s already been written or said but in a warped way, I almost feel sorry for the guy. Seems Rob Ford doesn’t know how to back away from his crack pipes, his political hijinks and everything in between that attracts the wrong kind of attention. The big man needs a big breather from the media spotlight and I hope he finds the courage to do it.
I can’t top the Rob Ford story on this site but I hope you enjoy this Weekend Reading list all the same.
MMM shared a reader case study; a reader who can’t seem to call it a career despite having over $4 million in net worth…
#Freedom
– online.wsj.com
Twitter’s IPO offers a reassuring message on U.S. innovation.
Twitter joins the party: Investor demand soars for new stock offerings
– theglobeandmail.com
Twitter’s successful initial public offering a sign that investors are again hungry for new IPOs, bolstered by a strong stock market
