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Making sense of the markets this week: September 17, 2023 + MORE Sep 15th
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.
U.S. inflation battle: Mission not accomplished
Despite increasing interest rates and hawkish talk from the U.S. F.... More »
North American stock markets fall after inflation spike raises fears of rate hikes - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News Nov 10th
North American stock markets fall after inflation spike raises fears of rate hikes CP24 Toronto's Breaking NewsMarket check Nov 10: Stocks move lower after hotter than expected inflation data Yahoo FinanceStock market news live updates: Stocks fall after hotter-than-expected in.... More »
FHSA withdrawal rules and and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer Oct 11th
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Would it be beneficial to open a first-time home buyer’s savings account if I was planning on buying a property soon, say, in 2023 or 2024?
If I purchase a house and live in the basement but rent out the main floor, would that still be taxed as capital gains?
Are there any inv.... More »
Come Together: Secrets to a Successful Merger Mar 16th
The journey from idea to IPO is a difficult one. In this five-part series, we look at how founders scaled their startups and reached new milestones.
In April 2020, Rob Douglas, the chairman and CEO of security-focused software firm BioConnect, came to a realization. The company had been growing s.... More »
Dating dilemma: When to talk about finances + MORE Mar 15th
When it comes to popular first-date conversation topics, credit scores and debt levels aren’t at the top of the list. Even committed couples may find it hard to broach financial topics like retirement planning or estate planning. But as the cost of living goes up and people try to plan for the fut.... More »
What investors need to know about Canada
– moneysense.ca
I will bet there’s not one Canadian (aside from Nordic sports enthusiasts, perhaps) who is excited about the coming winter. With COVID-19 cases rising, the real possibility of more lockdowns ahead and no warm-climate winter vacations to look forward to, the next few months are going to be long and terrible. It may be doubly brutal for investors who own Canadian equities—which is most of us—as it’s unlikely that our stock market will make any meaningful gains over the coming months. It’s already been a difficult few months for Canadian investors, quarantine aside. The S&P/TSX Composite Index, which is down about 5% since the start of the year, has been one of the worst performing markets among G7 countries. While that is a lot better than where we were in March, when the market fell by 35% over a handful of weeks, our market is well behind America’s S&P 500, which is up 3% year-to-date.
Not enough tech
So, what gives? Well, for starters, Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Google and Netflix don’t trade on our exchange…
