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25 personal finance highlights from the last 25 years + MORE Oct 18th
Over the last 25 years, personal finance in Canada has transformed enormously. Major economic shifts, new technology and evolving consumer behaviour have led to new policies and events. Here are some of the most interesting personal finance developments in the last two and a half decades:
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5 reasons to buy life insurance—right now Aug 24th
If you’re working to improve your financial situation, a few strategies may come to mind: paying down debt, building an emergency fund, investing inside a tax-free savings account (TFSA) or a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), or putting your money in other savings vehicles. These are all .... More »
Stock news: Dividend hikes, earnings results, and what moved Canadian stocks this week + MORE Feb 7th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
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Can Canadian investors save tax when a stock’s company goes bankrupt? Dec 27th
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The company of a stock I own went bankrupt. Am I able to claim losses? If so, how?
—Jake
Can you save on tax when a company you invest in goes bankrupt?
The short answer is: it depends, Jake. But, I will outline the factors to consider to determine if and how you ca.... More »
What is the TFSA contribution limit in 2025? + MORE Feb 14th
The tax-free savings account (TFSA) is one of the best ways for Canadians to grow their money. This registered account (meaning that it’s registered with the federal government) offers tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals—a one-two punch that no other Canadian registered account offers.
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HMCS Athabaskan returns to Halifax on October 30, 2014. Canada’s last destroyer is going on a final tour of Halifax harbour today after 44 years of service. Ottawa announced over two years ago that HMCS Athabaskan would be retired along with three other Royal Canadian Navy ships. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew VaughanHALIFAX – In its heyday, it was one of Canada’s largest fighting ships — built for operations in the North Atlantic as a helicopter-carrying submarine hunter with a crew of more than 250.
But the big gun on HMCS Athabaskan thundered its final salvos Wednesday, as Canada’s last Cold War-era destroyer enters retirement after more than 44 years of service.
It was deployed during the first Gulf War in 1990, delivered aid after Hurricane Katrina in 2006 and Haiti’s 2010 earthquake, and responded to international trouble spots to fulfil Canada’s NATO obligations under the ship’s motto “We Fight As One.”
“Your first vessel is usually your first love and I do say that’s true,” said Peter Rigby, who served more than 19 years on Athabaskan and retired as a petty officer first class…
