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How does age affect life insurance rates? + MORE Sep 14th
Most of us go through life assuming we’ll reach a ripe old age—and that’s fair, because most of us do. But if you have dependents, it’s wise to protect them from the financial fallout of your death—even if you’re still young and healthy—by getting life insurance. Your age is a pretty b.... More »
Stock news for investors: Air Canada profit drops more than 50% in Q2 amid “challenging environment” Aug 1st
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
Air Canada
George Weston
Lightspeed
Bombardier
Gildan Activewear
TFI
Algoma Steel
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EQ Bank
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Online “finfluencers” grow up + MORE Jul 4th
If you’re someone near or at retirement, has a column like the one you’re now reading ever “finfluenced” any of your financial decisions? Increasingly, many Canadian investors are turning to a new generation of voices online, a trend that regulators are starting to watch more closely.
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Common risks to retirement, investing and financial freedom Oct 11th
No matter what stage of financial planning you are in, it is important to be aware of and understand the common risks to your retirement plan and financial stability. The Toronto Star published the following chart showing reasons why Canadians delay their retirement:
While enthusiasm may be nece.... More »
Financial paralysis and how to get moving again + MORE Feb 28th
New findings from the Credit Counselling Society’s (CCS) 2026 Consumer Debt Report reveal a concerning pattern in how Canadians are experiencing debt. Under cost-of-living pressures, many are increasing their debt load, relying on credit to make ends meet. And while they’re making their minimum .... More »
“I took a break from Bay Street to co-write a musical”: Myron Genyk on his money values and getting financially cut off at 20
– moneysense.ca
Who is Myron Genyk? As the CEO and co-founder of Evermore Capital, a Canadian asset management company, he introduced target date exchange-traded funds (ETF) for those with retirement goals from 2025 to 2060. With over 15 years of Bay Street experience, Myron has worked at BlackRock Canada and National Bank of Canada, overseeing ETF markets and managing multi-asset hedging portfolios. Also, Myron is Ukrainian-Canadian, and his company is donating 100% of its revenue for three months towards Ukrainian humanitarian relief. Here’s more on his views around values, money and investing.
Who are your finance heroes?
My parents. They are of Ukrainian ancestry and immigrated to Canada as kids from Eastern Europe after World War II. They raised me with their Old-World values. Part of that included the idea that material goods come and go—so Buddhist, in hindsight—and things should be secondary to family and education. And there was the idea of scarcity and being OK with not having everything you want…
