The new rate calls represent a marked shift in the outlook for borrowing costs that will take many Canadians by surprise Author of the article: Bloomberg News Erik Hertzberg The Bank of Canada building in Ottawa. Photo by REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo Markets and economists are expecting the Bank of Canada to embark on one of… Continue reading Economists predicting multiple half-point rate hikes by Bank of Canada
David Rosenberg: Three investing themes beyond energy in these uncertain geopolitical times
Here are some longer-term thematic opportunities that have opened up for investors to explore in their own portfolios Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo By David Rosenberg and Marius Jongstra Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The war… Continue reading David Rosenberg: Three investing themes beyond energy in these uncertain geopolitical times
The battle for your toilet paper is on
‘Toilet paper has never looked so dang sexy’ Author of the article: Bloomberg News Daniela Sirtori-Cortina Customers shop in Norbert Kremsreiter’s fashion store, which originally sells clothes and food, and recently toilet paper and other toiletries, in Freyung, Germany. Photo by REUTERS/Andreas Gebert files Early in the pandemic, toilet paper shortages pushed weary Americans to… Continue reading The battle for your toilet paper is on
Barry Choi: How to invest in real estate when you can’t afford a huge down payment
There are ways to own a house without a massive down payment Author of the article: Andrey Popov/Shutterstock As the cost of housing continues to rise, some people are feeling homeownership slip through their fingers. But just because you don’t own your primary residence, that doesn’t mean you can’t invest in real estate. There are… Continue reading Barry Choi: How to invest in real estate when you can’t afford a huge down payment
Better double-check your tax return if you’ve been using the CRA’s Auto-fill
Jamie Golombek: According to anecdotal evidence, the feature may be missing tax slips for some taxpayers Publishing date: Mar 28, 2022 • 6 hours ago • 3 minute read • 18 Comments If you’ve used the CRA’s Auto-fill feature, you may want to go back and double-check what you’ve filed to make sure the downloaded information… Continue reading Better double-check your tax return if you’ve been using the CRA’s Auto-fill
Barry Choi: Moving this spring? Here are the costs to consider
Beware of the hidden expenses of switching addresses Author of the article: Africa Studio/Shutterstock Moving is never an easy process. You need to pack up all your things, relocate, and then change all your information to reflect your new address. Add in the fact that we’re still living in a pandemic, and it’s enough to… Continue reading Barry Choi: Moving this spring? Here are the costs to consider
More than a ‘flash in the pan’? The TSX is on a roll for now
TSX rallied to all-time highs this week, surpassing 21,800 during Friday trading The Toronto Stock Exchange in the financial district of Toronto. Photo by Cole Burston/Bloomberg files The S&P/TSX composite index is finally getting its time in the sun after more than a decade of underperformance, rallying to all-time highs this week, surpassing 21,800 during… Continue reading More than a ‘flash in the pan’? The TSX is on a roll for now
Sell-everything market sends 60/40 funds on worst run since 2008
The classic 60/40 portfolio is down more than 10 per cent this year Author of the article: Bloomberg News Michael MacKenzie Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images When practically everything is being sold off there’s almost nowhere to hide for investors, even those following one… Continue reading Sell-everything market sends 60/40 funds on worst run since 2008