Tom Bradley: There’s a lot going on right now, some positive, some negative, and all of it unpredictable Published May 11, 2023 • 4 minute read There’s a lot going on in markets right now, some positive, some negative, and all of it nuanced and unpredictable, writes Tom Bradley Photo by REUTERS/Brendan McDermid I always… Continue reading Market changes investors should watch
U.S. on brink of a recession and ‘hard landing,’ says billionaire investor who managed money for George Soros
Stan Druckenmiller says it’s important to be open to something “really bad happening” Author of the article: Bloomberg News Katherine Burton Published May 10, 2023 • 2 minute read Stan Druckenmiller said he expects a recession in the U.S. to start this quarter with a “hard landing” possible. Photo by Michael Nagle/Bloomberg Stan Druckenmiller said… Continue reading U.S. on brink of a recession and ‘hard landing,’ says billionaire investor who managed money for George Soros
TikTok is a swamp of bad financial advice, and experts are fighting back
Kids are interested, but not educated The strong stock market of the past few years has led to a surge of young people interested in stocks and making fast profits. The GameStop fiasco in early 2021 is just one example of the stock-buying frenzies that have been triggered by “memestocks,” corporate shares that suddenly become… Continue reading TikTok is a swamp of bad financial advice, and experts are fighting back
Here’s where your concert ticket money goes
Where your ticket money really goes Mangan isn’t drawing Taylor Swift-sized audiences, but the Canadian musician has performed in concert venues of all shapes and sizes. He started playing in small bars and living rooms, and has performed renowned spaces like Toronto’s Massey Hall and Vancouver’s Orpheum. Over the years, Mangan has seen the inner… Continue reading Here’s where your concert ticket money goes
How changes to Canada Pension Plan benefits affect your wallet today and retirement tomorrow
Jamie Golombek: CPP contributions will continue to climb over the next couple of years to support program enhancements Published May 11, 2023 • Last updated 22 hours ago • 5 minute read The first phase of CPP enhancements started in 2019, and phase two begins in 2024, meaning CPP contributions will continue to climb over the… Continue reading How changes to Canada Pension Plan benefits affect your wallet today and retirement tomorrow
The high cost of playing it safe when retired with teenage kids
Couple needs to cut back on insurance and switch out of segregated funds Published May 11, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 5 minute read Family Finance advisers found the couple were on sound footing but could save some money on their investments and life insurance. Photo by Chloe Cushman/National Post What does retirement… Continue reading The high cost of playing it safe when retired with teenage kids
How to fix RRIF withdrawal rules so seniors can stop fearing their retirement savings will run out
Jamie Golombek: Mandated annual withdrawal forces retirees to pay tax on retirement assets before they need to spend them Published May 04, 2023 • Last updated 1 week ago • 5 minute read RRIF rules haven’t kept up with recent demographic and economic trends. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto The end game for millions of Canadians who… Continue reading How to fix RRIF withdrawal rules so seniors can stop fearing their retirement savings will run out
How to protect your credit rating even when you’re struggling to make ends meet
What you don’t know about credit could inadvertently hurt you Published May 04, 2023 • Last updated May 04, 2023 • 4 minute read Your credit rating is made up of your credit report and your credit score. Photo by John Raoux/The Canadian Press/AP files By Sandra Fry Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded… Continue reading How to protect your credit rating even when you’re struggling to make ends meet