5 things about investing I wish I had known in 1985 when I started in this business

Companies that don’t need money are the best investments Published Apr 06, 2023  •  Last updated 23 hours ago  •  4 minute read Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Brendan McDermid/Reuters files For some reason, I really like time-travel movies. It is fascinating to wonder what might happen if… Continue reading 5 things about investing I wish I had known in 1985 when I started in this business

Meta is the hottest tech stock in the market right now

Shares have surged 140% from a seven-year low in November Author of the article: Bloomberg News Subrat Patnaik Published Apr 04, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  3 minute read Analysts have turned more bullish on Meta. Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters file A leaner Meta Platforms Inc. is impressing Wall Street, with analysts turning… Continue reading Meta is the hottest tech stock in the market right now

Invesco to cut about 40 jobs as it downsizes its Canadian operations

From departments including sales to institutional clients Author of the article: Bloomberg News Esteban Duarte Published Apr 03, 2023  •  Last updated 3 days ago  •  1 minute read Invesco Ltd.’s total assets under management for February fell by 1.7 per cent to US$1.458 trillion versus January. Photo by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/Sipa USA Invesco Ltd. is… Continue reading Invesco to cut about 40 jobs as it downsizes its Canadian operations

How to take advantage of the new tax-free first home savings account

Jamie Golombek: Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s newest registered savings plan Published Apr 05, 2023  •  4 minute read The FHSA gives prospective first-time homebuyers the ability to contribute up to $40,000 and save on a tax-free basis towards the purchase of a first home in Canada. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto April… Continue reading How to take advantage of the new tax-free first home savings account

‘Each person’s situation is different’: Here are the costs to worry about when selling a deceased loved one’s home

Don’t miss: This cash back app pays actual cash A low credit score can cost you thousands in interest — here’s how you can prevent that 5 mistakes Canadian parents are making with their life insurance Probate fees will apply While real estate fees are quite common, many people may not be familiar with probate… Continue reading ‘Each person’s situation is different’: Here are the costs to worry about when selling a deceased loved one’s home

CRA to pilot automatic tax filing system next year

System will help vulnerable Canadians who don’t file their taxes get their benefits Author of the article: The Canadian Press Nojoud Al Mallees Published Mar 31, 2023  •  1 minute read A person looks at a Canada Revenue Agency homepage in Montreal. Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press files OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency… Continue reading CRA to pilot automatic tax filing system next year

Ottawa couple aiming for simple retirement worry inflation will derail their plans

John is afraid inflation will eat away so much of his pension the couple will only have enough for groceries Published Mar 31, 2023  •  Last updated 21 hours ago  •  5 minute read A couple getting ready to retire fear inflation will only leave enough in their pensions to buy groceries. Photo by Stefani Reynolds/AFP… Continue reading Ottawa couple aiming for simple retirement worry inflation will derail their plans

Couple’s move to Ontario puts millions in play in high-stakes divorce case

Sometimes a formal agreement isn’t enough to satisfy the family law courts Published Mar 30, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  4 minute read Couples should consider the impact a move to a new jurisdiction may have on an existing marriage contract. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto Wealthy families are no strangers to marriage contracts.… Continue reading Couple’s move to Ontario puts millions in play in high-stakes divorce case