Peter Hodson: Doomsayers are rubbing their hands with glee, saying, ‘I told you so’ The normal stuff doesn’t matter right now, and this makes an investor’s life exceedingly difficult. Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images Most of the time, I love my job. Watching the markets, analyzing companies, making investments, talking to investors,… Continue reading Five reasons investing isn’t much fun right now
5 wise money moves to make before the BoC raises rates
In a move that surprised many analysts and economists, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem announced in late January that the bank would be holding its benchmark interest rate near zero. After nearly two years of ultra-low rates, and with inflation hitting record-setting highs every month, many were expecting the bank to raise its key… Continue reading 5 wise money moves to make before the BoC raises rates
Run a business? Better keep all those receipts handy for a long time to avoid tax trouble
Jamie Golombek: Failure to provide appropriate backup for expenses claimed can lead to costly penalties Businesses are required to keep records and receipts to back up their tax claims. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto The Canada Revenue Agency this week began accepting 2021 electronically filed tax returns through its popular NETFILE and EFILE services. The May… Continue reading Run a business? Better keep all those receipts handy for a long time to avoid tax trouble
Stocks plunge, Nasdaq nears bear market in ‘darkest hours of Europe since the Second World War’
A decline in oil prices eased concern Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would result in an immediate worsening of the inflation picture Author of the article: Bloomberg News Jennifer Bissell-Linsk and Isabelle Lee Publishing date: Feb 24, 2022 • 1 day ago • 3 minute read • 11 Comments Ukrainian infantry combat vehicles stand guard on the… Continue reading Stocks plunge, Nasdaq nears bear market in ‘darkest hours of Europe since the Second World War’
Stock Market Today: Dow Dashes to Best Gain Since November 2020 | Kiplinger
Stock Market Today Russia reportedly is opening the door to negotiations, sparking a broad-based rally Friday that saw all 11 sectors finish well in the green.News about the conflict in Eastern Europe was contradictory as the trading week came to a close, but markets surged as Wall Street grasped for good news. On Friday, Russian… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Dow Dashes to Best Gain Since November 2020 | Kiplinger
Secrets of Sustainable Investing | Kiplinger
ESG An ESG pioneer says finding good corporate citizens is the best way to make money.Amy Domini is founder and chair of Domini Impact Investments. She has authored several books, most recently Thoughts on People, Planet & Profit. Kiplinger: You are a pioneer in what is often called socially responsible investing (SRI). How and why… Continue reading Secrets of Sustainable Investing | Kiplinger
Grow With These Green ETFs and Mutual Funds | Kiplinger
ESG Environmental themes like renewable energy, electric vehicles and battery storage can be more enticing when pooled in funds.Thematic green ETFs and mutual funds allow you to zero in on a specific area of the fight against climate change, from electric-vehicle batteries to solar power. These funds deliver the benefit of diversification and can hold… Continue reading Grow With These Green ETFs and Mutual Funds | Kiplinger
5 Great Green Stocks Making a Direct Impact | Kiplinger
It’s the end of business as usual. To save the planet, consumers, companies and governments all over the world are stepping up their sustainability game, or at least pledging to do so. That’s important, because it will take all parties working to fight climate change if we are to get to a net zero-world –… Continue reading 5 Great Green Stocks Making a Direct Impact | Kiplinger