Retirement calculation pitfalls
Congrats on taking the first step and figuring out how much you’ll need when you retire. Here are pitfalls to watch out for.
Inflation
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Pace of inflation falls
Interest rate hike pushed back to spring 2012
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Inflation dips, but HST still an impact
Canada’s inflation rate is only just beginning to drop after a massive spike in July that accompanied the introduction of the harmonized sales tax in B.C, Ontario and Nova Scotia.
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Economy in good shape: RBC
RBC is bullish on domestic and global growth in 2010 and 2011.
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Five reasons why a higher interest rate is a good thing
Potential home-buyers may view the 0.25% hike in interest rates as negative, but there are positive aspects as well.
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Gold bubble, anyone?
Famed economist Nouriel Roubini explains why a correction in soaring gold prices is inevitable.
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Bonds’ new adventure
A perilous future for bond funds, but still a happy ending.
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Are home prices peaking?
Even the banks agree that prices in some cities are now inflated.
