Is it OK to leave $100,000 in a high-interest savings account?
There is no avoiding risk. Even a high-interest savings account could lose its purchasing power. So, what’s the safest...
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Making sense of the markets this week: November 12, 2023
Disney’s winning, climate change and fossil fuel profits are tough to ignore, Buffett & Munger’s gift from God, and—boring—Canadian...
Making sense of the markets this week: November 5, 2023
Apple slips despite decent quarter, other U.S. tech thrives, Air Canada and Cameco fly high, and the U.S. Fed...
From groceries to flights to data plans: Why is Canada so expensive?
Things like competition, regulation and taxes all influence how much Canadians pay for common goods and services. Here’s why...
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Making sense of the markets this week: October 29, 2023
Big Tech third-quarter earnings are in, Bank of Canada pauses interest rate hikes, U.S. 10-Year Treasury Bond yields briefly...
Fewer banking fees, help for mortgage holders—here’s what new rules could mean for Canadians
The federal government’s new affordability measures build on other recent changes aimed at reducing financial pressure on cash-strapped Canadians....
Should you hold your mortgage inside your RRSP?
Can an RRSP be used to reduce the mortgage on a current home, or to help with the purchase...
Making sense of the markets this week: October 22, 2023
American banks and consumer companies perform better than expected, Tesla’s cost-cutting strategy results in short-term profit pain and Lulu...
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Making sense of the markets this week: October 15, 2023
Walking Dead-like inflation, Pepsi’s sugar high, Exxon’s bid for Pioneer, and utilities suffer from more competitive bonds.