What to expect for GICs in 2024
The rates offered on guaranteed investment certificates have skyrocketed over the past two years. Here are considerations for investors...
Making sense of the markets this week: November 19, 2023
Target’s up, Walmart’s down, stocks rise as inflation falls, and insurance companies thrive as grocers stumble. Also, how’s that...
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...
What Canadian investors can do in times of world crisis and war
Stressed by headlines? Here’s how investors should manage their portfolios and their emotions in response to wars and other...
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...
Responsible investing is growing in Canada. Which ESG factors matter most?
Investors are attracted to ESG as a tool to minimize risk and boost returns, according to a new report...
How is passive income taxed in Canada?
Investment income is subject to tax in Canada, including in some tax-sheltered accounts. Find out more about how passive...
Borrowing money to invest
Should you open a margin account with your broker, or opt for an RRSP loan? Read about the potential...
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...