As you might expect, volatile asset classes like emerging markets (EM, which is measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets index) tend to generate both outsized gains and outsized losses. EM topped the chart in...
Withholding tax on U.S. ETFs for Canadians U.S. equity markets represented about 46% of global equity market capitalization as of the third quarter of 2022. The S&P 500 total return in Canadian dollars over...
“The Canadian economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, although the weakening housing investment and consumer spending suggests that higher interest rates are beginning to bite. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2.9%...
Named beneficiaries vs the estate—which is better? Thanks for writing in, Catherine. A common thing we think about when doing our estate plan is how to make transferring our assets and money to friends...
Most of your money will be tied up in your home. Is your plan to leave that money to your children? If not, when would you want to access that money and how? When...
Collecting CPP and OAS while working in your 60s You can begin your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) pension as early as age 60 or as late as age 70, Simon. At age 65, you...
Also of note, RBC is set to buy HSBC’s Canadian assets. RBC also introduced a DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) that gives investors the opportunity to automatically reinvest their dividends at a 2% discount to...
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According to an RBC poll, more than 80% of young adults believe financial stability is central to their overall happiness. Luckily, getting started is surprisingly easy. And the more you do it, the easier...
“Rather than try to learn an entire new set of management skills, he should take the easier, more sensible path: Hire someone who has real experience in social media and strong relationships with advertisers...