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.
Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?
Does it make sense to put some extra cash into an RRSP or use it to help pay off...
FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer
Renting out part of your new home may help cover some costs. But would it still be considered a...
Making sense of the markets this week: October 8, 2023
Lulu and Peloton’s new partnership, dud stocks of the past century, a look at the world’s stock markets and...
Alberta Pension Plan: Why Alberta wants to leave the CPP—and what would replace it
The province says pulling out of the Canada Pension Plan to create its own pension fund would benefit Albertans....
Should you use home equity to buy a house for your kids?
Some parents want to help their kids move out by borrowing against their home. Here’s how interest rates and...
Interac is expanding—first up, Wealthsimple e-transfers will get easier
If you use a fintech for banking or investing, Interac e-Transfers might get a bit easier to send and...
What’s the RRSP deadline for 2023?
You still have time to add to your retirement savings and lower your taxable income before the RRSP deadline....
Making sense of the markets this week: October 1, 2023
Meme stocks continue to capitulate, giving context to Canadian housing, and two questions: Should I worry about the U.S....