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12/18/2020
Investing lessons from the pandemic
Investing lessons from the pandemic | MoneySense
Despite the stress and drama, 2020 wasn't all for naught: it showed us which money moves to embrace, and which to avoid, in tough times. Forget the rest, if you will, but do hold on to these four financial tips.
12/15/2020
Making sense of the markets this week: December 14 | MoneySense
Making sense of the markets this week: December 14 | MoneySense
What's happening with pipeline dividends, why you can't keep the Nasdaq down, where Canada's recovery stands and more.
12/09/2020
Bank of Canada maintains interest rate: Read the official statement
Bank of Canada maintains interest rate: Read the official statement
Bank of Canada keeps interest rate at 0.25 per cent
12/05/2020
Smart holiday spending - Being festive without breaking the banks!
Smart holiday spending | MoneySense
Can you be festive without going into debt? With these money saving tips you can.
12/02/2020
Pandemic spending has budget watchers once again fretting about capital gains tax hikes.
Pandemic spending has budget watchers once again fretting about capital gains tax hikes
Jamie Golombek: With a deficit potentially hitting $400 billion, the mood may be changing on keeping capital gains tax as is
11/30/2020
Making sense of the markets this week: November 30
Making sense of the markets this week: November 30 | MoneySense
How the top 10 stocks "absolutely annihilated the S&P 500," the Dow reaches a new high, the energy sector gets a boost, and more.
11/27/2020
Switching from mutual funds to ETFs
Switching from mutual funds to ETFs | MoneySense
Thinking about switching from high-fee mutual funds to low-fee exchange-traded funds? An investor advocate walks through the steps—and watch-outs—to follow when you're ready.
11/25/2020
Making sense of the markets this week: November 23 | MoneySense
Making sense of the markets this week: November 23 | MoneySense
Bitcoin is (once again) on an incredible run; Tesla finally manoeuvres into a spot on the S&P 500; and it's déjà vaccine all over again.
11/23/2020
Canadian financial system remains resilient: Bank of Canada deputy governor
Canadian financial system remains resilient: Bank of Canada deputy governor
Debt-laden consumers and companies appear set to emerge from the unprecedented shock in decent shape
11/20/2020
Financial literacy for seniors
Financial literacy for seniors | MoneySense
If one spouse makes most or all the financial decisions, the uninvolved spouse can be left vulnerable. That's one reason seniors, their family and their advisors should try to involve both spouses in money discussions.