“There’s a lack of liquidity in the condo market, so that’s preventing potential move-up buyers from reallocating that money, or buyers from moving up in the market, potentially, because their condos aren’t worth what they expected them to be worth.” Selling a condo in Toronto? It’s...
Additionally, the scale of the changes will determine the price. “Let’s say you want to change your walkway, put in a couple of flower beds, some plants, maybe change the grass, completely revamp the front,” Negodenko said. “That could be anywhere from $8,000 to $15,000 for...
Fraudsters often approach their targets on social media platforms, sometimes pretending to be a friend or family member. In this short video, Julie Kuzmic, senior compliance officer, consumer advocacy,...
Asking your financial advisor about taxes I am sorry to hear your advisor has not been helpful, Louise. The financial industry has made it confusing for consumers, and most financial advisors do not really provide financial advice. They typically provide investment advice or insurance advice, generally...
Here are some of the ways we’re (not so politely) pushing back. 1. Saying good-bye to American products Surveys repeatedly show that Canadians plan to buy fewer U.S. goods. The provinces of Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia have removed American booze from their liquor stores, causing...
According to a Leger survey conducted for Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, 62% of Canadians say protecting their home while they’re away on vacation is their biggest worry. That concern is well founded: Allstate’s claims data shows that break-ins tend to spike during the summer...
This may help to explain the results of a recent study, in which Canada made the top five countries that are most curious about investing. Canada is the fifth-most investment-curious country Analysts at foreign exchange firm BrokerChooser looked at Google searches for investment-related phrases in 17 English-speaking...
Its profit during the quarter amounted to zero cents USD per share, compared with a loss of seven cents US per share during the same period last year. The Waterloo, Ont.-based tech company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, saw its adjusted net income come...
Imagine paying for your Walmart merchandise through a crypto wallet that holds money in the form of a Walmart-issued stablecoin—let’s call it WUSD. Say you make a purchase of $100. If you pay with your credit card, Walmart would lose about $2.50 to Visa or...
The move suggests the competitive pressure for low- and no-fee trading continues at all points along the digital brokerage spectrum. In February, Questrade adopted zero commissions on all stocks and ETFs, joining Wealthsimple Trade, National Bank Direct Brokerage, and Desjardins Online Brokerage in the commission-free...