A little wisdom from those who’ve been there: this is not just a financial transaction—it’s your life. Sooner or later, you’ve got to get on with it. And over the 20 or 30 years it takes to pay off your mortgage, it...
During big market downturns, different types of investments can often start to move in similar directions—typically downward—regardless of their expected behaviour. Practically speaking, this means that low-volatility ETFs, while generally effective, might not always protect a portfolio from losses when the entire...
You can also review your past spending using your bank and credit card statements. When your next credit card bill comes in, give it a close read—you might be surprised by what you see. That could include recurring expenses you’ve forgotten about,...
What is an option? An option is a contract to buy or sell a security for a specific price, called the strike price, on or before the option’s expiration date. Options are available for individual stocks, stock indexes, commodities and other securities. They trade on...
How did bitcoin investors respond to the presidential election? Bitcoin jumped nearly 8% in early trading, climbing above $75,000 and smashing its previous record set in March. Other cryptocurrencies also soared, including ether, the world’s second most popular cryptocurrency after bitcoin, which rallied...
With a commitment to transparency and client education, Dyck ensures his clients are well-informed and actively involved in shaping their financial futures. At Finovo, his mission is to simplify financial planning, offering ongoing guidance as life and goals evolve. Outside of work, he...
“A tariff tends to raise costs, and it ultimately raises prices, so that’s something that we have to be prepared for,” he said. “It could tilt production mandates. A tariff makes goods more expensive, but on the same token, it also will make...
“The Bank of Canada is in a really tricky position,” Freestone said. “They obviously want to target the prosperity of all Canadians, but it’s very difficult to do that with monetary policy, because (they have) one tool.” Who’s been the most impacted by...
This form is typically used for foreign bank accounts, foreign investment accounts or foreign rental properties, but it can include other foreign assets. Foreign investments, including U.S. stocks, must be reported even if they are held in Canadian investment accounts. Foreign personal-use...
Amazon earnings highlights Share prices were up 5% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the strong earnings beat. Amazon (AMZN/NASDAQ): Earnings per share of $1.43 (versus $0.14 predicted) and revenues of $134.4 billion (versus $131.5 billion predicted). Amazon Web Services (AWS) remains the golden goose,...
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