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25
May

Four things to consider when transferring the cottage to the kids

There are things to consider when transferring a cottage to your heirs. Consider these four issues.

23
May

Are we ever going to get to that recession?

A stock market forecast can be a complicated, nuanced thing. Right now, though, any outlook boils down to a simple question: Are we on the verge of a recession or not?

20
May

3 Reasons to Celebrate Small Wins

Motivation breeds creativity, and focusing on progress helps ignite engagement: Why it’s always time to spotlight achievements, large and small.

18
May

Average Canada home price is up more than $100,000 since January

Canada’s housing market sprang back to life in April with sales rising more than 11 per cent from the month before.

16
May

Five books on the best approaches to being an investor

What to read to better understand how to make your money grow

9
May

How to worry wisely about artificial intelligence

Rapid progress in AI is arousing fear as well as excitement. How worried should you be?

6
May

Why all the fuss over mandatory RRIF withdrawals?

Mandatory RRIF withdrawals aren’t as onerous as they’re sometimes made out to be. In no way do they force seniors to deplete their savings in a way that could cause them to run out of money.

4
May

Managing Your Time Well Won’t Make You More Productive. But This Will.

Productivity is about energy management — not time management

29
Apr

Need a reason to cut back on sugar? Here are 45

A comprehensive evaluation of evidence from past studies, conducted by researchers from China and the United States, has linked an excessive sugar intake to 45 harmful health effects. Here’s what to know.

27
Apr

Accountants 101: Do I need one to file my income taxes?

Every tax season, many of us are forced to confront the same question: should you fork out for an accountant or brave it alone? We break down the pros and cons of each.