Financial Planning

23
Apr

Carney says close ties to U.S. have become ‘weaknesses’ that must be corrected

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an economic pep talk to the country on Sunday, using social media to make a direct appeal to Canadians frustrated by Ottawa’s deteriorating trade relationship with the United States. Canada’s close ties to the U.S. have become “weaknesses” that must be corrected, Mr. Carney said in a 10-minute video message released on YouTube. While he

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16
Apr

Are extra-bright car headlights safe? Transport Canada looks at an issue that has some drivers seething

iStock-492971054 Five years ago, I reached out to Transport Canada to see if drivers were complaining about the brightness of headlights, which seemed increasingly blinding at night.  Driving outside Toronto on dark rural roads felt especially scary. I’d find myself white-knuckling it, looking hard right and bracing for impact when an oncoming truck’s snow-white lights flooded its lane — and mine.  Was

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10
Apr

Inflation or recession? The tug of war in bond markets

April 6, 2026 The yield on ten-year American Treasury bonds is perhaps the world’s most important number, and for weeks it has been all over the place. Hundredths of a percentage point (basis points, in finance speak) matter in this market, because the Treasury’s borrowing costs underpin those for everything from mortgages to corporate bonds. It stood below 4% on

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5
Apr

Fasten your seatbelts, markets often punish assets that matter before they reward them

Martin Pelletier March 30, 2026 I’m currently teaching my youngest son how to drive. One of the most important lessons, especially at high speed, is that you don’t stare over the hood at the road right in front of the car. It’s disorienting, it’s frightening and it dramatically increases the odds of a dangerous mistake. Instead, you need to focus

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31
Mar

How high could global inflation go?

Finance & economics March 24, 2026 With luck, the Iran war won’t cause a recession. But the surge in energy prices will push up the cost of living iStock image AFTER PEAKING at more than 10% in late 2022, owing to post-pandemic supply-chain snarl-ups, overgenerous stimulus cheques and an energy shock from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, average inflation across

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3
Dec

How to Protect Your Children if you Pass Away

So you want to protect your children and leave a legacy? A simple life insurance contract can help to ensure your legacy to your children stays in tact.

26
Nov

Starting a Family and Having Kids!

What are the costs of raising children? What happens if you pass away? Will your family be able to live the same life as if you were there? Life insurance can help answer these questions.

19
Nov

Mortgage Life Insurance Protection

Be sure to cover off your mortgage so your loved ones can continue to live in the same house should you pass away before your time.

12
Nov

You’re Buying A Home? What Happens if you Pass Away?

You’re taking on a mortgage and want to protect your family in case you pass away. Life insurance is a simple and cost effective way to make sure your family can maintain their standard of living in case of your demise.

5
Nov

What is the costs to get Life Insurance?

Looking for life insurance but have no idea what it would cost? Check out this article.