The seven money myths that stand in the way of a good financial plan

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[By Jennifer Cook, for Financial Independence Hub] As Canadians face year-end decisions on investments, taxes, and RRSPs, we at Co-operators have identified common gaps in financial preparedness stemming from the spread of money myths. There are many myths that can derail planning, but I’d like to talk about the top seven and offer a remedy in … Read more

What economists are saying about Bank of Canada’s steep rate increase

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[By Bianca Bharti, Financial Post] The Bank of Canada delivered a steep hike of the overnight interest rate on July 13 as it wrestles to get decades-high inflation under control. Governor Tiff Macklem and his deputies raised the policy rate by a full percentage point, bringing the interest rate up from 1.5 per cent to … Read more

Canadians suffer layoffs, pay cuts, tax hikes – MPs get pay raises

[By Linda Leatherdale, The Toronto Sun] What a cruel joke to play on cash-strapped, pandemic-weary Canadians. Effective April Fool’s Day, our elected officials in Ottawa are giving themselves fat-cat pay raises. Calculations by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who earns a whopping $365,200 a year, will get an extra $6,400. Backbenchers, … Read more

CDIC’s strengthened deposit insurance framework

Changes to deposit insurance took effect on April 30th, adding foreign currency deposits and term deposits of greater than five years to CDIC’s coverage framework. “These changes demonstrate that CDIC is keeping pace with how Canadians bank and save, so they have even greater assurance that their hard-earned money is protected at any of our … Read more

Financial Rules of Thumb to Consider Breaking

[By Pat Mertz Esswein, Kiplinger] Financial rules of thumb circle around the internet like flotsam caught in an eddy. We scrutinized five particularly persistent ones to see how they hold up. Our conclusion: Most have merit as a starting point for setting a financial goal. But depending on your personal circumstances, you may benefit from … Read more

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