With most regions still fighting deficits and facing murky economic forecasts, provincial governments have imposed only minor increases in taxes - or none at all
Tax professionals recommend that clients make maximum contributions to their TFSAs- by making withdrawals from RRSP or RRIF assets if no other funding is available. But it should be done in a tax-efficient way
Political parties have philosophical differences on balanced budgets
With one good salary, significant investments, several rental properties and no children, Jen and Marc are in a good position for early retirement. But they need to take steps to minimize taxes and ensure financial security
Shadow banking practices were at the heart of the 2008 financial crisis. Will they trigger another meltdown?
More than half the companies surveyed had improved results. There were also some increases in quarterly dividends
Uncertainty reigns in many economies - not only in China's
Care is required in this environment, with good margins and strong balance sheets among the key considerations
A drop in Chinese equities in June and July alarmed a lot of investors who were already worried about a slowing in China’s economy. However, this wasn’t a collapse due to faltering earnings; it was a correction from overinflated share prices. And the market correction provides an opportunity to pick up some good Chinese stocks […]
Global banks have been slow to recover from the financial crisis, but rising rates - and confidence - may boost growth