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Housing affordability slipping in Canada

Solid home price increases in Ontario were key to the slight erosion in housing affordability across Canada in Q4 2014, finds a report by RBC Economics Research.

By Staff |March 3, 2015

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How debt and deleveraging could lead Canada into recession

Could Canada's high household debt and rising housing prices lead the country into a recession?

March 3, 2015

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Why you should invest in U.S. specialty retail

U.S. GDP growth is boosting the specialty retail sector.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |March 3, 2015

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Near Fed majority pushes for rate hike

There may be a hike in U.S. interest rates this summer.

By Staff |March 2, 2015

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4 tips for making smart donations

The tax agency is offering a few tips to ensure those giving to charity can feel secure about their donations.

By Staff |March 2, 2015

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Raising TFSA limit not as good as it sounds

Like the federal government's pledge to introduce income-splitting for couples with children under 18, the Conservative's promise to double the contribution room for TFSAs is also coming under criticism for mainly benefiting the wealthy.

By Staff |February 25, 2015

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Quebec’s economy to grow by 2.4%

Quebec's economic outlook is improving.

By Staff |February 23, 2015

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What’s in store for Budget 2015?

Industry groups have lobbied Finance Minister Joe Oliver for tax breaks and rule changes in the 2015 budget.

February 20, 2015

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Working Canadians worry about running out of money

More than one-third of working Canadians believe that there is a serious risk that they will outlive their savings compared with only one in seven retirees.

By Staff |February 18, 2015

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Time to redefine banking: EY

Canadian banks need to reinvent themselves through simplification of businesses, deconstruction of products and an end to global universal banking.

By Staff |February 18, 2015

2 min read

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