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5 not-so-great Black Friday deals

Black Friday bargain hunters may not actually be getting the best deals, reports the Wall Street Journal.

By Staff |November 29, 2013

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Meet the original wolf of Wall Street

The investment firm Jordan Belfort helmed in the 1990s boasted hookers in the basement, little-person tossing on Fridays, and drugs all the time, says New York Magazine.

By Staff |November 29, 2013

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A gov’t delay may be hurting your clients’ pensions

Your clients’ CPP cheques may be a few dollars short because of a lag in information sharing between two federal departments, reports the Toronto Star.

By Staff |November 29, 2013

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Capitalism quotes: Who said it—NYC’s next mayor or the Pope?

New York City’s mayor-elect Bill de Blasio has been outspoken about what he sees as the ills of capitalism: social inequality and poverty.

By Staff |November 29, 2013

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Coca-Cola and Nestle could boost portfolios

Consumer staples offer long-term growth and inflation protection.

November 28, 2013

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Police take down Toronto ID fraud ring

An alleged organized crime ring targeting the Ontario government and the private banking industry has been dismantled by a joint effort from the RCMP, border agents and Ontario police.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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Canada losing appeal as destination for business investment

Canada has dropped 11 spots since last year on the University of Calgary School of Public Policy’s annual review of global tax competitiveness.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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Homeownership slipping away from more Canadians

A stronger housing market and increasing mortgage rates mean housing was less affordable in Q3, RBC Economics’ latest housing trends and affordability report shows.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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No perfect scores on this financial quiz

Canadians have some studying to do when it comes to financial literacy, show the results of the Bridgehouse investor knowledge index.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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Nearly half of Canadians waiting to click ‘buy’ on Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday - one of the busiest online shopping days of the year - is continuing to grow in popularity for Canadian consumers, shows BMO’s 2013 holiday spending outlook.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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