What is GDP and What Does it Mean to the Investor?
Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, is the most broadly based measure of economic performance. It isn’t perfect, but it’s the best going. Gross Domestic Product data offers the best snapshot…
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Personal Pension Plans
Planning for retirement has gotten increasingly difficult for Canadians in general, but when it comes to business owners or the self-employed, having a steady income after leaving the workforce can…
Who Should Bother With an RRSP?
Registered Retirement Savings Plans are the best tax break available for the average Canadian for one simple reason – they give the saver the opportunity to deduct contributions from taxable…
Why Do Financial Markets Go Up and Down?
Markets rise and fall as people buy and sell things – not for unforeseen and random reasons. Understanding how markets work will help you make smart decisions, and keep you…
How Do U.S. Presidential Elections Impact Stock Markets?
Historical data shows that there is a correlation between U.S. stock performance and presidential elections. But whether you want to act on this data is quite another matter.
Christmas Shopping Aftermath Campaign: Ways to Reduce Debt
Christmas teaches important lessons about living within your means and ways to reduce debt. Holiday Hangover From the motley look of you, it’s obvious that you lost the Christmas spending…
