No. 541When CPP and OAS Payments Increase Around Your BirthdayAsk a Planner When do I receive the 10% increase? I turned 75 years old on May 15th, and my pension remained the same value on May 28th.…
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No. 541When CPP and OAS Payments Increase Around Your BirthdayAsk a Planner When do I receive the 10% increase? I turned 75 years old on May 15th, and my pension remained the same value on May 28th.…
No. 542Laurentian Bank and BRP: What Investors Need to KnowHere’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week. Laurentian Bank BRP Inc Featured RRSP Accounts featured EQ Bank Build your retirement savings with 1.50% interest, tax-deferred…
No. 543How to Buy a Car in Canada: 7 Tips for NewcomersWhen my family and I moved to Canada in 2019, we thought we had a clear plan. My wife, an Ottawa native, was returning home after more than…
No. 544Auto Insurance Deductible Explained: What It Is and How It WorksCar insurance is required for drivers across Canada, and many policies include a deductible—the portion of a claim you must pay before your insurer covers the rest. Deductibles…
No. 545Bank of Canada June 4, 2025 Rate Decision ExplainedThe Bank of Canada (BoC) held its key overnight rate steady at 2.75% in its June 4 decision, signaling little near-term movement in Canadian benchmark interest rates. This…
No. 546Why the Bank of Canada Kept Interest Rates Unchanged on June 4The Bank of Canada (BoC) left its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 2.75% on Wednesday, June 4. In announcing the decision, Governor Tiff Macklem emphasized that policymakers are…
No. 547How to Negotiate a Job Offer for Better BenefitsNot all workplace benefits packages are equal. Before accepting a job offer, take the time to review the benefits carefully so you understand what’s covered and where gaps…
No. 548How to Use Home Equity to Fund Your RetirementHow much of your net worth is tied up in your home? Statistics Canada reports that the median net worth for senior families in 2023 was $1,109,700, and…
No. 549Spot Romance Scams: Canadian Guide to Relationship FraudThis article is part of a series offering practical advice on protecting the people and information you care about from fraud and scams. More columns will follow. Being…
No. 550Nvidia Stock Rally: What’s Driving the SurgeA broad global rally in stocks that began in Asia on Thursday cooled as investors weighed uncertainty over the next steps after a U.S. court blocked many of…
No. 551Do US Tariffs Apply to Canadian Imports?Prime Minister Mark Carney said he “welcomes” the U.S. Court of International Trade’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariff actions that targeted most countries. On…
No. 552Bitcoin Price Surges to New All-Time HighWelcome to the Canadian Crypto Observer. Financial journalist and author Aditya Nain provides insight on market-moving headlines to help Canadian investors navigate the cryptocurrency market. Could bitcoin continue…
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