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Although several studies have shown that wealthier people tend to be happier, prioritizing money over all else can also be harmful. Money correlates with happiness, but only to a point.
The investment community tends to evaluate a company’s quarterly earnings based on the Earnings per Share (EPS) metrics. Companies that miss earnings expectations are usually punished hard, as investors tend to sell off the company’s share price materially.
New alternative minimum tax (AMT) provisions came into effect on January 1, 2024.
The federal government introduced AMT in 1986 to ensure high income individuals paid a fair share of tax.
The federal government introduced AMT in 1986 to ensure high income individuals paid a fair share of tax.
One of the most enjoyable parts of being a contributor to Canadian MoneySaver is interacting with fellow MoneySavers. Many are not only passionate about personal finance but also want to help others increase their level of financial understanding.
It was a dark and stormy night...
The crack of the COVID bullwhip could still be heard and felt echoing down Bay Street.
Restaurants and clubs, once flourishing, now were boarding up the windows out of fear of what unpredictable event might befall them on this ominous night.
The crack of the COVID bullwhip could still be heard and felt echoing down Bay Street.
Restaurants and clubs, once flourishing, now were boarding up the windows out of fear of what unpredictable event might befall them on this ominous night.
As we approach year-end, there are several tax planning considerations to keep in mind. Let’s review five of them.
Can you guess the fastest-growing age group in Canada? A case of prune juice if you guessed those living to 100 and beyond. In the next 40 years, Canada is expected to have almost 100,000 centenarians.
Saving a downpayment for a home in Canada has become increasingly difficult for first-time buyers. Many people in this situation turn to parents, family members and lenders for help. But the Canadian government offers some assistance, too, through tax savings for those that qualify.
In the first part of this series, we explored existing research which showed how the equity allocation of the average U.S. investor has historically proven to be the single greatest predictor of future U.S. stock market returns (see the March/April 2024 edition of Canadian MoneySaver). We hypothesized that this metric, when applied to Canada instead of the U.S., also could be highly predictive of future Canadian stock market returns.