On April 21, 2009, in the midst of the worst recession in 70 years, the Bank of Canada took the unprecedented step of lowering its key
lending rate to a record low of 0.25% in an effort to jump…
Presentation Details
Date: March 26th 2009
Format: Video
Duration: approx. 3 min.
This year's Ontario budget was announced on March 26, 2009. Fidelity's Peter Drake, VP Retirement and Economic Research, explains how it may impact you. Special Event
Through this economic downturn, many charities have seen donation levels drop, as potential donors feel uncertain over their future income.
Canadian wines made headlines this year when a Chardonnay from Ontario winery Le Clos Jordanne bested vintages from France and California in a tasting billed as “The Judgment of Montreal” by Cellier magazine. The victory underlined that Canadian wines can…
Returning to investing fundamentals is especially important in uncertain times like these.
In this climate, resisting emotion-based investing and maintaining a long-term view are fundamental strategies that will help you stay the course. Emotions tend to run
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Every investor dreams of buying low and selling high. Yet through the different market cycles, many investors do just the opposite: They tend to buy when the market is near its peak and sell when the markets are struggling.
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Income-generating investments play an important role in almost everyone’s portfolio. Especially in today’s challenging environment, these holdings can add stability, as well as a source of regular payouts while you wait for the markets to improve.
But it is not…
Reviewing your financial plan on a regular basis is an important part of your investment strategy. While a well-designed plan can help you achieve the long-term returns you need and see you through changing markets, it’s necessary to make periodic…
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