By now, you’ve probably read about the new FHSA program, introduced by the Federal government to help save for a first home purchase. Many people have thought of the immediate benefits; that is, utilizing the FHSA to help fund their own down payment. This makes sense of course. The FHSA, if used to fund a… Read More
The promising start to 2023 continued for investors in April as stocks posted more gains, bond yields were stable, and inflation cooled again. However, concerns remain around the direction of central bank interest rates, the debt ceiling, and consumer spending. Here’s a summary of the main events that steered the markets. Markets are up since… Read More
The Liberal Government released the 2023 Federal Budget on Tuesday. Here are some of the highlights from the announced budget. Personal Tax Measures The Grocery Rebate The Goods and Services Tax Credit (GSTC) helps to offset the impact of the GST on low- and modest-income individuals and families. The GSTC is non-taxable, income-tested, and indexed… Read More
Last week, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was frequently in the news. This evolving story has had an effect on equity and bond markets. We reached out to various fund company fund managers for their thoughts on what happened and where we go from here. AGF Lack of confidence resulted in a run on deposits with… Read More
We hope you and your families enjoyed a happy, healthy, and relaxing holiday season. As we turn the page on 2022 and bring 2023 into focus, here are 15 topics to consider when planning for the coming year. Markets have been increasing since early-October 2022. On October 12, 2022, the S&P 500 bottomed out –… Read More