Personal Finance Canada

It’s time to talk about investments, no matter how diverse they may be. Whether it’s in stocks, cryptocurrencies, ventures, let’s discuss them! Ask questions, discuss the markets, or compare your portfolios.

Italy dealt a surprise blow to its banks and sent shockwaves across the sector in Europe by setting a one-off 40% tax on profits reaped from higher interest rates, after reprimanding lenders for failing to reward deposits.

We chat about real estate, mortgages, and everything related.

It’s Monday, the start of a new week.

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That's the benchmark price in Vancouver. Let's say one has $300k for a downpayment. What does the household income, pre-tax, have to be to afford that home?

I know there are online calculators, but I'm not sure how accurate they are, and I figure this group will be more knowledgeable.

Finance is a combination of luck, good/bad decisions, and a little bit of chance!

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“There are some things people shouldn’t worry about,” he said. “This is one.”

“Berkshire bought $10 billion in U.S. Treasurys last Monday. We bought $10 billion in Treasurys this Monday. And the only question for next Monday is whether we will buy $10 billion in 3-month or 6-month” T-bills, Buffett told CNBC.

Buffett did note that the concerns are valid though but not enough to change his views on U.S. Treasurys and the dollar

It’s time to talk about investments, no matter how diverse they may be. Whether it’s in stocks, cryptocurrencies, ventures, let’s discuss them! Ask questions, discuss the markets, or compare your portfolios.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called the downgrade "arbitrary".

“Fitch’s decision does not change what Americans, investors & people all around the world already know: that Treasury securities remain the world’s preeminent safe & liquid asset, and that the American economy is fundamentally strong,” Yellen has said.

“Continued migration to the province, along with our relative affordability, has supported the stronger demand for housing despite higher lending rates,” said Ann-Marie Lurie, the board's chief economist, in a news release.

“At the same time, we continue to struggle with supply in the resale, new home and rental markets resulting in further upward pressure on home prices.”

We chat about real estate, mortgages, and everything related.

Company says an error is affecting some Meridian Credit Union customers

It’s Monday, the start of a new week.

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I did a short contract with an entity in the US and am trying to figure out how they can pay me. I have a business and a Canadian business account.

Is there a recommended low risk/effort service I should use? I am in Ontario if that matters.

Finance is a combination of luck, good/bad decisions, and a little bit of chance!

Let’s talk about your ups and downs! What successes did you have this week? Who messed up?

Come talk about your job, your salary, and everything related to it.

We chat about real estate, mortgages, and everything related.

It’s Monday, the start of a new week.

Ask your embarrassing, silly, or worrisome questions. Come learn and discover without judgment.

My TFSA is not maxed, I have a few investments but nothing crazy. No GICs either. Should I focus on TFSA first, then GICs? I have a large lump of cash just sitting in a chequing account doing nothing as well.

Finance is a combination of luck, good/bad decisions, and a little bit of chance!

Let’s talk about your ups and downs! What successes did you have this week? Who messed up?

Come talk about your job, your salary, and everything related to it.