Introducing "Dollars & Sense"

Your go-to blog for demystifying the world of finance and improving financial literacy in a fun and light-hearted way!

With a big focus on simplifying complex concepts, this blog aims to make finance accessible to everyone. Whether you're a beginner looking to understand the basics or a seasoned investor seeking new insights, Dollars & Sense has got you covered.

What makes this blog even more special is the diverse range of content it offers, featuring contributions from other RBC professionals. Get ready to embark on a journey of financial enlightenment as we break down financial topics, share practical tips, and deliver engaging content. Stay tuned for weekly posts that will empower you to make informed decisions and take control of your financial future.

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Bank of Canada set to make the first interest rate cut of easing cycle

 June 04, 2024 |Nathan Janzen and Claire Fan
Evidence has continued to build that the current high level of interest rates is no longer needed. All ducks appear to be in a row for the Bank of Canada (BoC) to kick-start the policy easing cycle and lower the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 4...
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Three key ESG themes for 2024

Three key ESG themes for 2024

 May 10, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

RBC Capital Markets' Sustainable Finance Group provides an overview of three key environmental, social and governance themes that it believes will shape the sustainable finance market in 2024.

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Nuclear energy sector getting the push it needs

Nuclear energy sector getting the push it needs

 May 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

The nuclear industry is experiencing a rebirth amid the global energy transition, a time of economic and energy security uncertainty and a generational shift of preferences.

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Biodiversity: Investing in the world’s most important asset

Biodiversity: Investing in the world’s most important asset

 May 07, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Investments in solutions that fight nature and biodiversity loss are a vital step in curtailing climate change and nature-related risks.

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Does your family have a succession plan? Tips for maintaining harmony

 May 01, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Why having ongoing multigenerational conversations with your loved ones is important when discussing the family business.

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You have a business plan. What’s your retirement plan?

 May 01, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Planning options to consider in building a retirement nest egg as a business owner.

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Proof Point: A weaker Canadian dollar won’t necessarily derail BoC interest rate cuts

Proof Point: A weaker Canadian dollar won’t necessarily derail BoC interest rate cuts

 May 01, 2024 |Nathan Janzen and Claire Fan
Proof point: The timing and magnitude of interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada will be determined by domestic economic and inflation conditions and not the gap in monetary policy with the U.S. Federal Reserve or the value of the Canadian dollar....
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Video: The Wealthy Barber: Settling estates and being an executor is becoming more complicated

 April 30, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Being an executor can be stressful. Are you ready for the job ahead?

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Video: The Wealthy Barber’s ageless estate planning advice

 April 30, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

David Chilton's guidance on Wills, powers of attorney hasn't changed

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How lowering the number of non-permanent residents will impact Canada’s economy

How lowering the number of non-permanent residents will impact Canada’s economy

 April 05, 2024 |Nathan Janzen
Federal government efforts to limit non-permanent resident arrivals will likely slow the pace of gross domestic product growth in 2025 and beyond. However, per-capita GDP, the unemployment rate, broader inflation pressures, and interest rate expectations...
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