Economic update, Canadian housing market, and long-term investment planning

 March 26, 2024 |Elinesky Schuett Private Wealth
In this week’s economic update, we examine the latest economic indicators coming from the U.S. and Canadian economies – specifically, we unpack the encouraging signs of growth in both markets, how their performance is contrasting in some ways, and what...
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International Women's Day Event

Economic update and celebrating female leaders in our community

 March 11, 2024 |Elinesky Schuett Private Wealth
In this week’s economic update, we are addressing concerns that have re-emerged about some U.S. regional banks and the impact of sustained interest rate hikes on commercial real estate loans. We revisit and explain the factors that drove the failure of...
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The five flags “watch list”: Protecting our most vulnerable

The five flags “watch list”: Protecting our most vulnerable

 March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
Exploiting and harming those most vulnerable in our society is on the rise. Here are five signs of elder abuse to be on the watch for. While many Canadians look forward to enjoying the later years of their lives - either in full retirement or for some...
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The Fiendish Five – five common scams to be on the lookout for

The Fiendish Five – five common scams to be on the lookout for

 March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
As our online lives continue to expand, cybercriminals are also increasing their nefarious efforts. To fight back, here are five common cyber scams to be aware of, and tips on how to avoid them. In the pre-Internet world, the most common method of theft...
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Protecting your business: Four scams to look out for

Protecting your business: Four scams to look out for

 March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
Whether you run a manufacturing business, an online consulting firm or a florist shop, you have information that is valuable to crafty cyber criminals. That’s why it’s important for small to medium-sized businesses to have a cybersecurity plan in place...
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BoC holds rates steady in March

BoC holds rates steady in March

 March 07, 2024 |Claire Fan, Economist, Royal Bank of Canada

The Bank of Canada (BoC) held the overnight rate unchanged for a fifth consecutive meeting, extending a pause that started after the last hike in July last year. 

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