Three reasons why 2024’s 2% inflation isn’t 2019’s 2%

September 25, 2024 |Frances Donald, Nathan Janzen and Abbey Xu

Canada is back at 2% inflation, but it’s too soon to pop the champagne. What’s driving prices now looks very different from before the pandemic.

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The Wealthy Barber on how a cottage can complicate estate planning

September 23, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

“The last thing you want is for your cottage, a place of great memories, a true family treasure, to end up being a wedge that drives your family apart.”

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Canadian inflation pressures eased further in August

Canadian inflation pressures eased further in August

September 17, 2024 |Nathan Janzen and Abbey Xu
The slowing in year-over-year price growth to a 2.0% rate - the lowest since February 2021, and right in line with the Bank of Canada’s (BoC's) 2% inflation target - was largely driven by lower gasoline (and oil) prices but broader underlying inflation...
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Proof point: Financial returns after a post-secondary education have diminished

Proof point: Financial returns after a post-secondary education have diminished

September 12, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia and Abbey Xu

The income earned by graduates has lagged tuition growth, particularly in fields such as engineering, architecture, and related sciences.

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Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, hones in on downside risk

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, hones in on downside risk

September 04, 2024 |Claire Fan

Growth in the third quarter is already looking to undershoot the BoC’s July forecast. We continue to expect another rate cut in October.

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Video: The Wealthy Barber: Is your Will’s executor ready?

August 30, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

When estate planning, remember to include your personal property and heirlooms

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Video: The Wealthy Barber wants to know: Are you making a Will?

August 30, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Why you should make a Will and include an up-to-date net-worth statement

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Inflation keeps on slowing in Canada in July

Inflation keeps on slowing in Canada in July

August 20, 2024 |Claire Fan and Abbey Xu

The 2.5% reading is the lowest since March 2021.

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A guide to family meetings: Five tips to consider

A guide to family meetings: Five tips to consider

July 31, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

These strategies can help make family meetings an effective tool in wealth-transfer planning.

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Wealth transfer: Five tips to help avoid family conflict

Wealth transfer: Five tips to help avoid family conflict

July 31, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

You can preserve family harmony and your wishes for your estate with careful planning and open conversations.

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