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Most of the drop in Canadian headline CPI growth to 3.1% year over year in October (just a touch above Bank of Canada’s 1% - 3% inflation target range) came from a 4.5% month over month decline in gasoline prices. That decline also pushed year-over-year...

The most striking trend that emerged in recent months has been the return of sellers to the housing market. September was a case in point where new listings increased sequentially in all major markets (for which early reports from local real estate boards...

Higher prices at the pump pushed Canadian headline inflation rate up. Food costs are still high but growing at a slower pace. Mortgage interest costs continue to drive a disproportionate share of headline price growth. But the Bank of Canada’s preferred...

RBC Economics provides a monthly analysis of the key indicators on price trends in the United States.

Einstein once remarked that “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it… He who doesn’t…pays it.” Compound interest – interest earned on interest – is a driving force to building wealth.

When an investor transitions into retirement, the sequence of their investment returns becomes a material consideration. I discuss the benefit of the cash wedge income delivery strategy for retirees.

In today's world, investors are inundated with all sorts of news and information about the markets and their investment. In my blog this month, I wrote about the benefits of paying close attention to a stock's dividends and the underlying earnings.

“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” - Yogi Berra Plenty of time and resources are dedicated to predicting the near-term course of financial markets. In particular, the financial media seems to be obsessed with this topic, and...

Will and estate planning tips for multiple generations