Homebuyers get some affordability relief but strains endure

Homebuyers get some affordability relief but strains endure

January 09, 2025 |Robert Hogue
Homeownership costs have eased for three consecutive quarters in Canada. The share of income a household needs to cover mortgage payments, property taxes and utilities has fallen nationwide to 58.4% by Q3 after reaching an all-time high of 63.8% in Q4...
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How income splitting can create tax savings

How income splitting can create tax savings

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Find out what income splitting is, and how a prescribed rate loan strategy may be beneficial for you as part of tax planning.

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Five ways to pay less tax in retirement

Five ways to pay less tax in retirement

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

These strategies can help you maintain the lifestyle you had while working.

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Financial planning: Nine key areas of focus

Financial planning: Nine key areas of focus

January 01, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Important aspects to consider in organizing your financial picture.

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Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

December 18, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia, Robert Hogue and Cynthia Leach
Given the political uncertainty facing Canada, the fate of many of the measures announced in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement is highly uncertain. However, the fiscal update still serves as a snapshot of where the economy is headed and how upcoming challenges...
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Market Update from Mete Wealth Management - Dolphins, Bills and more

December 16, 2024 |Mete Wealth Management
Dear Friends, I hope you had a great weekend. Well, although it’s not quite official, my Miami Dolphins almost certainly laid to rest any hopes of making the play-offs this year with their loss yesterday. Congratulations to all the Bills fans on another...
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Bank of Canada cuts by 50 bps, signals more gradual approach to follow

Bank of Canada cuts by 50 bps, signals more gradual approach to follow

December 11, 2024 |Claire Fan
The Bottom Line: As expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) cut the overnight rate by another 50 bps to 3.25% on Wednesday, right to the top end of the BoC’s “neutral” range estimate (2.25% – 3.25%). Macklem’s opening statement made clear that with interest...
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Global Insight 2025 Outlook: Canada

Global Insight 2025 Outlook: Canada

December 03, 2024 |Sunny Singh, CFA, and Josh Nye

Despite potential headwinds, we are generally constructive on Canadian markets, though we expect less outperformance in credit.

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Market Update from Mete Wealth Management - What's the trade-off?

December 02, 2024 |Mete Wealth Management
Dear Friends, I hope you had a great weekend. North American equity markets are flirting with new highs, even as the incoming U.S. administration introduced fresh uncertainty. President-elect Donald Trump recently proposed sweeping tariffs: 25% on imports...
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Market Update from Mete Wealth Management - Trump's return and the Irish march on

November 18, 2024 |Mete Wealth Management
Dear Friends, I hope your weekend was a great one. It has been a busy few weeks of business and even some pleasure. Two weeks ago, Matt and I attended the RBC Wealth Management-Dominion Securities Managed Money Conference in Toronto. This is a highlight...
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