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Do Bull Markets Die of Old Age?

December 19, 2025 - Peter Hannula

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The Cure for High Valuations Is Growth

December 12, 2025 - Peter Hannula

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To Worry or Not? Can we learn to stop fretting and dance with uncertainty?

November 14, 2025 - Peter Hannula

To Worry or Not? Can we learn to stop fretting and dance with uncertainty?

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RBC insights

Discover the latest articles from thought leaders across our organization on everything from estate planning to philanthropy.

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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Comparing RRSPs, TFSAs, and the new FHSA

April 26, 2024 |Robin Gullason
With Canadian tax season winding down, all of us are likely looking for ways to reduce our contributions to CRA. We thought now would be a good time to remind people what options are out there for saving on a tax-deferred or tax-exempt basis, and their...
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U.S. Dollar Continues to Eclipse the Loonie

April 15, 2024 |Robin Gullason
Continued healthy readings for the U.S. economy are in sharp contrast to Canada. Markets now finally pricing in the Bank of Canada cutting interest rates ahead of the Fed. This has led the Canadian dollar to shed 3% so far this year. In the near term...
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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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Rate Relief Signals Picking Up Steam

March 22, 2024 |Robin Gullason
Canada saw the second month of a row of softer than expected inflation, a sharp contrast to the end of 2023. Recent comments from the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve suggest they are ready to cut interest rates later this year. This confirms what...
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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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