U.S. bank stocks have seen their share values rise since the November 8th election which could also impact the stock price performances of financial institutions north of the border, such as Royal Bank of Canada. Here’s why the banking sector could benefit big time under a Donald Trump Presidency.
Read More »Trump Victory Has Many Thinking of Moving to Canada? Here’s a Cost of Living Comparison
You might have heard people claiming that they'd flee to Canada if Trump — or Clinton — won (maybe you've even said so yourself) but you might be surprised to learn that life can get costly over the border. Here is a quick look at what you would pay were you to flee to our neighbors to the north.
Read More »Have Some Money to Invest? Here’s How To Protect Yourself From Ponzi Schemes & Financial Fraud
It is important to ask the right questions and do your own due diligence before selecting an advisor or participating in an investment. This article presents 10 basic steps all investors can take as well as certain indicators that should serve as red flag warning signs of the potential for trouble down the road.
Read More »It’s All-but-certain the Federal Reserve Will Raise Interest Rates In December – Here’s Why
Given what the charts below show it’s all-but-certain that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in December.
Read More »Central Banks Creating A Looming Bubble in Long-Term Debt
In the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2007–2009, analysts and prognosticators have argued over what will likely be the next big bubble: will it be in auto loans, in equities, government bonds, or even in housing again? In fact, the biggest risk facing financial markets may be the financial asset duration bubble. Let me explain why that may well be the case.
Read More »What the Heck Is Going On With the Chinese Yuan?
If you think that China's currency is a little confusing, you're not alone. Sometimes China devalues its currency on purpose and other times, China hoards gold or dumps U.S. bonds to prop it back up and protect its value. What gives? Today's infographic demystifies the Chinese Yuan.
Read More »In Debt? Consolidate It (Without Using A Service) – Here’s How
Getting out of debt is rarely simple or painless. It’s a process that takes a great deal of time and requires a significant amount of patience. While there are a number of options to consider (including debt management and bankruptcy), the first step you should take — the least drastic one — is debt consolidation. This article looks at five alternatives, and weight the pros and cons of each.
Read More »Sovereign Credit Risk: Where Does Your Country Rank Among These 50 Countries?
Drawing on a pool of more than 30 measures spanning financial data, surveys and political insights, the BlackRock Sovereign Risk Index below provides investors with a framework for tracking sovereign credit risk in 50 countries.
Read More »Purchase A Home Without A Mortgage – Here’s How
Although a mortgage is a common way to purchase a home it isn't the only way to purchase a house. If you think outside the box, you can possibly pull off a home purchase without a costly loan. Below are 4 novel ideas.
Read More »Should you keep renting, or should you buy a home? (+2K Views)
Should you keep renting, or should you buy a home? It's an age-old dilemma nearly every American adult wrestles with at some point. No one wants to throw their hard-earned cash away on rent payments they'll never see again when they could be investing in a home that will grow in value and potentially provide a nice return one day. If that line of thinking sounds familiar, Todd Sinai, a real-estate professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, would like to stop you right there.
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