No tantrum after the Fed’s taper talk
The U.S. Federal Reserve announcement sees interest rates and asset purchases unchanged as the U.S. economy grapples with the Delta variant.
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So, another minority Liberal government. What now?
What does another Liberal minority government mean for politics, markets and your portfolios? Richard Schmidt, Senior Investment Analyst at MD Financial Management, explains.
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Bank of Canada: No changes for September
No changes in policy for the Bank of Canada in September: Holds its target for the overnight interest rate at 0.25%.
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What happens to my RRSP in a divorce?
Wondering what happens to your retirement savings in a divorce? Learn who’s entitled to the RRSPs accumulated during a marriage or common law relationship.
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Scholarship trust vs RESP: Which is the better way to save for a child’s post-secondary education?
When saving for a child’s post-secondary education, there are two types of RESP: regular RESP, and group RESP or “scholarship trust.” Learn the differences.
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What you need to know about inflation and why headlines are likely overblown
Mark Fairbairn, Assistant VP and Portfolio Manager at MD Financial Management, breaks down the recent jump in inflation – what it is, what caused it and if it really matters.
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Still waiting…Fed holds on interest rates, asset purchases as virus continues to weigh on outlook
In July’s announcement, the U.S. Federal Reserve held the line on interest rates and asset purchases as it waits for signs the economic recovery is sustainable. It’s now a waiting game.
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Episode 18: What’s up with fixed income, inflation and the global economy as we try to stomp out the pandemic?
Craig Maddock and Ian Taylor of MD Financial Management recap the second quarter and discuss what’s ahead for markets, the economy and MD.
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Amidst mostly positive news, the Bank of Canada eases up on bond purchases, keeps rates steady
With the economy improving, the Bank of Canada struck a positive note, holding interest rates steady while reducing its bond purchases.
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The pension income tax credit: One benefit of opening a RRIF early
With some smart tax planning, you can take advantage of the pension income tax credit to reduce your household tax bill. Learn how.
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Episode 17: Why cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin don’t fit in our investment philosophy
Jean-Francois Bordeleau, Mark Fairbairn and Craig Maddock of MD Financial Management discuss cryptocurrencies within the framework of MD’s investment philosophy.
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Fed stays put on rates but dot plots rise
No changes to U.S. Federal Reserve monetary policy. The Fed holds rates and continues with asset purchases, expect at least one rate hike by the end of 2023 as the post-pandemic bounce-back takes hold
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Episode 16: The financial planning and investing landscape for Canada’s physicians
Julie Petrera and Jean-Francois Bordeleau discuss investing within the context of financial planning for physician families in the current environment. Listen now!
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Bank of Canada: Target rate to stay put until later in 2022
The Bank of Canada announced it will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 0.25% while it keeps a close eye on the economy and inflation.
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DIY investing as part of your financial plan
Join us for a presentation designed to help you better understand your DIY investing options.
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How to withdraw funds tax-efficiently in retirement
The best order for withdrawing funds in retirement starts with your goals and circumstances. Learn some strategies to get the most out of your withdrawals.
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The value of financial advice
Industry studies that attempt to quantify the value of financial advice have found that working with a financial advisor has real benefits. Learn more.
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Investing with robo advisors: What to expect
A middle ground between DIY investing and working with an advisor, robo advisors promote ease-of-use and the appeal of doing everything online. Learn more.
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5 myths about robo advisors
Here are the five most common myths we hear about robo advisors, and the truths about robo advisors that you need to know instead.
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Investing Responsibly
Don't miss this webinar where we'll explore the idea of responsible investing and how to integrate environmental, social and governance criteria (ESG) in your investments. You will also learn how MD F
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