Introducing the MD Physician Council
The MD Physician Council will be made up of a diverse group of family physicians, specialists and other key influencers at different stages of their careers, representing all regions of the country.
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Tax Tips for Medical Students and Residents for the 2018 Tax Year
As a medical student or resident, being aware of things like tax benefits can help reduce the tax you pay and put you ahead financially. Here are some tax tips, including ways to help reduce your tax
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A bullish case for the lowly loonie
It’s been a few years of rough weather for the loonie since 2011 highs. However, we’ve become more positive on the prospects of the Canadian dollars. Find out why.
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Last-minute RRSP tips for physicians on the go
Here are some last minute RRSP tips for physicians, including contribution deadline, contribution limit and advice around spousal RRSPs.
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Optimizing your RRSP strategy according to your career stage
Your RRSP strategy will be different, depending on whether you’re a medical student, resident, practising physician or retired
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Winter 2018/2019 market outlook: Seeing opportunities in 2019
Market volatility has returned, causing global markets to finish lower in 2018. We believe this end-of-year sell-off was overdone.
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Bricks, mortar and commercial real estate
While it can be daunting to invest directly in commercial real estate, a private real estate pool can give access to global properties that are neither publicly owned nor traded.
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Positioning for market volatility
MD funds are designed to outperform and smooth out the ride. Vice President, Craig Maddock details how we’ve done.
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Peace, order and good dividends: Bank stocks offer a calming touch
As an industry, Canadian banks have shown amazing resilience through volatile markets.
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As expected, the Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady
The Bank of Canada announced today that it is holding interest rates steady—for the time being. Going forward, it says rates will need to rise at least 0.75% to reach a more neutral range.
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Humbling end to 2018 leads to potential for 2019
There are a few reasons to be cautious about the global economy as we head into 2019 but we remain optimistic. Our economic indicators are telling us that there’s some potential in the new year.
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Holiday reading list: Our most popular blog posts of 2018
The Top 5 stories read by Canadian doctors on the MD Blog in 2018, written by the investment experts and editorial team of MD Financial Management.
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U.S. Federal Reserve boosts rate, lowers expectations for 2019
U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it was raising its Fed Fund's rate by 0.25% to 2.25% - 2.50%, making it the fourth interest rate hike of 2018. The unanimous decision was unsurprising given market
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Healthy habits advice for physicians: A curated list for 2019
Physicians are so caught up in work and other demands that many don’t make time to care for themselves. Mental and physical health and wellness is a growing concern in the medical profession, with man
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Four tips to help you manage your finances
For new in practice physicians, setting up a debt repayment plan – and tracking where money is being spent – is a crucial step toward financial well-being.
Now that you’re finally making an income,
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Five tax tips for medical residents
As a medical resident, being aware of the tax benefits that you may qualify for can help minimize the taxes you pay.
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Insurance for medical residents
As a medical resident, your ability to earn an income is one of your most valuable assets. But life can be unpredictable. In case of accident, illness or death, insurance can help protect your future
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The Fed should pump the brakes on early 2019 hikes
Investors are tuning in to hear what the U.S. Federal Reserve will say (and how they say it) this week, when the Fed makes its next interest rate policy announcement on December 19th.
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