Ignorance of Economics and Finance Undermines Society
12/24/2018 11:11 AMEfforts to improve society and our quality of life are hindered by the unwillingness of our political and media leaders to understand the impact of economics on every facet of life. For example, poor performing markets impact retirement, and a low value Canadian...
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Business Charitable Giving Makes a Huge Difference
12/24/2018 10:54 AMPeople come together at this time of the year to help out and contribute to the community. And while it is popular to bash businesses these days, their contributions are significant and should be...
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Complete Show – Dec 22nd
12/22/2018 12:09 PMFor the first time ever we broadcast Michael's incredibly popular How to Trade Currencies show, recorded in Calgary with Victor Adair and Jack Crooks. Previously only available to subscribers at moneytalks.net, you'll hear the secrets of the currency markets, what...
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Indicators Suggesting Market is Oversold
12/21/2018 1:24 PMI should be putting the final touches on my Christmas shopping (and so should you) however, considering the ongoing market volatility, I thought it prudent to provide some perspective. I will keep it as brief as possible, as I know everyone is busy. Both the Dow in...
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We Favour Free Trade But…..
12/20/2018 9:38 AMThe advantages of a de-valued currency for Canadian exporters and domestic producers are too often overlooked when we look at our economic growth and statistics....
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New technologies, not Paris climate agreement, will do the job
12/19/2018 10:49 AMIt’s time for a rethink. The claim that global decarbonisation can be done at little or no cost is nonsense. On the contrary, switching from an overwhelmingly carbon to a non-carbon-based economy in the space of just two or three decades is really expensive. So far...
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Housing Taxes Hurting Big Time
12/19/2018 10:25 AMWhy do the same left-wing academics shouting for "windfall housing profits" to be taxed (and the media outlets that put them on the air) not recognize the dramatic decline in people's financial well-being and the negative impact on one of our most important...
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The US Trade Deficit, Explained
12/18/2018 7:30 AMThe S&P 500 is down 5 percent this year despite tremendous year-over-year earnings growth. One of the primary factors weighing on the market: fear over the ongoing international trade war, particularly with China. President Donald Trump has repeatedly cited the U.S....
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Guaranteed Prediction About Your Personal Finances in 2019
12/18/2018 7:25 AM2019 will see higher property taxes, higher carbon taxes, higher rent, higher Canadian Pension Plan permiums, higher car insurance rates, a new speculation tax for real estate, a new healthcare tax and higher interest payments. The bottom line - governments are making...
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Bitcoin Capitulation Is Not Over Yet
12/17/2018 11:41 AMBitcoin investors have endured plenty of misery this year after the leading digital currency crashed spectacularly. It would be nice for once to report that the selloff is done, and the market is ready for a huge leg up.... CLICK for complete...
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