Mike’s Saturday Editorial

Both Sides Don’t Trust the System

God knows I don’t want to be talking about the US Election. But what is going on right now has long term implications for society. Russian hacking and fake news are all designed to delegitimize the election process. That will have consequences. 

…more from Michael: I Hope You’ve Been Paying Attention?

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Michael’s editorial – the US on the brink of revolution, top 3 stories smart people are focusing on, Mike’s Big Fat Idea. 2nd hour quote of the week, Featured Guest, Shocking Stat, Hot Properties, Live From the Trading Desk, Goofy & more.

2nd hour quote of the week, Featured Guest, Shocking Stat, Hot Properties, Live From the Trading Desk, Goofy & much more.

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Governments Want Every Single Dollar You Have

Now its a tax on Netflix. Vancouver isn’t happy with the increased property taxes from the boom and is now going to raise them 3.9% plus a 6% increase in Utility charges…. to raise more money to throw away. It’s never enough. What’s next, taxing the air you breathe (carbon tax anyone?).

….also from Michael: The Elimination of Cash

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You already pay nearly 50% in taxes, now the government wants to track every single expenditure you make with what is left. The whole “cashless” society is so cash starved government can solve their problems by taking some, or all of what you have left at the blink of an eye.

 

 

Finally – Rates Boosted Markets Yawn

After repeated passes on raising rates the Federal Reserve finally boosted them 1/4%. Stocks shrugged the move off and Gold got smashed. Michael on Personal Finances and how a US interest rate hike affects Canadians, oil and the loonie

…also from Michael: Quiz of the Day

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