Tech thrives in smaller cities
Tech hubs in smaller cities gaining traction as firms hunt for labour Toronto still dominates Canada’s tech scene but smaller markets are making inroads as companies compete to find talent, a new report says. The report by real estate services firm CBRE notes that while Toronto’s tech talent pool grew by 54 per cent between […]
Scotiabank $2.31B profit
Scotiabank reports $2.31B fourth-quarter profit The Bank of Nova Scotia is expecting a strong performance from its Canadian banking segment next year driven by higher contributions from business banking, credit cards and growth of Tangerine digital banking. The bank’s domestic operations are forecast to contribute 30 to 40 per cent of all bank earnings in […]
Make the 2020s Your Best Financial Decade
THE 2010S ARE NEARLY over, and it marks a moment to breathe, think about the decade that passed and consider the decade ahead. Think back to where you were a decade ago. Are you where you hoped you’d be in 2020? Did you make some missteps along the way? Now is the perfect time to […]
Many boomers shrug off carrying debt into retirement, study says
Carrying debt into retirement is no longer taboo for many baby boomers, according to a new survey. But experts warn that too much debt can alter your plans for your golden years. A sizable share of boomers (45%) say debt in retirement is acceptable, and nearly one in three current retirees are paying off some […]
Choosing Medicare is one of the most high-stakes decisions in retirement. How advisors can make sure clients get it right
For most people, signing up for Medicare is a retirement rite of passage. But as they turn 65 and sort through their Medicare Part A, B, C and D choices, many individuals can also be vulnerable to costly mistakes. Even done the right way, it’s a high-stakes choice. Medicare beneficiaries will need as much as […]
How Much Will I Get from Social Security If I Make $100,000 — or Some Other Income?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than a few careers with average salaries of $100,000 or more. They include financial analysts, electrical engineers, veterinarians, nurse practitioners, and astronomers. An income of $100,000 is well above the national average of $51,960 across all occupations that the government tracks, but it’s not necessarily […]