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Snowbirds face privacy threat from U.S. as hostility to foreigners ramps up: Dale Jackson

Ottawa’s warning for Canadians to expect extra scrutiny when travelling to the United States extends to snowbirds who spend part of the year south of the border.

Pro-Eyes indicator enters opportunity range: Larry Berman

The Pro-Eyes index has been mostly cautionary as froth was building in late 2024 and early 2025.

CRA sets tax-sights on growing army of gig workers: Dale Jackson

A new survey from H&R Block Canada estimates 7.4 million Canadian adults are part of the gig economy, generating 24 per cent of the country’s income.

Cheap tax-filing software can end up costing plenty: Dale Jackson

Don’t panic. There’s lots of time before the April 30 tax-filing deadline.

Keep more of your dollars invested with these 4 tax perks: Dale Jackson

Canadians who managed to beat the March 3 registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) contribution deadline now have until April 30 to claim it on their income tax return if they want a refund in the spring.

Keep more tax dollars in your pocket as filing deadline looms: Jackson

One week before last year’s income tax deadline, an H&R Block survey found 23 per cent of Canadians had still not filed. About a quarter of the laggards expected to miss the deadline and four per cent were not going to bother.

Worried about a market crash? Here’s what you should do if you’re an investor

Market volatility can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re investing for retirement or working toward long-term financial goals. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew offers some tips to help investors navigate a potential market crash with confidence.

Berman: Short-term oversold, lacks bullish catalyst

Several short-term market indicators are flashing a buy signal. Last week, the S&P 500 danced violently around key support levels as volatility and sentiment readings flashed extreme pessimism signals.

‘Elbows up’ investing will keep your retirement portfolio from becoming a trade war casualty: Dale Jackson

The global trade war launched by the U.S. has evoked the “elbows up” rally cry in Canada.

Why are titans of industry holding their tongues amid punishing Trump tariffs?

Washington political analyst Eric Ham says amid the booming chorus of despair rising against the Trump tariffs, a key note missing is the one that matters the most -- a unified voice of protest against the punishing tariffs from the business community.

Influence of Zero Day To Expiry Options (0DTE) Adding to Volatility: Larry Berman

Late in the day on Friday, it was noted that open interest in SPX 5900, 5910, 5920 calls were very large.

How to invest your RRSP contribution for the long haul: Dale Jackson

A new retirement survey from BMO shows Canadians are on track to make a record average contribution of $7,447 to their registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) this year.

Larry Berman: What is the Mar-a-Lago Accord and what might it mean for your portfolio?

“The U.S. federal budget is on an unsustainable path,” U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in 2024. Simply put, fix what is broken with U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies.

8 common RRSP flubs that could be costly to your retirement: Dale Jackson

Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) are once again the talk of the break room for millions of Canadians who contribute to them.

RRSP is just one piece of the retirement puzzle: Dale Jackson

The latest BMO Retirement Survey finds Canadians believe they need an average of $1.54 million to retire.