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The Maple Leafs have a tax disadvantage that hurts our chances to win the Stanely Cup, writes Peter Watson. Brace yourself Toronto Maple Leafs fans: you might never win the Stanley Cup again or at least for a long time. It has a lot to do with money. There are 32 teams so you would … Why the Toronto Maple Leafs might not win the Stanley Cup again
Be smart on how you manage your investments, writes Peter Watson. How is it possible to understand the stock price of a specific company? One option is to spend endless hours researching the company, understanding the industry in which it operates and then evaluate other considerations including trends, politics, currency exchange rates and all other … A Guide on How to Invest
Job loss will happen because of new technology, writes Peter Watson. The idea of job security will disappear. Things are changing and generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the culprit. For many people their game plan for life was to get a university education, work hard at a well-paying job and enjoy a happy financially prosperous … Is Your Job at Risk?
It is time for a new federal economic strategy, writes Peter Watson. Recent high interest rates have caused much hardship for many Canadians. It is time to consider other options. Canada’s economic objective is to maintain steady growth while controlling inflation. That goal benefits us all and should remain. The current and accepted strategy to … New Federal Economic Strategy Could Benefit Canadians
Recent stock market volatility can highlight the importance of being a long-term investor, writes Peter Watson. In lazy days of summer, the stock market shocked us with a sudden decline in value and investors started to worry. In mid-August, US stock values plummeted as measured by the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Industrials. The … The Stock Market Freakout
TD faces a huge fine for failing to enforce anti-money-laundering requirements, writes Peter Watson. The Toronto Dominion Bank is bracing itself for a $4 billion fine. The issue is its failure to follow strict rules against money laundering in some of its US bank branches. Money-laundering as defined by the Investopedia website is “an illegal … TD Bank Bracing for $4 Billion Fine