- The Home Renovation Tax Credit introduced in Budget 2009 has not yet been approved by Parliament. With the Liberals threatening to pull the plug on the minority Conservative government, Canadians will be wondering if they will be able to get a tax credit on renovations. The Ottawa Citizen reported today that the Liberals are assuring Canadians that they support the HRTC no matter what.
- With stocks up more than 40% since March, Jason Zweig suggests investors should exercise caution and should not pile into stocks just because they’ve run up.
- The online savings account market place just got even more crowded. Rob Carrick reported that Ally, a division of car finance company GMAC, has opened its virtual doors by offering fairly competitive savings accounts and GICs.
- Member Cannon Fodder graciously shared a number of excel-based financial calculators on the Canadian Money Forum.
- Kathryn shared some tips on finding someone with compatible financial goals on Million Dollar Journey.
- Michael James points out why the bell curve, despite its widespread use, may not be the best way to model equity prices.
- I’m a light cellphone user and concur with the conclusion on Four Pillars that Speakout Wireless offers the best pay-as-you-go deal in Canada.
- Canadian Financial DIY points out that there is no relationship between economic growth and stock market returns.
- Thicken My Wallet has some tips for investors thinking of buying a franchise.
- Gail isn’t too pleased with our love affair with stuff.
No post on Monday on account of Labour Day. Have a great long weekend everyone!
