While the Canadian stock market has enjoyed a strong rally over the past three years, it may be time to focus less on the noise and more on the strength of business as you plan new investments for the next cycle. Some companies grow faster, improve margins and build visibility well beyond the next quarter […]
When it comes to building long-term wealth in the stock market, being successful is not as difficult as it seems. Growing your hard-earned money in a meaningful way usually comes down to owning the right Canadian stocks and having the discipline to hold onto them for years to come. That means you shouldn’t panic sell […]
Can you be assured of money from investments on a fixed date, just as you receive it from a salary? If you invest in trusts, this is possible. Trusts must distribute most of their income to shareholders or be taxed at a higher rate. A trust pays you from the income it generates from the […]
Episode 815: Jon Ostenson – I Built a Million Dollar Business That Never Turned a Profit BIO: Jon is the founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, a two-time Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top 1% franchise consultant. STORY: Jon co-founded a marketing and call center company that seemed successful at first glance and […]
Empower (formerly known as Personal Capital) has been a leading money management tool in recent years. They offer great spending and investment tracking, all for free. They also recently launched an online savings account with an attractive return. My personal love affair with Mint is now over. It’s still a great free money management tool, […]
Some of the best investment decisions may not be exciting at the time. Canadian dividend stocks often fall into that category, but that’s exactly why they can deliver reliable returns for years to come. These companies typically operate in mature industries, generate steady cash flow and consistently reward shareholders even when markets wobble. While growth […]
When it comes to building long-term wealth within a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), high-quality Canadian dividend stocks are undoubtedly among the most important you will buy. While growth stocks often get the most attention for their excitement, and value stocks are always worth exploring, they’re reliable dividend-paying companies that have been quietly doing the […]
Valued at a market capitalization of $740 million, Martinrea International (TSX:MRE) is a Canadian automotive parts manufacturer specializing in lightweight construction and propulsion systems. The company designs and manufactures control arms, subframes, body structures, engine blocks, transmission cases and fluid management components, including brake lines and thermal systems. Martinrea operates globally in North America, Europe […]
Like the TSX composite index is about to end another year of solid gains, Canadian growth stocks, buoyed by real data, are back in the spotlight. Canada offers a mix of technology, resources and innovation that continues to attract global investors as many growth-oriented companies translate demand into strong results. In this article, I’ll walk […]
Few Canadian stocks combine growth, consistency and resilience in this way Dollarama (TSX:DOL) does. Over the years, the company has proven that a simple, well-executed business model can be incredibly powerful when paired with disciplined expansion and strong cost control. Dollarama is not only a retailer that performs well when consumers are under pressure. It’s […]