Interest Rate Hovers July 2009
Remember when interest rates were set to 0.25% and we thought it was a temporary thing? Yeh, good times.
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Random Thoughts: When Celebrities Go…
Celebrity deaths of Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson cause us to rethink the impact of celebs on the economy. Michael James points out the Grocery Bag Lessons in Economic Incentives, so what does the summer hold for the Michael Jackson recovery?
GM Bankruptcy Uncharted Territory
Funny the Government in 2009 poured billions into GM and the Car Industry, but didn’t do anything about Nortel, wonder why?!?
0.25 % Interest Rates, Holy Cow!!!!
In April 2009, the Bank of Canada shocked the financial world by lowering its key overnight rate to just 0.25%, marking the brink of “free money” territory. This post captures the economic anxiety of the time: a collapsing economy, deflation fears, and uncertainty around whether the big banks would pass the savings on to consumers. Through a personal and humorous lens, it examines how rapidly shifting interest rates reshape our expectations about inflation, savings,
RRSP Season is OVER!
Learn about the significance of RRSP season and how it can impact your taxes. Discover strategies to maximize your contributions and reduce your tax load.
