Yahoo Home Michelle Zadikian is a senior reporter for Yahoo Finance Canada based in Toronto, Ontario. She previously worked at BNN Bloomberg and held a number of roles in television, digital and radio. Prior to that, she was on-air at Toronto-based local news radio station CityNews680. She holds a Certificate in Advanced Financial Advice from the Canadian Securities Institute.
Yahoo Finance CanadaLove dividends? Don't overlook beaten-down preferred shares
The preferred share market has been battered by the rapid rise in interest rates, but that has also created some solid entry points, money managers say.
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The 'income' is back: Fixed income returning to favour with money managers
Bond experts weigh in on the best ways retail investors can add fixed income exposure to their portfolio.
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Half of condo investors with mortgages in GTA are not making money: Report
The surge in interest rates has pushed ownership costs higher, outpacing monthly average rents.
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U.S. regional banking troubles only in 'early innings': CIBC CEO
It's one of the reasons why the lender is sitting on the bench instead of hunting for potential deals in the regional bank sector.
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Why TFSAs are a top choice in estate planning
Many Canadians spend their lives building wealth, and that's why it's so important to shield it from the tax man upon death.
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Interest rates will likely stabilize around these levels: Sun Life CEO
With structural factors impacting inflation, the head of Canada's second-largest insurer says rate cuts will be hard to come by.
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Some variable-rate borrowers will need $160,000 to avoid rising payments: Desjardins
Many homeowners will face risks when it comes time to renew their mortgage, but newer variable-rate borrowers will face the biggest shock of all, the analysis says.
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Homebuyers opting for short-term, fixed mortgages in hopes rates will fall: Ratehub
The once-ultra popular variable rate mortgage is still being shunned by buyers and likely won't see demand rebound until rates fall, the report says.
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'Difficult to get your head around' the barriers to building homes: RioCan CEO
The company has turned its focus to rental buildings and condo towers as cities across the country grapple with an affordability crisis.
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Ultimate real estate: Houseboat offers cottage living in the city
The price tag is extremely affordable compared to average selling prices in the Greater Toronto Area, but you'll have to give up some modern conveniences.
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Getting the best bang for your buck with your tax refund
From paying off debt to investing for retirement, experts weigh in on how Canadians should prioritize using their tax refund.
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Why solid earnings might not matter for Canadian banks this quarter
Barclays analyst John Aiken has downgraded his ratings on three banks and cut the price targets across the sector.
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Hungry for dividends? Look no further than the TSX, CIBC says
TSX-listed companies are now shelling out more than $100 billion in dividends annually, according to the report.
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Job market held strong in April, providing little relief to Bank of Canada
Canadian employers added 41,000 jobs in the month, more than double economist estimates.
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The window for asking the boss for a raise might be closing
One economist says there are underlying signs the job market might be easing, bringing the days of strong wage growth close to an end.
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Cracks forming as more Canadians set to fall behind on debt payments: RBC
Consumer insolvencies could rise by nearly 30% over the next few years, the RBC Economics report says.
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TSX operator looks to AI as newest investor tool for smaller companies
It could open the door to new insights and analytics for lesser-known firms, such as those listed on the TSX Venture.
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Three-quarters of homeowners worry about mortgage renewal: Poll
Variable and fixed mortgage rates have soared to the mid-single digits from ultra-low levels in just over a year.
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Canadian workers' purchasing power fell by most in a decade last year: Oxfam Canada
Workers took the equivalent of a 3.4% pay cut in 2022 as consumer prices skyrocketed, the analysis found.
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Want to work from home? Here's how to convince your boss
While negotiations with employers might typically have centred on pay and health benefits in the past, remote work has quickly become a top priority for many workers as well.