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 CanadaFront-loading and free money: How to maximize your child's RESP
Factors such as the timing and amount of contributions as well as the investment strategy used can make a big difference in the growth rate of money in an RESP.
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Value Village has shopping list of levers to increase market share: CIBC
The thrift store operator stands to benefit from the growing popularity of thrifting and is well positioned to go on the acquisition trail, but there are risks to its expansion plans.
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Resist major portfolio changes despite rates peaking, money managers say
"It is 'time in the market', rather than 'timing the market' that will deliver long-term compounding of wealth," one expert says.
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Time to celebrate falling inflation? Not yet, Desjardins says
"Can policymakers rest easy? We're not so sure," said Royce Mendes, managing director and head of macro strategy.
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One-third of Canadians say the BoC should hold rates at 5%: survey
Despite the financial pain higher borrowing costs are inflicting, some Canadians would prefer to see inflation slow further before rate cuts happen.
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Some economists expect inflation back in BoC target range for June
A pair of economists see the latest headline inflation print coming in at 2.9%, the lowest in over two years.
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Immigration likely has 'neutral' effect on inflation: Macklem
Ramped-up immigration can help ease the labour shortage but it also adds to demand for consumer products and housing.
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Bank of Canada hikes rate to 5%, expects inflation to be above 2% until mid-2025
The Bank says it's balancing the risks of over- and under-tightening monetary policy.
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Labour market adds 60K jobs as Bank of Canada eyes another hike
"After the data, markets are moving to more fully price in a rate hike next week and another one later in the year," one economist says.
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Pressure on BoC to cut rates and avoid mortgage payment shock: Desjardins
The faster inflation can be tamed, the quicker rate cuts can be implemented and prevent financial pain for some homeowners, the report says.
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History gives clues to how TSX could perform after rate hikes stop
Is now the time to start buying stocks or should investors hold off? Money managers weigh in on what might lie ahead for the TSX.
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Hedge fund that targeted Nuvei twice says it's no longer short the stock
The Canadian payments firm's stock price declines have reached its target range, Spruce Point Capital says.
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Tech founders leave Toronto and find big wins in smaller cities
With the surge in home prices and rise in remote work, some tech entrepreneurs are opting to move to smaller markets and finding they don't need to be in the big city to be successful.
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Here's the advice NHL draft picks get on how to manage the sudden rush of money
For this year's top NHL prospects, getting drafted is not only their big break on the ice, it also means a significant financial windfall.
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First-time buyers worried about down payments falling short: Royal LePage
The strain is becoming significantly more widespread in Calgary and Atlantic Canada as those housing markets heat up, the survey finds.
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Small businesses turning to credit cards to ‘keep the lights on’: Equifax
Business owners might be shifting from bank loans to credit cards to avoid having a fixed payment schedule, the survey suggests.
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Ultimate real estate: Celeb designer’s $5M home for sale with ‘lived-in modern’ look
Buyers will find a mix of textures, marble and warm tones throughout the house, from a designer-contractor couple.
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Summer rate hikes won’t bring pullback in home prices: RBC
Any buyers hoping for a home price decline this year could be left disappointed, according to the report.
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Three 'dividend aristocrat' stocks that fund managers made their top picks
Dividend aristocrats are all about long-term, reliable payouts.
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S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index components
The S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index had 91 components as of mid-June, 2023.