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A Guide to Why You Should Buy Bonds (And Why You Shouldn’t) Bonds have regained the haven property that made them desirable for 60/40 portfolios. But that may not matter as much as usually believed.

Look what you made me pay: Toronto sees surge in demand for short-term rentals, hotels for Taylor Swift concert dates The average daily rate of short-term rentals is up roughly 70 per cent for the duration of the pop superstar’s six-concert residency, according to AirDNA.

10 High-Paying, In-Demand Jobs of the Future That I Would Consider If I Were Planning My Career Now The career market is set for significant changes in the coming years.

Personal finance lessons from the Biden situation, or knowing when it is time to transition The Biden story happens in many families across Canada, although the stakes are much smaller.

An Heiress Just Let 50 Strangers Pick How She Spent Her Millions. Will Others Try It? A “citizens’ assembly” is a form of decision-making from ancient Greece that is now newly popular.

The Investing Boom That’s Squeezing Some People Dry Bundles of real estate and other private assets are easy to buy and hard to sell. Make sure you know how you’ll get out before you get in.

A Killer Golf Swing Is a Hot Job Skill Now Companies are eager to hire strong players who use hybrid work schedules to schmooze clients on the course.

Can ‘buy now, pay later’ programs affect your credit score? Here’s what shoppers need to know The programs vary widely from one to another, and also come with fees and interest. The Star looked at different options, how they measure up — and what to look out for.

By the numbers: How a Bank of Canada rate cut will affect mortgages and other debt payments Many borrowers eagerly waiting on the Bank of Canada to start lowering interest rates will likely see savings of less than $100 after the first cut, according to a Globe and Mail analysis of common financial scenarios.

Sign up for our webinar replay, “Phyllis’s dementia story: I am still me” https://ow.ly/HEAv30sCHtp. Hear how Phyllis Fehr protected herself and her family, and became a passionate dementia advocate after receiving an early dementia diagnosis. Along with IG Wealth Management’s Vas Pachapurkar and Christine Van Cauwenberghe, they talk about the steps you can take to proactively plan for a dementia diagnosis.

Would You Get Tested for an Alzheimer’s Gene? Early diagnosis could help some patients make long-term plans — and researchers assess new interventions.

Want to Start a Simple Business That Helps the Planet? After 'One Night's Worth of Research,' He Started an Eco-Friendly Gig And Now Makes $200K a Year Environmentally-conscious laws are picking up steam across the country. When one went into effect in Zach Cavacas's home state, he saw a lucrative business opportunity. Chances are, a similar law is coming to your state, or is already there.

8 Questions Retirees Should Ask Themselves Before Getting a Dog A canine companion can make retirement more fulfilling. Or just a lot more annoying.

Pensions put this couple in enviable position as they shift to living off retirement savings Expert explains how they can put their registered retirement savings plans to work for them.

What is income tax splitting? And how can it reduce your tax? There are several tax benefits to being part of either a married or common-law couple. These include taking advantage of the spousal tax credit and pooling your charitable donations and medical expenses to receive a larger tax credit.

If I had a million dollars: The Globe’s guide to daydreaming about money How would landing an unexpected bit of cash change your life? It’s not a bad idea to plan for a windfall

Valentine’s Day tips for talking about money as a couple Money might not be the most romantic topic for Valentine’s Day, but talking about finances with your significant other is a key element of a healthy relationship.

When Should You Get Screened for Cancer? Here’s the Latest Guidance. Cancer screening tests can help catch disease early, when there are better odds of fighting it

This week on The Living Market, Philip discusses when he believes the Bank of Canada will start cutting interest rates: https://ow.ly/2YJ330szFcS. Subscribe, rate and review now.

The Tricky Math Behind Booking Trips on a Credit-Card Company’s Travel Site The price you see on an airline’s website isn’t always the same as the one on your credit card’s travel portal.

Will surge in layoffs continue? Canadian economists say it all depends on the 'R' word … While there may be a shift in power from worker to employer this year, experts say that doesn't necessarily translate into layoffs.

The Hero Maniac Who Played 580 Rounds of Golf in One Year He lived the dream: From Jan. 3, 2023, to Jan. 2, 2024, Patrick Koenig, a 44-year-old photographer from Laguna Beach, hopped into his R.V. and spent a year crushing the golf record for 18-hole rounds played in 365 days.

You've just been offered a pre-approved credit card. Should you take it? A pre-approved credit card can improve your credit score, but think twice about taking the offer if you're already struggling with debt.

FP Answers: I’m only 31 years old. Do I have to save and invest for retirement? Take a balanced approach to investing and goal setting so you have a good life now and in the future, experts say.

How (And Why) You Should Acquire New Skill Sets During The Slower Winter Months For those looking to embark on the journey of acquiring new skill sets during the slower pace that winter months often offer, let's delve into five unique avenues to discover inspiration for skill sets that can benefit your life and career in the near future.

Video: Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: Inflation Not There Yet Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says monetary policy is working as expected during an interview with Amanda Lang.

FP Answers: How do I figure out my combined marginal tax rate so I can make good financial decisions? Marginal tax rate is important to know because it is the tax rate you can expect to save on your first dollar of deductions.

This is no time for investors to entertain a venture into the entertainment sector The long-term stock charts of companies in the entertainment space look like a classic bubble followed by a bust.

Are incomes rising over time? Why working-age Canadians need government help, not seniors Canadians have significantly higher incomes in real terms now compared to 20 years ago. In the case of individuals ages 25-54, median incomes climbed 21.5 per cent between 2001 and 2021.

Heirs Beat Self-Made Billionaires for First Time in UBS Survey For the first time since UBS started compiling this report nine years ago, new billionaires inherited more wealth than they created