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Advisor to Client: Financial experts say it’s important to know your net worth
People with few assets or a negative net worth can still benefit from tacking their financial health
By Michelle Zadikian and Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press |February 25, 2025
3 min read
Advisor to Client: A messy inheritance can strain sibling relationships
Here are some tips to avoid conflict in estate planning
By Nina Dragicevic, The Canadian Press |January 7, 2025
4 min read
Advisor to Client: New year, new budget
A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances
By Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press |December 31, 2024
4 min read
Advisor to Client: How to talk to your children about money
Experts recommend starting early, with lessons tailored for each age group
By Noushin Ziafati |December 2, 2024
6 min read
Why low-volatility strategies make sense right now
In a March 21 conversation, CIBC’s Leslie Alba said combining low volatility with dividend strategies could be a win for some investors
By Suzanne Yar Khan |March 31, 2025
3 min read
Trade uncertainties create two potential paths for economy
CIBC’s chief economist Avery Shenfeld says there are still “some rays of sunshine” that could emerge later this year
By Suzanne Yar Khan |March 24, 2025
3 min read
Bond market volatility persists as Fed holds rates
In a March 3 conversation, Jeffrey Mayberry of DoubleLine Capital, said inflation, growth and deficit concerns are keeping investors on edge
By Maddie Johnson |March 17, 2025
3 min read
Service businesses offer tariff-risk management
Range of potential outcomes for Canadian equities in 2025 is especially wide, says Natalie Taylor of CIBC Asset Management
By Maddie Johnson |March 10, 2025
4 min read
Current environment favours U.S. dollar strength
Michael Sager of CIBC Asset Management says high market stress suggests a ‘stronger-for-longer’ U.S. dollar
By Maddie Johnson |March 3, 2025
3 min read
U.S. tariffs will put Canadian corporate spreads at risk
Pablo Martinez of CIBC Asset Management says bond market volatility is inevitable in face of trade dispute
By Maddie Johnson |February 24, 2025
3 min read
Strategy for consistent performance is often most difficult one to adopt
Don’t let behavioural biases impede your investment success
By Coreen Sol |May 7, 2024
4 min read
Renovating on a budget
Inflation, higher interest rates add to the financial challenges
By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |April 25, 2024
4 min read
What is a qualifying home under FHSA rules?
A broad range of residential property counts
By Rudy Mezzetta |April 11, 2024
5 min read
Is holding a mortgage in your RRSP a good idea?
Tax rules allow homeowners to hold their mortgage in a registered plan if certain conditions are met
By Rudy Mezzetta |March 19, 2024
3 min read