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The CRA is Going After Day Traders Who Use Their TFSAs

The CRA is Going After Day Traders Who Use Their TFSAs

FP | Jamie Golombek | Feb 16, 2023 Unlike an RRSP, a TFSA is not exempt from paying tax on business income from day trading In the past few years, active trading in a TFSA has been a focus area for the Canada Revenue Agency’s audit and reassessment activities, and the agency has been targeting


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3 years ago
US Regulator Charges ‘Cryptocrash’ Boss with Fraud

US Regulator Charges ‘Cryptocrash’ Boss with Fraud

BBC | Annabelle Liang | Feb 27, 2023 US financial regulators have charged failed South Korean cryptocurrency boss Do Kwon and his company Terraform Labs with "orchestrating a multi-billion dollar crypto asset securities fraud". "We allege that Terraform and Do Kwon failed to provide the public with full, fair, and truthful disclosure as required for


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3 years ago
Average 401(k) balances dropped 20% in 2022 — but few investors flinched, Vanguard research shows

Average 401(k) balances dropped 20% in 2022 — but few investors flinched, Vanguard research shows

Although the average balance among 401(k) participants ended 2022 down 20% from a year earlier, most investors stayed the course, according to Vanguard.

3 years ago
IRS unveils option allowing online responses to 9 of its notices. 'A step in the right direction,' says tax pro

IRS unveils option allowing online responses to 9 of its notices. 'A step in the right direction,' says tax pro

The IRS has unveiled a new option to respond to certain agency notices online. Here's what filers need to know.

3 years ago
Gas, airfares, car insurance: How transportation costs are impacting high inflation

Gas, airfares, car insurance: How transportation costs are impacting high inflation

A look at the latest consumer price index inflation data shows, in many cases, the cost of going places is still high.

3 years ago
The ABCs of Equity

The ABCs of Equity

The “equity alphabet” refers to the various regulations that govern the sale of securities in the United States. Understanding these regulations can be important for anyone looking to raise capital for their business or invest in private companies. Learn about … Continue reading

3 years ago
Here's how this entrepreneur built his $3 million business buying cars at auctions

Here's how this entrepreneur built his $3 million business buying cars at auctions

Craig Stowell's business buys 80% of its cars at auctions. Watch this video to learn how Stowell built his $3 million business.

3 years ago
8 Important Steps To Take In Order To Make Your Business Idea A Reality

8 Important Steps To Take In Order To Make Your Business Idea A Reality

Feb 17, 2023 Do you have a great business idea? Owning a business sure has its rewards, but starting a business can be overwhelming and intimidating. Lucky for you, it doesn’t have to be! With the right steps, you can make your business dreams come true. From creating a business plan to finding funding, you


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3 years ago
Equitable Bank Acquires Concentra and Will Become Canada’s 7th Largest Bank

Equitable Bank Acquires Concentra and Will Become Canada’s 7th Largest Bank

Investment Executive | Staff | Feb 8, 2023 Toronto-based Equitable Group Inc. says it has agreed to acquire digital rival Concentra for $470 million, a move that will make it Canada’s seventh-largest bank.The acquisition would result in Canada’s seventh-largest bank Equitable is buying SaskCentral’s 84% equity interest in Concentra and has support agreements from Concerta


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3 years ago
IRS commissioner nominee to 'ensure that America's highest earners comply with tax laws.' Here are the key takeaways from Senate hearing

IRS commissioner nominee to 'ensure that America's highest earners comply with tax laws.' Here are the key takeaways from Senate hearing

Daniel Werfel, President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the IRS, answered questions before the Senate Finance Committee this week. Here's what to know.

3 years ago
Microsoft’s AI Chatbot is an Emotionally Manipulative Liar (and some people love it)

Microsoft’s AI Chatbot is an Emotionally Manipulative Liar (and some people love it)

The Verge | James Vincent | Feb 15, 2023 Microsoft’s Bing chatbot has been unleashed on the world, and people are discovering what it means to beta test an unpredictable AI tool. Users have been reporting all sorts of ‘unhinged’ behavior from Microsoft’s AI chatbot. In one conversation with The Verge, Bing even claimed it


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3 years ago
Medicare expenses in retirement could top $383,000 for a couple with high drug costs, study finds

Medicare expenses in retirement could top $383,000 for a couple with high drug costs, study finds

The amount you spend on health care in retirement depends at least partly on how you choose to supplement your basic Medicare coverage.

3 years ago
Amid persistent inflation, 54% of Americans are using savings to pay for everyday expenses

Amid persistent inflation, 54% of Americans are using savings to pay for everyday expenses

It's getting harder for Americans to make ends meet without dipping into their cash reserves, a new report finds.

3 years ago
Economists still worry recession could be on the way. But here's how a soft landing may still be possible

Economists still worry recession could be on the way. But here's how a soft landing may still be possible

The path to lower inflation may not be a straight line, according to economists. Here's why the Fed's efforts to curb high costs may lead to a recession.

3 years ago
Elder financial fraud is a $3 billion-a-year problem. This bill in Congress aims to help prevent it

Elder financial fraud is a $3 billion-a-year problem. This bill in Congress aims to help prevent it

The measure, which cleared the House last month and awaits action in the Senate, lets investment companies postpone redemptions if exploitation is suspected.

3 years ago