Random Thoughts: Bye Bye Bernie
With Bernie Madoff pleading guilty to 11 fraud charges, be vigilant with investments & research. Random thoughts & spring time change. (bernie)
Canajun Finances
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Stats Canada
Stats Canada has a large amount of great reports not just about the Canadian economy but about Canadian consumers and they are well worth reading.
Canadians buying less foreign securities
Does it matter if you are buying foreign securities? Yes, in terms of your taxes, but many Index Funds can help shelter that too.
Unemployment Up Sharply to 7.2% in January 2009
In early 2009, Canada’s unemployment rate spiked to 7.2%, highlighting the deepening effects of the global financial crisis. This post examines how rising unemployment strains family finances, alters consumer confidence, and reshapes economic forecasts. It reflects on personal resilience in tough times and the importance of financial preparation—including emergency savings and debt management. As history shows, unemployment impacts not just the numbers, but the everyday lives of Canadians navigating uncertain futures.
Keywords: unemployment, job loss, Canadian economy, financial crisis 2009, unemployment rate, recession planning, emergency fund, economic resilience
Worse Job Losses Possible
In 2010 TD decided to jack the interest rate on my unsecured line of credit, and it’s rate keeps rising, unfortunately.
Consumer Price Index at 1.2%
Analyzing the December 2008 Consumer Price Index: Dive into the major factors affecting the CPI, including plummeting gas prices and deflation.
