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Murray Belzberg

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Investing

Smart investors avoid chasing yields

In this market, it's tempting to scrap low-return investments for riskier fare. But the move can have unintended consequences.

By Murray Belzberg |February 24, 2014

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Market Insights

The perils of chasing yield

Government fiscal stimulus and central bank programs are trying to motivate businesses and consumers to spend more by keeping the interest costs low, but at the detriment of long-term savers.

By Murray Belzberg |February 3, 2012

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Consumer debt bubble and you

The U.S. economic recovery is well underway. So we can sit back and watch our investment portfolios grow steadily - right?

By Murray Belzberg |June 27, 2011

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