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Bond manager sees looming inflation

In the months following Lehman Brothers' implosion, investors stampeded into bonds, with U.S. Treasuries the issue of choice. Since then, market watchers have repeatedly warned of an impending slaughter, as interest rates would eventually have to rise. While that rise may be inevitable, it is not coming any time soon.

By Staff |October 7, 2011

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Occupation coming to Bay Street

Nearly a month after the "Occupy Wall Street" protests first started in New York, a similar protest is coming to Toronto's Bay Street on October 15 at 10 a.m. The Toronto Chapter of the Occupy Movement is going all out to garner support ahead of the big day.

By Vikram Barhat |October 6, 2011

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Divorce planning a modern “must”

The breakdown of a marriage is hard on clients in many ways: emotionally, physically and financially. The only easy thing about it is getting the court to sanction the dissolution.

By Vikram Barhat |October 6, 2011

4 min read

Canadians envision debt-free retirement

The average Canadian expects to retire debt-free at age 63, according to a new Harris/Decima poll commissioned by CIBC. However, the poll also shows that older Canadians are less optimistic about reaching their savings goals and expect to carry at least some debt into retirement.

By Staff |October 6, 2011

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