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Poker and the Stock Market

Poker and investing are similar in many ways. For one thing, you need money for both. Typically, those with lots of chips and money tend to be more conservative than those with very few and little money tend to take more risk.

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Ontario's New HST - What Does This Mean for Your Personal Finances

On July 1st, 2010, Ontario will introduce a new 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) that combines the current 8% Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and the 5% General Sales Tax (GST). While for the most part your day-to-day expenses will not be strongly impacted by the new tax, you may pay more for certain large purchases and services.

 

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Market Overview for May/June

These past number of weeks have been trying times to be an investor as 2010 is shaping up to a battle between recovery and the consequences of the financial crisis and other major issues. Volatility has returned in full force and it is becoming increasingly difficult to gauge where the market is heading.

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2009 - A Year To Remember

Stock Market optimism was at an all time low, investors were questioning their portfolio, job security, and future. Just when investors were ready to throw in the towel and surrender, the markets and the economy started to rebound.

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Seinfeld on Investing