April 19, 2025
Financial Assets

Why bonds are better than GICs for nervous investors

If you were looking for portfolio security back in 2022, GICs were the screamingly obvious choice over bonds. Back then, guaranteed investment certificates offered yields of as much as 5 per cent for terms of one through five years at alternative banks. That same year, bonds produced an annual loss of 11.7 per cent, including

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Tangible Assets

Martin Lewis names top Cash ISAs to open now that ‘smack the pants’ off bank

Personal finance expert urged savers to stop being loyal to their banks and consider moving their money to one of the top Cash ISA accounts before the new tax year starts in April 10:01, 15 Mar 2025Updated 10:02, 15 Mar 2025 Martin Lewis said people should look beyond banks when they set up an ISA(Image:

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Financial Assets

When do student loans resume? What to know on college debt under Trump

Will the U.S. Department of Education be disbanded by Trump Administration? This video examines the historical foundation of the U.S. Department of Education, its mission to promote equal access and accountability in education, and the conservative-driven debate over its future. The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the U.S. Department of Education have raised question by

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Financial Assets

Mark Carney sets up blind trust for his financial assets

Open this photo in gallery: Canada’s Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney speaks to the media, on the day he visits the Prime Minister’s office, after being elected Liberal Leader the previous day, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, March 10.Amber Bracken/Reuters New Liberal Leader Mark Carney has placed all of his financial assets, other than personal real

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Financial Assets

Mark Carney sets up blind trust

Open this photo in gallery: Canada’s Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney speaks to the media, on the day he visits the Prime Minister’s office, after being elected Liberal Leader the previous day, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, March 10.Amber Bracken/Reuters New Liberal Leader Mark Carney has placed all of his financial assets, other than personal real

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Gold Investing

XAU/USD finds demand ahead of US-Ukraine Summit

Gold price bounces to near $2,900, awaiting the US-Ukraine Summit for fresh directives. Gold price capitalizes on the US Dollar and US Treasury bond yields selling spiral. Gold price breaches 21-day SMA at $2,909, but the downside seems limited as the daily RSI stays bullish. Gold price is licking its wounds below $2,900 early Tuesday, following three

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Operating Assets

Farming union members from across Wales were at the Senedd for a debate on the UK Government’s controversial changes to Agricultural Property Relief

Farming union members from across Wales were at the Senedd for a debate on the UK Government’s controversial changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) on Wednesday, March 5,  The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) and National Farmer Union Cymru members were in the Senedd, lobbying Welsh politicians to press for the UK Government to review

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Financial Assets

What Could Happen To Student Loans If The Department of Education Were No More

The U.S. Department of Education plays a crucial role in managing federal student loans, overseeing financial aid programs, and ensuring access to education for millions of Americans. Recent discussions surrounding the potential elimination or significant reduction of this department have raised concerns among current and prospective student loan borrowers. The concerns are very real. In

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Financial Assets

What happens to student loans if Department of Education closes?

Linda McMahon confirmed by Senate for Education secretary The Senate confirmed GOP donor and former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to head the Department of Education with a 51-45 vote. President Donald Trump is seeking to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, according to a draft of an executive order reviewed by USA TODAY. As Trump

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Intangible Assets

Denver approves local rules for psilocybin healing centers

As psychedelic healing centers prepare to open in Colorado this spring, Denver has decided it will impose some local rules for the programs beyond the state’s requirements. Under the city’s ordinance, which the City Council approved unanimously Monday, businesses interested in operating centers where people can take psychedelics under supervision will be required to apply

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