Canada optimistic in the face of the sub-prime crisis

Investors were rattled by some financial fireworks at the end of the summer. And while several more months of volatility may spark financial markets, there are reasons to be optimistic that the wider economic repercussions will be limited. Learn more about these reasons and why recession is unlikely.

Is water the new oil?

Water, water, everywhere — we think that the world has an unlimited supply of fresh water. But the earth’s groundwater supplies are running low. Governments are working hard to make more water available. And a few Canadian companies are developing new technologies to enhance our water supply. Here’s what you need to know about these water-themed investments.

BCE takeover — Plan now to ease the tax hit

and BCE buyout: Calculating your gain (or loss)

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board is leading a consortium that is buying all outstanding BCE common shares. If you own BCE stock, your income, taxes, and government benefits may be affected. Find out how to ease the burden.

Three options strategies to explore

Most of us think of options as high-risk investments, used only by experienced, high-flying investors. But options aren’t just for aggressive investors. If you understand how to use them, options can generate income, provide portfolio insurance, and work as effective leverage tools in your portfolio.

Year-end tax checklist for 2007

 

TD Waterhouse presents MoneyTalk plus Pattie’s Picks

Patricia Lovett-Reid is the host of MoneyTalk, a national, prime-time television program on personal finance, airing every Monday at 8:00 p.m. (ET) on the Business News Network (BNN).

How: Why HOW We Do Anything Means Everything… in Business (and in Life)

This book looks at the “softer side” of business: Dov Seidman explores how we think, how we behave, and how we might do things differently in today’s business environment.