An individual who is able to take full advantage of TFSAs may have his first million by age 54. First in a series by Lawrence Solomon for the National Post.
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Category Archives: Economic Policy
Expropriation hearings a sham?
Winnipeg city council has an opportunity to confirm the value of public hearings. Continue reading Expropriation hearings a sham?
Here’s a retirement plan — don’t
Those who retired at 55 were 89% likelier to die within 10 years of retirement than those who retired at 65.
More and more, poor countries are holding elections to qualify for foreign aid
Aid agencies are coming to realize that foreign aid itself may undermine democracy. Continue reading More and more, poor countries are holding elections to qualify for foreign aid
The female drivers of income inequality
What to do about this unintended consequence of female emancipation? One route to greater income equality would be to restrict education for women and arrange marriages for them.
Sweden and Ireland deregulated taxis, Toronto should too
Toronto’s City Councillors should take this opportunity to consider deregulating the city’s taxi market. Continue reading Sweden and Ireland deregulated taxis, Toronto should too
Fill ‘er up, with people
Traffic congestion would disappear if the government regulations that cause it were abolished. Continue reading Fill ‘er up, with people
Why China’s renewables industry is headed for collapse
(December 10, 2013) Bankruptcies abound as China’s central planners struggle to keep its green industry from rotting.
Continue reading Why China’s renewables industry is headed for collapse
Green bonds that sink Ontario deeper in the red
A plan to sell “green” bonds will push the province further in the red and do little to solve its transit and congestion woes. Continue reading Green bonds that sink Ontario deeper in the red
Quebeconomics: more spending for fewer jobs
Quebec Premier Pauline Marois’ plan to spend $2 billion on job creation will end in disappointment and more debt. Continue reading Quebeconomics: more spending for fewer jobs
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