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by jakewine
22 Jan 2022 13:56
Forum: Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Funds, REITS and More
Topic: 2022 Predictions Contest
Replies: 52
Views: 34455

Re: 2022 Predictions Contest

S & P: 4830
TSX: 21900
Gold: 1490
Oil: 84.30
CND $: .82
by jakewine
02 Jan 2020 08:45
Forum: Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Funds, REITS and More
Topic: 2020 Predictions Contest
Replies: 94
Views: 7778

Re: 2020 Predictions Contest

S&P 500: 3410
TSX: 17500
GOLD: 1545
OIL: 68.50
CAD: .785
by jakewine
01 Jan 2019 10:10
Forum: Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Funds, REITS and More
Topic: 2019 Predictions Contest
Replies: 79
Views: 10027

Re: 2019 Predictions Contest

S+P: 2630
TSX: 15100
GOLD: 1535
OIL: .76
CAD: .71
by jakewine
07 Oct 2018 16:40
Forum: Community Centre
Topic: Good and/or Underrated Movies and TV shows
Replies: 2489
Views: 97893

Re: Good and/or Underrated Movies and TV shows

Taggart wrote: 22 Aug 2018 10:18
Benchwarmer wrote: 24 Oct 2013 22:52
Check out Incendies, a movie of his from 2010 that was nominated for Best Foreign Oscar. Excellent. Your local library may have it.
+1 on Incendies. Watched it yesterday. Excellent movie filmed in Montreal and Jordan.
Excellent movie! Watched it years ago at a local film festival, had English subtitles. Would love to watch it again but Netflix and the local library do not have English subtitles. Where can I find this movie with English subtitles?
by jakewine
15 Jan 2017 14:52
Forum: Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Funds, REITS and More
Topic: 2017 Predictions Contest
Replies: 104
Views: 8096

Re: 2017 Predictions Contest

DOW: 19510
TSX: 16700
GOLD: 1389
OIL: 56.40
CDN: .725
by jakewine
07 Jan 2016 10:39
Forum: Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Funds, REITS and More
Topic: 2016 Predictions Contest
Replies: 72
Views: 6367

Re: 2016 Predictions Contest

DOW: 17,670
TSX: 13,570
GOLD: 1325
OIL: 51
CAD: 0.75
by jakewine
01 Oct 2015 18:18
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: High interest rates for savings, GICs and MMFs (2015)
Replies: 571
Views: 56249

Re: High interest rates for savings, GICs and MMFs (2015)

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by jakewine
08 Aug 2015 18:24
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: High interest rates for savings, GICs and MMFs (2015)
Replies: 571
Views: 56249

Re: High interest rates for savings, GICs and MMFs (2015)

New offer at PC Financial...2.5% interest on new deposits Aug.5/15-Dec. 31/15. Have to phone to register: 1 888 723 8881
by jakewine
28 Dec 2014 07:14
Forum: Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Funds, REITS and More
Topic: 2015 predictions contest
Replies: 107
Views: 12080

Re: 2015 predictions contest

DOW: 16350
TSX: 13550
GOLD: 1295
OIL: 85
CAD: .86
by jakewine
05 Dec 2014 09:09
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: Shopping Bargains
Replies: 326
Views: 37419

Re: Shopping Bargains

Thanks! The site looks very interesting. I have never purchased items from the US, does duty apply?
by jakewine
26 Nov 2014 18:22
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: High interest rates for savings, GICs and MMFs (2014)
Replies: 576
Views: 53792

Re: High interest rates for savings, GICs and MMFs (2014)

Just a reminder that Oaken "is powered by Home Trust". Something to consider if you are concerned about CDIC coverage. I think Bylo Selhi is on the mark regarding Oaken/Home Trust eventually/possibly being bought out by one of the big 5!
by jakewine
25 Feb 2014 11:01
Forum: Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Funds, REITS and More
Topic: TD Direct Investing (was Waterhouse) Service
Replies: 3927
Views: 433374

Re: TD Direct Investing (was Waterhouse) Service

I can't get on TD Waterhouse website either. Same yesterday until around noon. I don't mind the odd interruption but 2 days in a row!
by jakewine
15 Dec 2013 15:07
Forum: Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Funds, REITS and More
Topic: 2014 predictions contest
Replies: 90
Views: 7806

Re: 2014 predictions contest

Dow: 16120.5

TSX: 13201

GOLD: 1350

OIL: 104

CAD: 95.76
by jakewine
20 Feb 2013 09:45
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: High Interest Rates for Savings, GICs, MMFs [2013]
Replies: 757
Views: 43563

Re: High Interest Rates for Savings, GICs, MMFs [2013]

Ally-Rbc's "special" offer is a 1 year gic at 1.8% only available for Ally money transferred to Rbc.
by jakewine
17 Feb 2012 09:04
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: High Interest Rates for Savings, GICs, MMFs [2012]
Replies: 466
Views: 41064

Re: High Interest Rates for Savings, GICs, MMFs [2012]

Ally is a product of Resmor Trust Co. and Resmor Trust Co. is a member of CDIC....so should be no reason to worry unless you have more than $100,000 with Ally.
by jakewine
14 Feb 2012 13:00
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: High Interest Rates for Savings, GICs, MMFs [2012]
Replies: 466
Views: 41064

Re: High Interest Rates for Savings, GICs, MMFs [2012]

PCF is a product of CIBC not a subsidary. Toronto Mortage Corp, for example, is a subsidary (umbrella) of TD. I have just called CDIC and they have confirmed that PCF is not covered separately. So if you have $60,000 with CBIC and $50,000 with PCF you have $10,000 uninsured with the CDIC. I was hoping things had changed!
by jakewine
14 Feb 2012 09:55
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: High Interest Rates for Savings, GICs, MMFs [2012]
Replies: 466
Views: 41064

Re: High Interest Rates for Savings, GICs, MMFs [2012]

Regarding deposits at PCF and CIBC. The CDIC website says: President’s Choice Financial (PCF) is a brand name under which the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is offering services to shoppers through kiosks at grocery stores under an operating agreement with Loblaws. Therefore, the total of your eligible deposits held with PCF and CIBC would be covered up to a maximum of $100 000 (principal and interest combined). I called CDIC years ago to clarify this and was told PCF and CIBC were considered one as far as the $100,000 limit.
by jakewine
03 Jan 2012 17:08
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: Shopping Bargains
Replies: 326
Views: 37419

Re: Shopping Bargains

Sorry if this has already been mentioned...I've heard that you do not need a Costco membership to use the pharmacy. Just tell the Costco greeter you are going to the pharmacy and no need to show a card or use one to pay for pharmacy items.
by jakewine
15 Feb 2011 12:21
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: Gic rates at RBC
Replies: 6
Views: 3887

Gic rates at RBC

Has anyone had success at getting higher than board rates when purchasing or renewing GIC's at the Royal Bank? In the past I have had no problem getting 1/4-1/2% above board however lately it's like pulling teeth! First phone call it was board rate only (1 yr @ 1.5%), 2nd call 1 yr. @ 1.6%, 3rd call 1.68% and I am waiting for a call back. Meanwhile I have lost 4 days of interest. Am I the only one being screwed around by the Royal?
by jakewine
09 Jan 2011 16:29
Forum: Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Funds, REITS and More
Topic: 2011 Predictions Contest
Replies: 72
Views: 6064

Re: 2011 Predictions Contest

Thanks Kcowan for once again running the contest!

2011 Predictions:

Dow: 12100
TSX: 13700
Gold: 1450
Oil: 99.50
Cad: .98
by jakewine
23 Dec 2010 18:45
Forum: Community Centre
Topic: Mostly Music & Funny Videos. Youtube
Replies: 1133
Views: 34573

Re: Mostly Music & Funny Videos. Youtube

Beautiful...thanks!
by jakewine
20 Jan 2010 13:10
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: Deposit, GIC and MMF rates: ING, Ally, PC, etc (2010)
Replies: 398
Views: 31312

Re: Deposit, GIC and MMF rates: ING, Ally, PC, etc (2010)

My understanding is Ally is not a bank but a 'product of Resmor Trust'. Does anyone know what this distinction means? I do realize Ally is CDIC insured through Resmor Trust-so why are they advertising like they are a bank?
by jakewine
07 Jan 2010 15:16
Forum: Stocks, Bonds, ETFs, Funds, REITS and More
Topic: 2010 Predictions Contest
Replies: 86
Views: 7560

Re: 2010 Predictions Contest

DOW: 10,100
TSX: 11,525
GOLD: 1,375
OIL: 125
CAD: .952
by jakewine
09 Feb 2009 13:02
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: Selling your GICs before Maturity??
Replies: 28
Views: 7265

Norbert Schlenker wrote:If the GIC is in a brokerage account, most brokers will be able to get you a bid from their own bond desk. It will be a crappy bid, mind you.

Do secondary market GIC's carry the same guarantee as GIC's purchased from CDIC insured banks? If yes, why are they quoted like bonds, ie: coupon, price, cost and yield?
by jakewine
03 Feb 2009 15:55
Forum: Under the Mattress: Protecting Your Money
Topic: Selling your GICs before Maturity??
Replies: 28
Views: 7265

Thanks!