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Tax-smart charitable giving strategies you can use any time of year

Nov 29, 2024 |Angie O'Leary

Spreading your giving throughout the year, not just at the end, is beneficial to you and the charitable organizations you support.

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The White House

Pondering a U.S. policy potpourri

Nov 22, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

How can investors separate the policy changes that are likely to really matter for the economy from those that get a lot of press but may not have the most traction?

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Four ways to pass down your family home to your children

Nov 18, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

Drawing up a clear estate plan can ensure your property is distributed in a way that suits both you and your family’s best interests.

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Fed rate cuts for what?

Nov 14, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

The Fed has cut policy rates by 75 basis points since September only to see longer-term Treasury yields and mortgage rates increase by the same degree. We take a closer look at this divergence and its implications.

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Keep your holiday shopping merry by warding off fraudsters

Nov 12, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

With so many transactions taking place, the holiday season is prime time for criminals.

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U.S. presidential election: Back to the future

Nov 07, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

In a historic political comeback, Donald Trump has again won the presidency. We look at the policies like taxes and tariffs shaping the investment climate. With political polarization high, don’t let emotions cloud your investment decisions.

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The end of China’s challenging chapter?

Oct 31, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier

China’s economy is struggling. A coordinated stimulus to curb the crippling housing crisis and support local governments is being announced. We explore the measures undertaken and contemplated and their potential implications for portfolios.

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The benefits of a financial chat over the holidays

Oct 29, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

As holidays approach, people look forward to spending quality time with loved ones. They should also plan to spend some time talking about family finances.

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Plan ahead for potential long-term care expenses

Oct 28, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

The majority of Americans will need some level of housing and care support as they age. Make sure you understand your options and build a care plan before an event occurs.

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Bigger BRICS: Building a multipolar world?

Oct 25, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

Our ongoing “Worlds Apart” series looks at the just-concluded BRICS summit and how the group aims to rebalance the global order. We believe the shift to a multipolar, more fragmented world argues for viewing portfolio allocations through a different

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