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Canadian economy running on empty

Canada has a low-household-savings, stagnant income, high debt, aging boomers, slowing economy problem.  The Bank of Canada will no doubt cut its policy rate soon but in present conditions, more consumer debt-stimulus will not help.  Pushing lines of credit and … Continue reading →

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Negative rates erode the base on which the financial system depends

Hard assets like gold and silver bullion have always been negative-yielding once owners pay for insurance and storage. Real estate is often negative-yielding when it does not generate income sufficient to pay for its carrying costs. Stocks and corporate bonds … Continue reading →

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Echo in the Canyon

Saw this last night at our local film festival with a room full of baby boomers. So much fun. Well worth watching and now available for rent on iTunes. Echo In The Canyon celebrates the explosion of popular music that … Continue reading →

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