Recovering U.S. economy expected to lift corporate profits

In this candid interview, Craig Alexander, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, TD Bank Financial Group, reviews the outlook for the U.S. economy and discusses the implications for Canadian investors and consumers.

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Looking for yield and dividend growth? Consider alternatives to government bonds

With interest rates continuing near record lows and Government of Canada 3-year to 5-year bonds yielding only around 2.5% (March 2011), finding higher yields is a challenge for investors. This article offers up five potential alternatives.

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Be prepared for a changing investment landscape

In the investment world, nothing is forever. That’s why you need a financial strategy that can weather all markets.

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Prospects for the energy sector

By Martha Hill, CFA, TD Waterhouse Portfolio Advice & Investment Research

While volatility is part and parcel of oil and gas prices, the outlook for the energy sector is largely positive – which is good news for the S&P/TSX Composite Index and for Canadian investors.

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Book a better vacation online

From last-minute selloffs to packages that are planned months in advance, the Internet offers a fast, convenient way to compare details from literally thousands of providers. This article provides some tips that will help you navigate your way through travel-related websites.

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Fund your renewable energy project

Homeowners who want to save money, increase the saleability of their home and reduce their environmental footprint may be thinking of installing a renewable energy source. With a variety of financing solutions, TD Bank Financial Group can help.

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What I wish my mother had taught me about financial matters

Canadian women are doing a lot of the right things when it comes to managing their finances. However, there’s still room for improvement.

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TD Waterhouse presents MoneyTalk

with Patricia Lovett-Reid, Hon. FCSI, CFP and Senior Vice President, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.

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). Each week, MoneyTalk provides you with useful information about money, investment strategies and financial planning matters. To view past episodes, please visit the MoneyTalk website.

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The secret lives of millionaires

There are a lot of myths surrounding the lifestyles of millionaires. In 1,001 Things They Won’t Tell You: An Insider’s Guide to Spending, Saving and Living Wisely, Jonathan Dahl and the editors of SmartMoney let the secrets out.

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