From Don's Desk
I’ve been investing with ACIC since 1998 and this is definitely the best investment I’ve ever made.”
President Don Bergman has decades of experience in the worlds of real estate and finance. And he brings that expertise here to share his insights on investing, the financial market, safeguarding your money and more.
And You Thought Your House was Expensive
Market News
May 01, 2013
House prices in many Canadian markets pose a formidable barrier to many people looking to become home owners for the first time. But it could be worse, as a list of the world’s ten most expensive real estate markets recently published on CNBC shows.
ACIC Now Offering Tax-Free Savings Account Option
ACIC Investor News
May 01, 2013
ACIC is pleased to announce that, effective May 1st it’s introducing a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) option for investors. This will enable investors to earn a 7% return without paying any tax on it.
Springtime Speculation Heats up on State of Housing
Market News
May 01, 2013
Real estate prices and outlooks are one of those topics that you can often find dramatically different opinions on at any given point in time. That’s especially true of residential real estate, since most of us have a very direct stake in it. And I think the pace of speculation spikes up in the spring, as more people consider buying or selling.
Net Income: It’s All Yours
ACIC Investor News
April 05, 2013
Good investment news has been in somewhat short supply lately, so it was gratifying earlier this spring to announce a full percentage point boost in the annual rate of return paid to ACIC investors. That rate now sits at seven per cent.
Western Canada Dominates in Population Growth
ACIC's Strategy
April 05, 2013
A recent Conference Board of Canada analysis focusing on large urban areas underscores the vibrancy of Western Canada. The cities with the highest average annual population growth in 2008-2012 were Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina and Vancouver. Toronto had the highest growth of non-western cities, siting at sixth in the ranking.
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