Mark Ting discusses some of the financial considerations of owing pet on CBC’s On The Coast with guest host Margaret Gallagher.

Some of the financial considerations of owing pet

Mark Ting discusses Core Development’s plans to buy a billion dollars worth of Canadian Single Family homes and how it might affect BC’s housing market on CBC’s On the Coast with guest host Margaret Gallagher.

Core Development plans to buy a billion dollars worth of Canadian Single Family homes

Mark Ting discusses what to consider when contemplating changing jobs on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

What to consider when contemplating changing jobs

Mark Ting discusses the recent strength in the Canadian dollar on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

Why the Canadian Dollar has rallied this year

Mark Ting discusses Socially Responsible Investment and how it is impacting Canada’s energy sector on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

How Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) is impacting Canada’s energy sector

Mark Ting discusses Non-Fungible Tokens and how a digital jpeg or photo can sell for millions of dollars on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

How do Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) work?

Mark Ting discusses what it means to be “financially resilient” on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

What it means to be “financially resilient”

Mark Ting discusses the recent spike in Strata insurance premiums as wells some of the common traits held by well run strata councils on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

What you need to know about rising Strata insurance premiums in British Columbia

Mark Ting discusses the wild ride of GameStop, a used video game brick and mortar retailer whose stock is up 1800% year-to-date on CBC’s On the Coast with host Gloria Macarenko.

The wild ride of GameStop

Mark Ting discusses the resiliency of the Vancouver real estate market during a pandemic on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

The resiliency of the Vancouver real estate market

Mark Ting discuss historically low mortgage rates and some ways to take advantage of them on On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

Here's how to take advantage of low mortgage rates in Canada

Mark Ting discusses his year-end financial checklist on CBC on the coast with guest host Margaret Gallagher.

Why it’s a good idea to review your finances before year-end

Mark Ting discuss the benefits of delaying CPP until the age of 70 on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

The benefits of delaying CPP until the age of 70

Mark Ting discusses the reasons behind the Cenovus and Husky energy merger and what it means to the Canadian energy industry on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

What the Cenovus-Husky merger means for the Canadian energy industry

Mark Ting discusses the Junior Achievement Speaker’s program whose goals is to improve the financial acumen of high school students on CBC’s On the Coast with host Gloria Macarenko.

The importance of financial literacy in high schools

Mark Ting discusses the surging price of lumber and ways to keep your DIY home renovation budget under control on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

With surging lumber prices how to keep your DIY home renovation budget under control

Mark Ting discusses the spike in Vancouver condo listings and what it means for potential buyers on CBC On the Coast with guest host Margaret Gallagher.

A recent spike in Vancouver condo listings and what it means for potential buyers

Mark Ting discusses how the US elections might affect stock markets on CBC On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

How will the 2020 US presidential election affect stock markets?

Mark Ting discusses the mounting government debt and how it will affect the financial lives of Canadians on CBC’s On the Coast with guest host Jason D’Souza.

With federal government deficits estimated to reach $343 billion this year, how will this affect the financial lives of Canadians?

Mark Ting discusses gold, silver and bitcoin on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

What caused gold to hit all time high and are there any cheaper alternatives?

Mark Ting discusses Gold, precious metals and the different choices on how to purchase them on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko. Listen to the interview here.

As Gold soars to near record highs, what options are available for buying gold?

Mark Ting discusses why Fitch Ratings downgrades Canada’s credit rating from AAA to AA+ on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

Fitch Ratings downgrades Canada's credit rating

Mark Ting discusses how Covid-19 is affecting the local real estate market on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

Covid-19 affects the local real estate market

Mark Ting discusses the recent North American stock market drop and how it compares to the Chinese stock markets which experienced a similar drop three weeks earlier. Listen to the interview here.

North American stock markets drop

Mark Ting discusses on CBC “On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko” where to invest an RSP contribution when the stock markets are close to all time highs and Coronavirus causing havoc within the global economy.

Where to invest an RSP contribution when the stock markets are close to all time highs

Mark Ting discusses with whether condo buyers should be buying now or wait until the traditionally busier spring real estate season.

Thinking of buying a condo in 2020?

Mark Ting discusses the Coronavirus and its potential impact on the global economies and stock markets on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

How coronavirus fears could impact your investment portfolio

Mark Ting gives some tips on how to improve your chances of achieving your financial New Year resolution on CBC’s On the Coast With Gloria Macarenko. Listen to the interview here.

How to improve your chances of achieving your financial New Year resolution

Mark Ting discusses why the TSX and S&P 500 are hitting all time highs and what is moving the North American stock markets. Listen to the interview here.

North American stock markets move to record highs

This week marks the 1-year anniversary of the legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada.  As with all new industries there has been some growing pains. Mark Ting discusses whether, from investment perspective, the marijuana story has lived up to the hype on CBC radio’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

The 1-year anniversary of the legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada

A listener recently wrote in wondering whether he should prioritize saving for retirement or funding his son’s registered education savings plan (RESP). Mark Ting answers this question on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

RRSPs vs RESPs

Skill training beyond high school is important for many people, but the 4-year college or university model isn’t for everyone.   Mark Ting discusses some alternatives to traditional post-secondary education on CBC’s On the Coast.

Why the 4-year college or university degree isn't for everyone

Mark Ting discusses the inverted yield curve and what it means to investment portfolios on CBC radio with host Gloria Macarenko.

The inverted yield curve and what it means to investment portfolios

The DOW, one of the US’s main stock indices experienced their worst day of the year on Monday – dropping by 760 points or 2.9%.  After such a dramatic drop, many investors wonder “is there a recession or bear market coming?”   Mark Ting answers this question on CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko.

Is there a recession or bear market coming?

Mark Ting discusses why young people should work during the summer and gives some tips to improve their chances of being hired.

Why young people should work during the summer

Last week Beyond Meat, a company that makes plant-based meat substitutes, took their stock public and its price soared.   Mark Ting discusses the Beyond Meat IPO and reasons why he is currently just a customer but not a shareholder of Beyond Meat.

Beyond meat should you buy into the hype

Foreign buyers, speculators and locals being priced out of the real estate market—while these topics are hotly debated when it comes to Vancouver real estate, the same issues are popping up all around the world.  Here, Mark discusses how Siargoa, a small island in the Philippines, is pro-actively dealing with rocketing land prices and affordability.

Foreign buyers, speculators and locals being priced out of the real estate market

Speculation on crypto currency is risky and no one knows this more than clients of QuadrigaCX, Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.  Clients might lose everything- all because the founder of QuadrigaCX passed away.  Mark addresses what you should consider before investing in an unregulated industry and actions you can take to mitigate your risks.

Understanding Cryptocurrency Investing

Have you ever dreamt of starting your own business but hesitated because you didn’t have the time, money or a background in business?  Mark discusses the options and considerations to start and fund a new business on your own.

Starting Up Your Own Business

When making a lump-sum payment, does it always make sense to pay off the debt with highest interest rate? Mark discusses trade-offs and considerations in paying off your mortgage as part of your financial plan.

Managing Debt Repayment

This time of year, many Canadians are contributing to their RSPs in order to save for their retirement and reduce their taxes. Younger investors, Millennials and Gen Zers, would benefit from advice and options may be limited – however there are alternatives, including Robo Advisors that may be well suited to their needs.   For others, with more complex needs finding the right person who will help navigate the many decisions is essential.  Mark discusses the trade-offs in selecting the right advisor.

On February 8th, Mark Ting, discussed saving options for millenials and generation Zers with CBC’s “On the Coast” host Gloria Macarenko.

Savings options for Millenials and Gen Zers

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