Suzanne Mendoza, CFP

06/15/2020

With some progress in 'flattening the curve,' many countries began to gradually reopen their economies. Early May indicators point to some pickup in activity.

With some progress in 'flattening the curve,' many countries began to gradually reopen their economies. Early May indicators point to signs of recovery.

04/30/2020

Situations like COVID-19 can make people more vulnerable, and more attractive to scammers. https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/six-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-covid-19-scams/

03/19/2020

RBC is committing $2 million to community response efforts for at-risk populations and communities, beginning with contributions to partners including Food Banks Canada, Feeding America and the WHO's Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund. http://www.rbc.com/newsroom/news/2020/20200318-covid-19-donations.html

TORONTO, March 18, 2020 -  To support vulnerable populations and communities, RBC has committed an initial $2-million to COVID-19 community response efforts.

11/07/2019

RBC, The Globe and Mail and McGill University have partnered to off free Personal Finance courses to everyone! "Completing the McGill Personal Finance Essentials course will help you take charge of your personal finances – learn how to borrow wisely, create a budget, invest for your future, get started in real estate and understand the role emotion plays in financial decisions. Investing a few hours in this free, online course will help you gain the knowledge and confidence you need to make smart financial decisions."

Take charge of your financial future with the McGill Personal Finance Essentials course offered in collaboration with RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail. Register today.

09/09/2019

How busy is your September calendar?? There are 942 scheduled Economic Releases for North America this fall! Instead of overloading your calendar, check out this article by RBC Global Asset Management to help figure out which ones really matter to you:
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Market Update - Meaningful challenges

09/09/2019

Our thoughts are with our employees, clients and communities in the areas affected by Hurricane Dorian. RBC has made a financial donation to the Bahamas Red Cross & Trans Island Recovery to support early relief efforts and launched a Financial Relief Program for impacted clients.

08/23/2019

Among the many macroeconomic issues blowing across the economic landscape, the gusts of protectionism have been especially notable. This report from Eric Lascelles lays out the full story of protectionism, beginning with the era of globalization that it has helped to quash.

Economic Compass: A primer on protectionism

05/24/2019

The business cycle is maturing. What now?

Portfolio manager Sarah Riopelle has some advice for investors worried about the ups and downs of the market

05/08/2019

Are we getting closer to a U.S. recession? Alarm bells rang for many investors when the U.S. Treasury yield curve recently inverted for the first time in roughly a decade. Here's the latest word from Eric Lascelles, chief economist.

05/05/2019

Que votre cœur soit rempli de paix et votre maison, de bonheur. Ramadan karim de la part de l’ !

05/04/2019

May your heart be filled with peace, and your home with happiness. Ramadan Kareem from !

05/03/2019

Over the past few months, investors who stayed the course were likely better off because they benefited from rising markets. Sarah Riopelle, VP & Senior Portfolio Manager at RBC Global Asset Management, reminds us that time is an investor's biggest asset.

What a difference a few months can make! This week, both the Canadian and U.S.