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The Fed Just Hiked Rates. Here's What It Means for Your Canadian Mortgage.

  The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate 25 basis points yesterday — the first hike in three years. The Bank of Canada hasn't moved. That gap is now the biggest story in Canadian personal finance. MoneySavings.ca  |  September 17, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief Yesterday afternoon, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to raise the U.S. federal funds rate by a quarter point, pushing it to a target range of 3.75%–4.00%. It's the Fed's first rate hike since July 2023, and Chair Kevin Warsh made clear it almost certainly won't be the last. The Bank of Canada, by contrast, has held its overnight rate at 2.25% through seven straight meetings. It doesn't decide again until October 28. For Canadians with a mortgage, a renewal coming up, or a home equity line of credit, this matters more than it might look at first glance. 3.75–4.00% New U.S. Fed Rate 2.25% Bank of Canada Rate 1.625% Rate Gap (vs. 1.375% yesterday) ~71.5¢ Loonie (post-hike low) What th...

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13 Essential Traits for Women to Succeed in Their Careers



Here are some tips to develop the traits  for women to Succeed in their Careers: 

 1. Confidence: Practice self-affirmation and positive self-talk. Set achievable                    goals and celebrate your accomplishments. Surround yourself with supportive             people who encourage you to be your best self. 

2. Resilience: Learn from your failures and mistakes. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Cultivate a growth mindset and focus on the lessons learned from difficult experiences.

3. Adaptability: Be open to change and new experiences. Learn new skills and take on new challenges. Be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things.

4. Self-awareness: Reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Seek feedback from others to gain a better understanding of how you are perceived.

5. Empathy: Practice active listening and try to understand other people’s perspectives. Show compassion and kindness towards others. Volunteer or get involved in community service to develop your empathy skills.

6. Vision: Set long-term goals and create a plan to achieve them. Visualize your success and focus on the steps you need to take to get there.

7. Passion: Pursue activities that you are passionate about. Find ways to incorporate your passions into your work or career.

8. Perseverance: Stay committed to your goals even when faced with obstacles or setbacks. Keep pushing forward and don’t give up on your dreams.

9. Courage: Take risks and be willing to fail. Stand up for what you believe in, even if it’s not the popular opinion.

10. Humility: Recognize that you don’t know everything and be open to learning from others. Admit when you make mistakes and take responsibility for your actions.

11.nCreativity: Embrace your creativity and find ways to express yourself through art, music, writing, or other creative outlets.

12. Authenticity: Be true to yourself and don’t try to be someone you’re not. Embrace your unique qualities and use them to your advantage.

13. Open-mindedness: Be open to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences. Challenge your own beliefs and biases by seeking out diverse viewpoints.


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