Pattie Lovett-Reid
BNN Bloomberg
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Pattie Lovett-Reid: Here's what higher interest rates mean for you
We fear and yet know we need it - higher interest rates. → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Investment firms that make inroads with women will win
For over two decades, financial institutions have touted new strategies to target the female market - in all likelihood because it just makes good business sense. Yet inroads have been stalled and initiatives have been put on hold. → Read More
Pattie Lovett Reid: Are you going to get hurt by higher rates? It doesn’t have to be that way
Households that have been assessing how much higher rates will cost them already know the short answer – it will cost them more. The question is how much more. → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Bring on higher interest rates
Would higher rates be such a bad thing? I don't think so. → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: It's okay to not own a home
Is the dream of owning a home realistic for Canadians? → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: A 'golden opportunity' to tackle inflation pressure
If ever there was a political pocketbook issue, it is this one. → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Reckless spending has got to stop
There is an old adage, "You can't help someone who doesn't want to be helped." → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: BoC should be careful what is wishes for
My first thought after reading the Bank of Canada statement is: We can't have it both ways. → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Investors need to get realistic about return expectations
Canadian investors are emerging from COVID-19 with some pretty higher return expectations on their portfolios. → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Optimism around entrepreneurship climbs to levels not seen since 2017
A new survey, titled the RBC Small Business Poll, found that despite the pandemic's harsh impact on the economy, the optimism around becoming an entrepreneur is still alive. → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Here's a tip to stave off retirement-savings crisis
Are we headed towards a retirement crisis? Maybe. → Read More
Purpose Investments tries wooing retirement savers with new annuity-like fund
The number one question I am asked is, "How will I know if I have enough money to see me through my retirement?" → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Is it better to rent or own a home? It depends.
Honestly, I hate being asked the question: “Is it better to buy a home or rent indefinitely?” The reason I dislike the question is because my answer is almost always: “It depends.” → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Millennial, Gen Z workers go back to basics with pay top of mind
It has long been thought younger generations are different than their predecessors when it comes to perks and benefits. However, that line of thinking couldn't be more off the mark. → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: Protecting yourself financially from the risks of dementia
Dementia is a challenging disease and has been further complicated by COVID-19. Seniors living in isolation missing out on the socialization and structure to their day has left many feeling anxious and alone. → Read More
Don't sell in May and go away: Patricia Lovett-Reid
I’ve never been a fan of trying to time the market. The pros have a hard time consistently getting it right and when you take a stab at it, you have to get it right twice - going in and coming out. → Read More
5 tips for protecting yourself against higher rates
Forgive me if you’ve heard me say this before: I believe the next move in interest rates by the Bank of Canada will be higher. This is something we need to pay attention to. → Read More
Borrowers beware as Bank of Canada shifts tone on rates: Pattie Lovett-Reid
The Bank of Canada delivered pretty much exactly what Bay Street expected Wednesday by scaling back its quantitative easing program and leaving its benchmark interest rate at 0.25 per cent. However, I would argue there was a big surprise for Canadians who have been counting on rates staying put into 2023. → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: WFH fatigue grows as pandemic enters year two
Zoom call fatigue is real, as employees are feeling burnt out by constant videoconferencing, while others have experienced their communication effectiveness slipping away. → Read More
Pattie Lovett-Reid: The prenup talk can be tough, but necessary
Prenuptial agreements or co-habitation agreements can be conceived as being distasteful. → Read More