Debt

Industry

Parents in the dark when it comes to kids’ spending

While 90% say they know how much debt their child has, only 78% of students agree, finds an RBC poll.

By Staff |July 22, 2014

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Industry

Fewer Canadians paying down mortgages

Fewer people are accelerating and prioritizing mortgage repayment.

By Staff |July 21, 2014

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Economic Indicators

Consumer spending flat for second consecutive quarter

Canadian consumer spending remained flat for the second consecutive quarter of 2014.

By Staff |July 16, 2014

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Industry

Vacations top list of savings goals

Almost 60% of Canadians are currently saving for something other than retirement, finds a CIBC poll.

By Staff |July 8, 2014

2 min read

Industry

Cars are third-largest expense for Canadians

The majority of Canadians who own a vehicle plan to purchase a new one every five years, spending an average of $26,044, finds a BMO report.

By Staff |July 8, 2014

1 min read

Industry

First Trust launches high-yield bond ETF

FT Portfolios Canada has launched common and advisor class units of a new fund.

By Staff |July 2, 2014

2 min read

Industry

Younger homeowners more comfortable with debt than parents

Four in 10 homeowners (39%) indicate they're more comfortable with debt compared to their parents, versus just one in eight (13%) who feel less comfortable, according to a Manulife Bank of Canada poll.

By Staff |June 17, 2014

3 min read

Planning and Advice

The ABCs of cash flow planning: X is for eXcited

Each week, we look at the ABCs of cash flow management.

|June 16, 2014

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Weddings don’t have to break the bank

Canadians are thrifty when it comes to wedding gifts, with most spending $100 or less per person, whether giving cash or a gift.

By Staff |June 11, 2014

2 min read

Industry

Help clients erase debts before retirement

Most Canadians expect to erase their debts by age 53.

By Staff |June 9, 2014

1 min read

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