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The economy and finance posts share a focus on issues related to the state of the economy and the spending habits of Canadians.
Financial advisors and their clients. It is an awkward relationship because it is on-going, there is, presumably a difference in knowledge, and because we want to trust and feel like we have made the right choice. While recent Canadian changes in fee disclosure rules are part of a set of changes designed to help consumers…
A new poll conducted for MNP LTD by Ipsos shows that many Canadians have little financial flexibility from month to month and that rising interest rates already have many Canadians worried about their financial future. Money Remaining After Bills and Debt Payments After paying bills and debt payments, the average Canadian has $630 left over…
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It seems counterintuitive. Twenty-five per cent of Canadians think their debt situation is better today than it was a year ago (using top 3 box on 10 point scale). In comparison, only 14% are in a worse situation. Counterintuitive given rising house prices has made affordability a serious challenge and other independent sources that suggest…
![[Feature] Tax That! Many Canadians Would Support Small Business Tax Changes](https://pollingguru.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tax_calculator-768x513.jpg)
The small business tax changes introduced by the Canadian Government were a communications and policy failure that required significant back-tracking by the government. In simple terms, the government sought to restrict income splitting and to prevent individuals from using the tax benefits of corporations to save and grow assets. While the overall message of tax…
Canadians are telling pollsters that they intend to spend more money this year than last. $653 on gifts this year (up about $100 from last year) according to a survey by RetailMeNot. $643 on holiday shopping (up 8% from last year) according to a CIBC survey. The polls ask the questions slightly differently but across…
