Personal finance

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      Almost half of Canadians think they are better off than their parents were at their current age. One in four (26%) think they are...

      The Poor | Personal Responsibility and Blame are Key Themes

      The Angus Reid Institute recently released polling results on poverty in Canada which provide a startling view of poverty. Despite the fact that many...

      Canadians who work with advisors have sticky relationship

      A recent Environics survey conducted for Systelos found that among those who use a financial advisor (only 29% use an advisor), only 12% have...

      The Debt Trap… as interest rates rise, public concern rises

      There is a growing concern about personal debt and the impact of rising interest rates in Canada. In January we reported on an earlier...

      Breaking the bank… the January spending hangover

      Canadians underestimated the amount of holiday shopping they would do in December and their overspending produced significantly more debt. In fact 42% went over...

      Are Consumers Critical Enough of Their Financial Advisors?

      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...

      33% of Canadians have Nothing Left After They Pay Their Bills

      A new poll conducted for MNP LTD by Ipsos shows that many Canadians have little financial flexibility from month to month and that rising...

      Canadians more positive about debt situation compared to year ago [Ipsos]

      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...

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