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Economic Indicators

Keep clients out of the red in their golden years

Most Canadians believe they’ll retire and be able to live comfortably. Unfortunately, many of them are wrong.

By Ted Michalos |June 15, 2015

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Canadians positive on real estate market

Eighty-four percent of Canadians say a house or a condominium is a good investment, according to an RBC poll. Intent to purchase remains strong with one-in-four Canadians (25%) indicating plans to buy a home within the next two years. Among these, four-in-ten (44%) say they will be first-time buyers.

By Staff |June 11, 2015

1 min read

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Don’t expect high interest rates

Interest rates won’t return to prior highs for two reasons.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |June 11, 2015

2 min read

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Canadians spending less on entertainment, recreation

People are spending less on entertainment and recreation, but they aren’t shrinking their grocery bills, reports Marketing magazine.

By Staff |June 10, 2015

1 min read