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Canada needs dementia strategy now

Parliamentarian Claude Gravelle says Canada needs a national strategy and he’s pushing for one.

By Staff |September 30, 2013

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Consumer confidence inches up

Canadian consumer confidence now stands at 81.2, a jump from 79.7 in May.

By Staff |September 30, 2013

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Commodity price index slumps

Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index slumped by 0.1% month over month in August.

By Staff |September 30, 2013

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Getting sick ails finances, too

Seriously sick Canadians have more than health issues to contend with—for 40% their illnesses cause financial difficulties too, says the Sun Life Canadian Health Index.

By Staff |September 30, 2013

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Parents carry their kids’ tuition debt

Parents are taking on their children’s debt burdens to give them the best shot at a comfortable life—even if that means sacrificing their own financial goals, the CBC reports.

By Staff |September 30, 2013

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U.S. reverse mortgage scheme needs bailout

A U.S. housing agency said Friday it needs a $1.7 billion bailout from the Treasury to cover projected losses in a mortgage programs for seniors.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |September 27, 2013

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Ontario’s youth struggle to find work

Half of young Ontarians can’t find a job, according to a study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

By Staff |September 27, 2013

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Blame high taxes when your favourite NHL team loses

High taxes make Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal three of the least financially-attractive destinations for NHL players, finds a new paper by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

By Staff |September 27, 2013

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