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Record population growth persists: StatsCan

allan — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:06:50 +0000

At current rates, population would double in 25 years

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Half of Canadians put off retirement saving, survey finds

gregdalgetty — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:11:47 +0000

A high cost of living makes it hard for many to get started

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Renters face financial challenges as home ownership drops

Jean-Marc Jutras — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:00:16 +0000

If your clients are renters, they’re more likely to be over-stretched financially to keep a roof over their heads. That’s because almost 40% of renters captured in the 2016 census spent more than 30% of their average monthly income on housing, finds StatsCan. That figure is largely unchanged from 2011 and more than double the […]

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Advisors must offer collaboration, convenience: IIAC

Jean-Marc Jutras — Wed, 03 May 2017 10:29:24 +0000

Industry changes call for advisors to help clients meet life objectives through value and convenience

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Do your clients have emergency funds?

Jean-Marc Jutras — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 15:04:40 +0000

Nearly half of homeowners would be ill-prepared for a personal financial dilemma.

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Editorial: Too much capital, too little return

Jean-Marc Jutras — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

One thing I find strange about market corrections is how nobody seems to see them coming.

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Technology key to industry’s future: IIAC

Jean-Marc Jutras — Tue, 12 May 2015 09:31:55 +0000

Highlights from the latest industry letter from IIAC president and CEO, Ian Russell.

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Boomers fall short on retirement planning

Jean-Marc Jutras — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:10:43 +0000

Only 39% of Canada's baby boomers agree retirement planning should begin when people enter the workforce.

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Seniors say they know it all when it comes to finance

Jean-Marc Jutras — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:55:38 +0000

Canadian seniors are more likely than other age groups to give themselves a high mark for overall financial knowledge, shows BMO Financial Group’s third annual financial literacy report.

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One Canadian retirement advantage

Jean-Marc Jutras — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 05:55:00 +0000

Nearly 44 million Americans go without health insurance, according to the latest set of statistics from the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. Think about that. A group of U.S. residents that exceeds the population of Canada by 11 million walks around every day without health coverage.

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