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Fear of Renewal: Most new homebuyers ‘very worried’ next term will bring much higher monthly payments
Half of variable rate mortgage holders having a tough time financially; one-in-three with fixed rate May 2, 2023 – The Bank of Canada held its key rate firm in April, but five more dates are set aside for possible rate
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Lacking the Will: Half of Canadians say they don’t have a last will and testament, including one-in-five aged 55+
One-quarter who haven’t written a will say they’re too young to worry about it, others cite lack of assets March 7, 2023 – In 1948, Cecil George Harris suffered a tragic mishap while plowing his fields near Rosetown, Sask. He
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Holiday travel hell: More Canadians blame weather and airlines, than government, for recent chaos
Canadians unconvinced if fining airlines for failed service will help improve future outcomes January 18, 2023 – The snowstorms that iced many Canadians out of their holiday travel plans, continue to leave airline and railway executives and politicians on the
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The Sacred Texts: Canadian perspectives on the Bible, Qu’ran, Torah, and their place in modern society
Majority see positive lessons in Bible, but many Christians believe it has dated views on sexuality, gender December 21, 2022 – The holiday season is often a time to reflect on the positive aspects of one’s life. As the calendar
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Holiday hurt: Inflation realities deflate Christmas shopping plans, two-in-five cut back on charitable giving
Half say they’re worse off now than this time last year when it comes to personal finances December 5, 2022 – As snow blankets most of the country, Canadians are simultaneously trying to dig out from under the inflation that
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No, Sur(charge): Two-in-five credit card holders would stop shopping at major retailers if hit with 1.5% fee
Three-in-five with a points card say they would stop using it if surcharge became universal December 6, 2022 – After the year that many Canadians have endured financially, for many the idea of paying a surcharge on regular credit card
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