Originally from our sister publication, Advisor.ca. Canadians fancy themselves as being debt-free in the next decade and are aggressively paying down debt, but a new study reveals they may be unrealistic about the age by which they expect to have paid their financial dues. A recent CIBC poll notes that on average, Canadians holding some form […]
The average Canadian is eager to retire by the age of 61, but nearly half (48%) do not feel they are financially prepared for a satisfactory retirement, according to an Ipsos Reid survey conducted for HomEquity Bank. The survey polled 1,054 Canadians ages 45 to 60. Debt is a major factor affecting the financial stability […]
Originally from our sister publication, Advisor.ca. There are many ways to interpret the ongoing U.S. debt ceiling crisis. Many in the Canadian financial industry feel it’s a pointless production before an inevitable resolution. “This is nothing but a show,” said David L. Fingold, lead portfolio manager of the Dynamic Global Discovery Fund. “This is a […]
A $2 billion debt relief proposal under consideration by the Icelandic government is being blocked by the Icelandic Pension Funds Association, which holds most of the country’s mortgage debt and has assets of about $16 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. Led by the Interest Group of Homes, the proposal states that lenders should write […]
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