Economy

Winter Travel Intentions Up This Year Over Last

But Majority (56%) Were Raised in a Household where
Saving was Encouraged, not Spending (10%)

More Than Half (54%) Of British Columbians Say Rise In The Canadian Dollar Has Had A
Positive Impact On Them Personally
Nearly Two-Thirds Say They Are More Likely To Shop In The U.S. (63%) Or To Go On Vacation
To A U.S. Destination (62%) Due To The Recent Exchange Rate Changes

Retired Boomers And Those Approaching Retirement Give Their Thoughts On Life After Retirement

Six in ten (61%) Boomers Intend to Give Money to Children
While Still Alive

Knowing the Competition (51%) and Researching the Market (49%) Among the Top Pieces of Advice

Majority (53%) of Pre-Retirees Concerned about Money,
One third (33%) of Retirees Worried about Money

Majority (51%) of Retirees Worry about their Future Health,
Two in Five (41%) Pre-Retirees Worry about the Same

Almost Half (43%) Admit To Being Unknowledgeable Of Closing Costs Such As Mortgage Loan Insurance, Legal Fees And Land Transfer Taxes