Economy

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

Banking Canadians Deem Value, Simplicity, And Convenience Important In Their Daily Lives; Though, Value Appears To Be The Governing Principal

Canadians Believe Responsibilities Include Taking Care of Deceased's Children (31%) And Adopting Their Pets (24%)

Only 40% Think Foreign Ownership Benefits The Canadian Economy

Half (48%) Say `Government Not Strict Enough' In Its Regulation Of Foreign Investment And Ownership In Canada

Seven-in-ten (69%) Calgarians Support Bronconnier In His Negative Reviews Of The Stelmach Budget
Seven-in-ten (68%) Calgarians Also Say Province Should Not Put Restrictions On How Money Is Spent

One in Five Canadians More Likely To Buy If the Minimum Down Payment is Reduced

One in three boomers are assisting an aging family member; 44% are also supporting their children financially