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Mortgage-Free Eventually: RBC Poll Finds Majority of Canadians Hope to Pay Off Their Homes by Retirement

TweetShare via emailMortgage-Free Eventually: RBC Poll Finds Majority of Canadians Hope to Pay Off Their Homes by Retirement – The title of the feed item Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadians with a mortgage hope to bemortgage-free by the time they reach age 65, but one-third (33 per cent) of older Canadians, those over the…

NATIONAL LEASING REGIONAL WINNER OF CANADA’S 10 MOST ADMIRED CORPORATE CULTURES™ OF 2011

“We are delighted to be recognized as a regional winner of this award,” said Grant Shaw, Vice President of HR, Strategy and Culture for National Leasing. “A strong culture is the foundation of our organization’s success and is at the … Continue reading

Scotiabank’s Commodity Price Index Shows Retreat in October

TweetShare via emailScotiabank’s Commodity Price Index Shows Retreat in October – The title of the feed item TORONTO, Nov. 24, 2011 /CNW/ – Scotiabank’s Commodity Price Index, which measures price trends in 32 of Canada’s major exports, lost further ground in October, declining 3.7 per cent month over month (m/m). The All Items Index has fallen 9.8…

Canadians are in a Gift-Giving Mood for the Season According to RBC Survey

TORONTO, November 22, 2011— With the holiday season just 32 shopping days away, there may be a few more presents under the tree this year. According to an RBC survey, Canadian gift-givers are planning to spend an average of $640 on gifts - up from $624 … Continue reading

Four Ways a Small Business Can Actually Cut Expenses

In these economic times it is important for a business to leverage every dollar, especially small businesses and home businesses.  The first thing that happens in an economic downturn is that purchases get put off. However, this can only go so far before it begins to affect the business. For example if you’re a taxi…