Most Canadians feel their debt situation better than others’

OTTAWA — When Canadians see news about the country’s growing issue with personal debt, it seems most feel it’s other people — not them — causing the problem. At least that’s the suggestion of a survey done for Royal Bank of Canada, results for which were released Wednesday. The RBC poll had 75 per cent […]

Canada gets high score on quality of life index: study

By Derek Abma and Peter O’Neil Australia is seen as having the best quality of life among industrialized countries, one ranking ahead of second-place Canada, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. However, it appears the clincher for Australia could be its high voter-turnout rates, which policy-makers in that country […]

Canadians under 35 most intent on buying homes: survey

Canadians ages 18 to 34 are the most keen to buy a house . . . next year, according to a new survey. The following are 8 investment-damaging flaws that buyers should investigate before purchasing a home, as compiled by MSN Money. Photograph by: Photos.com, Postmedia News Buying a home? Identify these 8 flaws that […]