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  • Policyholders want more from their life insurers
    March 06, 2012
    A new survey of Canadian consumers appears to indicate that insurance policyholders have high expectations for their life insurers but that they're occasionally not living up to them.
  • Canadians largely optimistic about retirement
    January 17, 2012
    When it comes to gauging North Americans' feelings and opinions about retirement life, Canadians tend to have a more upbeat attitude when compared to their neighbours to the south.
  • Canadians not letting volatility affect their retirement strategy
    January 04, 2012
    Despite global financial market volatility and economic uneasiness, a new survey indicates that most Canadians plan on contributing as much or more to their retirement this tax year as they did one year ago.
  • Fewer Canadians getting checkups
    December 07, 2011
    A new study suggests the majority of all Canadians are forgoing their annual physical exams with their primary care physicians.
  • Economic volatility has many Canadian boomers concerned
    October 31, 2011
    Generally, people make investments because they want to gain greater financial security for themselves and their families. But a recent study indicates that in today's economic climate, volatility has many Canadians worried about their retirement savings.
  • Many plan on working in retirement
    October 27, 2011
    While retirement is often considered to be a period in life people use to devote more time to travel and recreational activities, a new poll finds that a considerable number of Canadians plan on continuing to work in their retirement years.
  • Many Canadians lack life insurance
    October 11, 2011
    While most Canadians would assume that the general public believes life insurance is important, a recent poll suggests otherwise.
  • Many Canadians trust in their pension plans
    October 06, 2011
    An overwhelming majority of Canadians who own a specific type of pension plan are confident that by the time they retire, it will provide them with enough money to retire comfortably, a new survey indicates.
  • Many have wills but few have updated
    September 23, 2011
    While most Canadians have a will in place, many of them haven't updated them.
  • Income a primary retirement concern
    August 03, 2011
    Canadians may be feeling the effects of global economic unrest, a new survey reveals.
  • Scotiabank offers newlyweds financial tips
    July 26, 2011
    Summer is one of the most popular times for Canadians to get married, but as Scotiabank reports, wedding and reception preparations can sometimes get in the way of newlyweds' short and long term financial plans.
  • Pensions grow marginally in second quarter
    July 22, 2011
    The looming financial crisis in the United States is already having its effects in Canada, as a recent survey indicates Canadian pensions rose only marginally in the second quarter.
  • Poll: Canadian retirees say they're saving effectively
    July 21, 2011
    With the cost of living rising, some Canadians are finding it difficult to save money for their retirement. But among retirees, putting money away has come fairly easy when compared to other age groups.
  • Tips to help family members locate a life insurance policy
    July 20, 2011
    One of the most crucial aspects to life insurance is making sure one's loved ones know how to access it should the policyholder pass away. But all too often, this doesn't take place.
  • One-third of middle-aged Canadians not fulfilling financial resolutions
    July 12, 2011
    While losing weight is typically the most common New Year's resolution, Canadians also often resolve to try and do better financially, such as by saving more money. But a new survey of baby boomers indicates Canadians are not fulfilling this pledge.
  • Canadian couples rarely discuss life insurance
    June 13, 2011
    A new poll has found that a significant percentage of Canadians do not talk about life insurance with their significant other.
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