Living the dream: RBC poll finds majority of Boomers can’t wait for retirement
But for many Boomers, the numbers won’t add up without a detailed budget TORONTO, May 17, 2012 /CNW/ – Most (71 per cent) Boomers can’t wait to spend their time as they wish in retirement, but four-in-10 (42 per cent) of those not-yet-retired expect managing cash flow in retirement to be more difficult and 37 [...]
Canadian recreational property buyers looking to renters to make dream of ownership a reality
May 16, 2012 No Comment
Royal LePage survey shows a disconnect between attitudes of intended buyers and current owners in regards to renting and priority features TORONTO, May 16, 2012 /CNW/ – A survey commissioned by Royal LePage Real Estate Services showed that intended recreational property buyers have different ideas on generating income from their properties compared to the actual [...]
Continue reading …World’s Largest Business Mentoring Event Sets Guinness Record at Ontario Centres of Excellence Discovery 12 Conference
May 15, 2012 No Comment
Seasoned business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs set first-ever record in Most People Attending a Business Speed Networking Event – Single Venue category TORONTO, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ – 328 of the brightest minds in Canada speed-networked their way to setting the newest Guinness World Record in the Most People Attending a Business Speed Networking Event [...]
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New app allows customers to order a taxi in seconds from anywhere TORONTO, May 14, 2012 /CNW/ – There’s a brand new way to order a taxi in Toronto. Starting today, Torontonians looking for a lift can order a taxi with two clicks on their cell phone. Beck Taxi is Toronto’s first Taxi company to [...]
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WATERLOO, ON, May 14, 2012 /CNW/ – Ninety per cent of Ontario homeowners indicate that “being debt-free” is very important to their definition of a successful retirement, according to a recent debt and retirement survey conducted by Manulife Bank of Canada. This is second only to “good health” (95%), and slightly higher than “sufficient retirement [...]
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TORONTO, May 11, 2012 /CNW/ – Despite some good news about job creation in Canada last month, CAW President Ken Lewenza says he remains concerned that younger workers are not benefitting and he renewed his call for a national jobs strategy. Lewenza was reacting to Statistics Canada’s monthly report on jobs for April that showed [...]
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Ceridian’s 2nd Pulse of Talent Survey Conducted by Harris Decima TORONTO, May 11, 2012 /CNW/ – Ceridian Canada today released its 2nd Pulse of Talent survey, revealing the changing attitudes and perceptions of Canadian workers. For this study, Harris Decima was commissioned to survey 800 employed Canadians and measured perceived job security, confidence in leadership, [...]
Continue reading …Rogers Survey Reveals Many Canadians Would Give Up Alcohol, Chocolate and Coffee Before The Internet
May 9, 2012 No Comment
79% of Connected Canadians say Internet makes their lives better Most want to use the Internet to better manage their health Men are more keen than women to use technology for bargain shopping and ‘smart’ appliances like a fridge that intuitively orders groceries TORONTO, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ – The Rogers Innovation Report released today [...]
Continue reading …Ontario residents represent ‘average’ Canadian when it comes to retirement planning: RBC
May 9, 2012 No Comment
TORONTO, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ – More than two-thirds of Ontarians (38 per cent) – two percentage points above the Canadian average – believe they will have enough money for a secure retirement, yet 37 per cent are worried about not having enough, according to the RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook (RBC CCO). “Retirement planning is [...]
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Lack of will opens doors to legal complications TORONTO, May 7, 2012 /CNW/ – A majority of Canadian adults (56 per cent) do not have a signed will, according to a survey of more than 2,000 Canadians released by LAWPRO’s TitlePLUS title insurance program today. The survey also reveals that 71 per cent of Canadian [...]
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