Past surveys by Statistics Canada have shown that those who do not own their homes were much more likely to claim to have inadequate resources to retire.The Globe and Mail
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The number that shows Canadian homes are overvalued
Look to the relationship between income and prices, this article from a CBC business commentator says. The traditional relationship is for properties to be about three times income. In Vancouver, the ratio is now around 10; in Toronto, seven.
Why you shouldn't double dip at the movies
Sneaking from one movie into another at the multiplex is a no-no, The Moneyologist blog says here.
12 ways to survive a forced early retirement
What to do if you find yourself out of a job before you were ready to retire.
Why a MacBook can be a frugal choice
If you've shopped computers lately, you know that Apple's MacBooks come at premium prices. Here, a blogger argues that quality justifies spending the extra money.
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