Behavioural economists have devised techniques to help clients stick to their financial plans. Clients with vivid images of their retirement commit to more ambitious savings programs
Applying the brakes could disrupt other sectors of the economy
Debt to income ratio retreats from record high
Survey uncovers differences in saving and spending attitudes of people in 19 countries
Housing correction would leave households with a huge debt load
New Investor Education Fund poll reveals shifts in personal finance priorities
Credit risk is moderate, but growth would slow
Canada’s resilience provides valuable lessons for other countries
One-third of Canadian households hold three-quarters of the debt
Equifax Canada sees improvement in consumer debt, but sustainability is a concern