Economy

Homeownership slipping away from more Canadians

A stronger housing market and increasing mortgage rates mean housing was less affordable in Q3, RBC Economics’ latest housing trends and affordability report shows.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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No perfect scores on this financial quiz

Canadians have some studying to do when it comes to financial literacy, show the results of the Bridgehouse investor knowledge index.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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Nearly half of Canadians waiting to click ‘buy’ on Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday - one of the busiest online shopping days of the year - is continuing to grow in popularity for Canadian consumers, shows BMO’s 2013 holiday spending outlook.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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Virgin Galactic to accept bitcoins

Those heading to space with Virgin Galactic can now pay for their flight using the digital currency bitcoin, Virgin head Richard Branson said today.

By Staff |November 22, 2013

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