Household Income
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Household disposable incomes grew faster than debt in Q1, StatCan saysStatistics Canada says the amount Canadians owe relative to their income in the first quarter edged lower as growth in household disposable income outpaced the growth in debt.MoneyJun 13, 2024
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Central Ontario adults on social assistance must spend 30-50% of income on food: health unit reportFor a single adult on Ontario Works with a monthly income of $863, the cost of a nutritious food basket is $397 — approximately 46 per cent of income.HealthFeb 17, 2023
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Lethbridge social assistance programs bracing for higher demand as inflation risesOne Alberta economist says a large number of people in Lethbridge could struggle to adapt to high costs.EconomyJun 16, 2022
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New Brunswick’s household income policy borders on discrimination: disability advocatesAdvocates say New Brunswick's household income policy borders on discrimination since benefits are often reduced if recipients live in the same house as their spouse.HealthJul 15, 2021
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Canadians would rather cut down their debt than save for vacation, retirement in 2018: CIBCPaying bills or just getting by were the top goals for about 15 per cent of respondents.ConsumerDec 28, 2017
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New record: Canadians owe $1.71 for every $1 they makeThe amount Canadians owe relative to their income hit another new high in the third quarter.ConsumerDec 14, 2017
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Sleepless children can reduce parents’ income by 11 per cent, study showsWhy mom and dad aren't who they used to be at workConsumerMay 1, 2017
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Owning home becoming pipedream for many house-hunters in Toronto, VancouverIn Toronto, home ownership costs - including mortgage payments, utilities and property taxes - for a single detached home were 71.4 per cent of the median household income.ConsumerJun 9, 2016
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Affordability calculator: How much house can you handle?How much house can you handle? Try our affordability calculatorConsumerNov 27, 2013
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