Why holiday shoppers are balancing economic concerns with prudent shopping
It is always a trade-off between our ability to spend and the desire to spend, writes Peter Watson. This year, there are many reasons to spend less. Canadians feel pressure from the United States over repeated suggestions that we would become the 51st state, and over the damage to our economy caused by tariffs. That […]
Our Youth Are at The Crossroads of Their Life
Young adults must proactively steer their career towards success, writes Peter Watson. This generation of youth faces massive challenges and as a result people in that age group will have divergent career outcomes. Many will have a disappointing adult life. They will not be able to achieve financial success and therefore their desired standard of […]
Holiday Spending Expected to Decline
Holiday spending will be less this holiday season, writes Peter Watson. There are many significant headwinds that will limit spending this holiday season. Our economic fabric is less solid than it has been in previous years. Many just do not have enough extra money to spend on holiday gifts. Inflation is high and everything seems […]