Canadians are sticking to when they want to retire despite fears about whether they have enough saved, according to a pair of surveys released Thursday. A Scotiabank survey found that 73% of Canadian investors have not changed the age they plan to retire, despite the volatile markets and economic roller-coaster during the past two years. [...]

It’s not glamorous, but a budget will help manage costs, identify red flags, and achieve profitability. Between 2004 and 2007, Apex facility resources, a Seattle furniture dealership and relocation company, experienced a 900% jump in sales. Yet the owners, Marlaine McCauley and Matt Watson, didn’t know if they’d actually made any money. “We didn’t have [...]