Of those who do not have an RESP account, or are contributing less than usual, % say the main reason is not having enough money, % contributed the same amount as they did last year

Investment held in an RESP account - % report mutual funds, GICs, bonds

Method of payment for day-to-day purchases (cash. debit card, credit card), Usual method for paying bills (in person with cash, preauthorized withdrawals from an account, by cheque through mail, Internet banking (Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP)), telephone banking, at a bank teller, at an ATM

Incidence of bankruptcy, by age group, Frequency of checking bank accounts

Price range of future home by household income quintiles

Respondents who are saving for their children’s postsecondary education, Contributors to a RESP account

Financially planning for retirement, Presence of workplace pension, Contributors to a RRSP account, Amount of RRSPs currently held by Canadians

RRSP withdrawals for non-retirement purposes, RRSP withdrawals for the Home Buyers’ Plan

Level of confidence in achieving expectations of retirement income, Standard of living compared to expectations

Various variables indicating planning for future by age group (Has a Will, Have power of attorney, Is financially prepared for retirement, RRSPs included in financial plan)

Type of advice used, by income quintiles (Retirement planning, Children's education planning, estate planning, Insurance, Tax planning, general financial planning