Posted on 30/06/07
Oil riches can bring a soft life on the Rock
In Alberta's oil patch, a couple we'll call Oscar and Peggy work for big companies and earn big incomes. Oscar, an engineer, is 55. Peggy, who works in health care, is 51. Last year, their incomes totalled $228,000. Their children are grown, they have no debts, and they have almost $1.25-million in assets. They have sold their Alberta house and are planning a move back east to Newfoundland.
The full text of this article has 1340 words.
To continue reading this article, you will need to purchase this article.
Already have a member account? Login now
Pay-Per-View Offers To read the complete article, select one of the following options
Purchasing from globeandmail.com is quick and secure.
