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Stress Test

You had your best-laid plans and then COVID-19 came along and hammered the entire economy. But you’ve got this – if you have the right information. Join The Globe and Mail’s personal finance team, col... Read more

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Why more Canadians are giving up on home ownership

Why more Canadians are giving up on home ownership

After years of soaring home prices, there was hope that rising interest rates would lead to lower prices in 2023 and giv... Read more

10 May 2023

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How soaring rents are transforming student life

How soaring rents are transforming student life

Student debt is a growing problem in Canada - one that’s set to get worse in the coming years. And although tuition has ... Read more

3 May 2023

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'Punched in the face by my investments’: How to endure stock market swings

'Punched in the face by my investments’: How to endure stock market swings

It’s tough to save money to invest in the first place, so it stings to watch your investments drop. If you’ve started in... Read more

26 Apr 2023

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How climate anxiety is shaping small and large financial decisions

How climate anxiety is shaping small and large financial decisions

Climate change is a growing concern for many young Canadians, with some questioning where they should live, what they sh... Read more

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