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A baby or financial security: Who can still afford to have kids?

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Influencing looks glamorous. But does it pay the rent?

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Is 40 too old to buy your first home?

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Anger vs profit: Should you sell your U.S. stocks?

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Coming soon: Season thirteen of Stress Test

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No, you don’t need $1.7-million to retire

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Everyone wants a prenup. Very few people get one

8

Your “starter home” might be your forever home

9

Thanks to AI, your resume is perfect. So is everyone else’s

10

Is this the golden age of DIY investing?

11

Big spender, risky investor: Today's committed Gen Z renter

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Rents are falling, so why does it still feel so expensive?

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Yes, the stock market will crash. Are you ready?

14

Coming soon: Season twelve of Stress Test

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A big-travel, small-budget blueprint for 2026

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Casinos in your pocket: The blurring line between investing and gambling

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You’ve just been let go. Now what?

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Your next mortgage renewal could be a shocker. Here’s what to do

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No jobs in this economy: Why the labour market is so brutal right now

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She left school to buy a laundromat: The appeal of ‘boring businesses’

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Is it time to check out AI for investing advice?

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Condo hate is real. What's the new path to homeownership?

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Coming soon: Season eleven of Stress Test

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They ditched Canada's big cities for a cheaper lifestyle. How did it work out?

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Feeling behind? Why your parent’s financial timeline won’t work for you

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From tariffs to crypto: A survival guide to investing in the Trump era

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You broke up, but can you afford to move out?

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Hustle culture draining you? Say hello to the soft life

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More young adults are buying homes alone. How are they pulling it off?

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Is a university or college degree still worth the money?

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No, you’re not throwing your money away on rent

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Coming soon: Season ten of Stress Test

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Here’s what young Canadians are putting in their TFSAs

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Look out employers: Here come Gen Z

35

Viral TikToks can crawl into your brain and trigger spending

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Counting on an inheritance? Not so fast

37

Would you co-own a house with your parents?

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Home ownership and a baby: Can you afford both?

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How far would you commute to save money?

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Meet the young people leaving Canada for an affordable life

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Coming soon: Season nine of Stress Test

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5 personal finance resolutions for 2024 (that you can actually keep)

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Salaries, mortgages and EVs: The top personal finance stories of 2023

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Can you really afford a dog?

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What the tightening job market means for you

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So, you splurged. Now what?

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The struggle is real: how homeowners are coping with soaring mortgage rates

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Dual income, no kids: How much more fun are they having?

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Adulting with roommates: solo living is a luxury in today’s rental market

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Coming soon: Season eight of Stress Test

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Why more Canadians are giving up on home ownership

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How soaring rents are transforming student life

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

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How climate anxiety is shaping small and large financial decisions

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Save money and the planet: How thrifting can help combat inflation

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Fertility treatments can be a massive, unexpected cost for Canadians. Here’s what you should know

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Taxes 101: Tips to make the most of your return this season

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Why millennials and Gen Z are Alberta-bound for a more affordable life

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Coming soon: Season seven of Stress Test

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Rising interest rates brought pain for new homeowners - and opportunity for house hunters

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Why more Canadians are choosing to be childfree or delay parenthood

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Is it still a good time to ask for a raise, with a recession looming?

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Renovating can help you get the home you otherwise can't afford

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Recession-beating tips for the job market, housing, investing and cost of life

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Love in the time of inflation: How to manage rising costs when dating

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You're not bad at money - you're suffering from money shame

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How supercharged rents are crushing Canadians

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Coming soon: Season 6 of Stress Test

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Retirement might look different for Gen Z and millennials. Here’s how to plan for it

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Tempted to buy a home with siblings or friends? Here’s what you need to know

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Mortgage 101: Everything you need to know about mortgages right now

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How TikTok changed the vibe of personal finance advice

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How to balance green or ethical investing with making money

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Is the middle class dead for millennials and Gen Z?

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Gas prices are soaring. Are electric vehicles an affordable solution?

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Returning to the office will cost you and not everyone's willing to pay

77

Coming soon: Stress Test Season 5

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Cryptocurrencies are booming. But should you invest?

79

Parents are bankrolling their kids’ house down payments - but can they afford it?

80

Salary negotiation 101: How to ask for a raise (encore episode)

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Are you giving your parents money?

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Rents are soaring. What does it mean for millennials and Gen Z?

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City Space: How can cities hold onto the middle class?

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From investing to housing, personal finance experts share their predictions for 2022

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What you might not know about buy now, pay later plans

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Inflation is squeezing our finances. What can we do about it?

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Is a hot housing market pricing Canadians out of their small towns?

88

Coming Soon: Season 4 of Stress Test

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What it’s been like to invest during a pandemic

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One family’s solution to Canada’s housing crisis

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The high cost of daycare

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What's a wedding worth?

93

Bonus: Making the most of your pandemic savings

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Salary negotiation 101: How to ask for a raise

95

Going solo: How to set yourself up for financial success if you're single

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Big city exodus: How far would you move to buy an affordable home?

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Priced out: Young Canadians on trying to buy in a wild real estate market

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Coming soon: A new season of Stress Test

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Are your parents giving you money?

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Retiring in your 30s: How some Canadians are making big changes to escape the workforce