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Back to SearchYour next mortgage renewal could be a shocker. Here’s what to do
Season 11 Episode 5
During the pandemic, record-low interest rates meant cheap mortgages. These days? Rates are higher. And worries about where they’re headed next mean tough decisions for homeowners. We hear from a Tor…
Published on 7 hours ago
No jobs in this economy: Why the labour market is so brutal right now
Season 11 Episode 4
The job market for young Canadians is terrible these days. Lots of qualified, talented people are sending out tons of resumes and getting zero replies. We hear from two recent grads who have been str…
Published on 1 week ago
She left school to buy a laundromat: The appeal of ‘boring businesses’
Season 11 Episode 3
Adulthood is a never-ending parade of chores. Clothes to clean, cars to wash, appliances to fix. Businesses that serve these needs, like laundromats, car washes, and vending machines, are honestly a …
Published on 2 weeks ago
Is it time to check out AI for investing advice?
Season 11 Episode 2
More investors are turning to artificial intelligence for investing advice. But should you trust what ChatGPT tells you about ETFs, the stock market and where to put your money? We hear from two inve…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Condo hate is real. What's the new path to homeownership?
Season 11 Episode 1
You might be familiar with this home ownership journey: save for a down payment, buy a condo, live in it for a few years, sell it at a profit, then use that money to buy a bigger home with multiple b…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Coming soon: Season eleven of Stress Test
Season 11
The Globe’s personal finance podcast for Gen Z and millennials is back for another season. Join host Roma Luciw, recently retired Rob Carrick and The Globe’s roster of personal finance reporters as t…
Published on 1 month ago
They ditched Canada's big cities for a cheaper lifestyle. How did it work out?
Season 10 Episode 8
It’s been five years since the pandemic lockdowns began. As they dragged on, people working in cramped condos began craving more space – and began relocating to smaller cities, towns or rural areas, …
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Feeling behind? Why your parent’s financial timeline won’t work for you
Season 10 Episode 7
We've all seen the ads: Hip investors in their 20s, happy homeowners in their 30s, and content retirees at 65. There's a lot of pressure to reach certain financial milestones by a certain age. But th…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
From tariffs to crypto: A survival guide to investing in the Trump era
Season 10 Episode 6
The news cycle hasn’t stopped since U.S. President Donald Trump was reelected. The past month has seen big ups and downs in the stock market, crypto, and the dollar. Whether you’re a novice investor …
Published on 9 months ago
You broke up, but can you afford to move out?
Season 10 Episode 5
When relationships fall apart, the financial pressure of finding a new place to live can hit hard. All of a sudden, both partners need to adjust to covering the cost of rent or mortgage, utilities, a…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago