Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow far would you commute to save money?
Season 9 Episode 2
Commuting is back above pre-pandemic levels thanks to immigration and a reduction in remote work. In this episode, Rob talks to a 28-year-old lawyer …
1 year, 9 months ago
Meet the young people leaving Canada for an affordable life
Season 9 Episode 1
It’s getting harder and harder to build a good life in Canada. Everything is just so expensive. Most of us feel it — especially those of us just star…
1 year, 10 months ago
Coming soon: Season nine of Stress Test
Season 9
Economic vibes still aren’t great. You want to get ahead, but it feels like you’re just getting by. And life events are coming at you fast: a new hom…
1 year, 10 months ago
5 personal finance resolutions for 2024 (that you can actually keep)
Season 8 Episode 8
If your usual resolutions are “go to the gym” or “eat healthy,” don’t forget that a mindful approach to money is also a ticket to improved wellness. …
2 years, 3 months ago
Salaries, mortgages and EVs: The top personal finance stories of 2023
Season 8 Episode 7
Is a $100,000 salary enough for a comfortable life any more? Where are mortgages headed next? Are you electric car curious? Rob and Roma chat with th…
2 years, 4 months ago
Can you really afford a dog?
Season 8 Episode 6
Many Canadians have become first-time pet owners since the pandemic. But with the price of pet food and vet costs soaring, owners are struggling to a…
2 years, 4 months ago
What the tightening job market means for you
Season 8 Episode 5
During the pandemic, employees had the upper hand in the job market. But the balance of power has shifted back to employers. They’re more hesitant to…
2 years, 4 months ago
So, you splurged. Now what?
Season 8 Episode 4
The urge to splurge is universal. After the bleakness of the pandemic, people are spending more on the big and little things that bring them joy. But…
2 years, 4 months ago
The struggle is real: how homeowners are coping with soaring mortgage rates
Season 8 Episode 3
First, home owners with variable rate mortgages felt the pain of soaring interest rates. Then, people with fixed rate mortgages began to renew at sha…
2 years, 5 months ago
Dual income, no kids: How much more fun are they having?
Season 8 Episode 2
The appeal of the DINK lifestyle – that’s double income, no kids – might seem obvious. But having more control over your life and finances comes with…
2 years, 5 months ago