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Back to SearchComing soon: Season seven of Stress Test
Season 7
The economy is looking shaky and everyone’s trying to save money, whether it's on rent, groceries or just living life. The good news? The Globe’s per…
3 years, 1 month ago
Rising interest rates brought pain for new homeowners - and opportunity for house hunters
Season 6 Episode 8
When we first launched Stress Test, the homeownership story was one of low interest rates, climbing prices and bidding wars. But the real estate mark…
3 years, 4 months ago
Why more Canadians are choosing to be childfree or delay parenthood
Season 6 Episode 7
Canadians are waiting longer to have kids. If they do, they’re having fewer. And people say money is one of the big reasons why they’re going childfr…
3 years, 4 months ago
Is it still a good time to ask for a raise, with a recession looming?
Season 6 Episode 6
Chances are your salary isn’t rising as fast as inflation. But before you march into your boss’s office to demand a raise, remember there’s a recessi…
3 years, 4 months ago
Renovating can help you get the home you otherwise can't afford
Season 6 Episode 5
For those struggling to get a foothold in Canada’s expensive real estate market, home improvements aren’t a luxury - they’re a necessary evil to secu…
3 years, 4 months ago
Recession-beating tips for the job market, housing, investing and cost of life
Season 6 Episode 4
Disclaimer from Aligned Capital Partners Inc.: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to be personalized investment advice.…
3 years, 4 months ago
Love in the time of inflation: How to manage rising costs when dating
Season 6 Episode 3
Pandemic lockdowns made it harder for people to make new romantic connections. Now, inflation is making it more expensive. This has left people searc…
3 years, 5 months ago
You're not bad at money - you're suffering from money shame
Season 6 Episode 2
You’re broke, but you blow $100 on a dinner you can’t afford. Or maybe your colleagues are making more money doing the same job as you, but you don’t…
3 years, 5 months ago
How supercharged rents are crushing Canadians
Season 6 Episode 1
Rents are soaring across the country, especially in Canada's biggest cities. To secure a place to live, some Canadians are competing in bidding wars…
3 years, 5 months ago
Coming soon: Season 6 of Stress Test
Season 6
Just when you thought pandemic-related financial challenges were ending, we have a new plot twist: the threat of a recession. The Globe's personal fi…
3 years, 6 months ago