Craig Lord
National Online Journalist — Money, Consumer
Craig Lord is a National Online Journalist covering real estate, personal finance, consumer, economic and business stories for Global News.
Craig’s coverage focuses on helping Canadians simplify spending decisions in uncertain times. He regularly writes about the housing market, labour force, stock market and the wider economy as well as personal pocketbook topics.
Hoping to help first-time homebuyers understand the complexities of the housing market, Craig launched the Home School series in 2023.
Craig was born and raised in Kitchener, Ont. and graduated from Carleton University’s bachelor of journalism program in 2016, after which he worked as an editor and videographer for the Globe and Mail. He covered the capital’s business scene for half a decade with the Ottawa Business Journal, where he won a national award for excellence in science and technology reporting in 2017. He also spent a memorable year living in the U.K. where he worked as a digital editor for the University of Cambridge’s political science publication, In The Long Run.
For two years, Craig covered Ottawa City Hall and other local news in the nation’s capital for Global News, including investigations on the city’s tow truck industry.
In his spare time, Craig enjoys trivia, crossword puzzles, cheering for the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Seahawks and playing Dungeons & Dragons.
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Slow February home sales signal ‘things are about to pick up’: CREAHome prices were flat in February, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association, snapping a five-month streak of declines in the housing market.MoneyMar 18
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It’s the best time of year to negotiate your mortgage rate. Here’s howNow is one of the best times of the year to get lenders competing for your mortgage, experts say. Here's what you need to know to negotiate a better deal.MoneyMar 16
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Pension funds are Canada’s ‘crown jewels.’ Should they invest more at home?Ottawa says it's looking to encourage Canada's public pension plans to invest more in the country. Some members of the business community support the idea, but pensions push back.CanadaMar 15
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Canada’s next wealth divide? It’s renters versus homeowners, RBC saysHousing unaffordability in Canada is exacerbating wealth divides between renters and homeowners in the country, according to an RBC analysis.MoneyMar 14
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Variable or short-term fixed mortgage? Where experts see the ‘sweet spot’Expectations for interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada could make a variable mortgage an attractive proposition. Here's what experts say about the risks and possible rewards.MoneyMar 13
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5 things to know before opening a first home savings accountThe first home savings account is a 'must-have' for would-be homebuyers trying to break into the housing market, one expert says. Here's how to make the most of it.MoneyMar 9
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Job seekers could soon face an ’employer’s market’ as unemployment rate risesCanada's unemployment rate ticked back up to 5.8 per cent in February as population growth continues to outpace job creation in the country.EconomyMar 8
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Bank of Canada says it’s ‘too early’ to cut rates. Here’s what to expectThe Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 5.0 per cent on Wednesday as Governor Tiff Macklem said it was 'too early' to cut rates.EconomyMar 6
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Bitcoin just hit a new high. Is it time to reconsider crypto in your portfolio?Bitcoin hit an all-time price high on Tuesday, marking a rebound from lows seen two years ago. Here's what analysts say about having the popular cryptocurrency in your portfolio.MoneyMar 5
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Ottawa’s fiscal wiggle room squeezed by rising debt costs, watchdog saysThe Liberal government is heading into its 2024 budget with higher debt costs and a slowing economy, a new report form the Parliamentary Budget Officer shows.EconomyMar 5
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2 years in, has the Bank of Canada’s historic rate hike campaign done the job?Two years after the Bank of Canada started raising its key interest rate, inflation, the housing market and the overall economy are vastly different. Here's what's next.MoneyMar 2
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‘No urgency’ for Bank of Canada to cut rates as economy skirts recessionThe slowdown in Canada's economy hasn't yet met the bar for a technical recession amid modest real GDP growth in the fourth quarter of the year, Statistics Canada says.EconomyFeb 29
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Spring will be ‘pivotal moment’ for housing market, Royal LePage CEO saysMore than half of would-be homebuyers indicated they’ve had to postpone their property search amid the central bank’s rapid tightening cycle.MoneyFeb 27
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Some Canadians exploring ‘non-traditional’ ways to own a home. What are they?Unaffordability in Canada's housing market is pushing nearly a third of would-be buyers to consider co-ownership and other 'non-traditional' paths to buy a home, Re/Max says.MoneyFeb 27
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Nvidia’s stock surge helps markets hit record highs. What is happening?Chipmaker Nvidia hit US$2 trillion in market capitalization on Friday amid a surge of interest in the 'goldmine of AI' on Wall Street.MoneyFeb 23
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Here’s how much home you can get for $1M across Canada these daysIf you had a million dollars, the kind of home you could buy in Vancouver is nearly a third the size of a property at the same price in Edmonton, a Royal LePage report shows.MoneyFeb 22
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BLT, anyone? Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes among ‘broad-based’ grocery price reliefBacon, lettuce and tomatoes are among items at the grocery store that saw annual prices declines in January, according to Statistics Canada's latest inflation report.MoneyFeb 20
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Inflation fell sharply last month. Will we see spring rate cuts?The annual rate of inflation in Canada dropped half a percentage point in January thanks largely to lower gas prices and cooling at the grocery store as well.EconomyFeb 20
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Tax filing is open: Here are the changes to know about in 2024The 2024 tax filing season is officially open. Here are the changes to know about, particularly for remote workers and Canadians saving for their first home.CanadaFeb 19
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RRSP deadline: Some experts say it’s best to ‘think twice’ before contributingThe deadline to contribute to the registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) is coming up, but a new option to lower taxable income while saving for a home complicates the decision.MoneyFeb 10
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Bank of Canada deliberations show ‘rate cuts are not imminent,’ economist saysThe Bank of Canada's top officials pointed to a 'mixed picture' for inflation in deliberations that led to the central bank's fourth consecutive interest rate hold.CanadaFeb 7
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Bank of Canada sees housing rebound but ‘considerable uncertainty’ in pricesThe Bank of Canada is expecting the Canadian housing market to rebound in 2024, but Tiff Macklem warns the trajectory for prices comes with 'considerable uncertainty.'EconomyFeb 6
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Lenders, police warn about capping the criminal interest rate. Here’s whyA Liberal plan to cap the criminal rate of interest could have 'unintended' consequences that puts more vulnerable Canadians at risk, police and lenders are warning.CrimeFeb 5
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Selling your home for the 1st time? What to know from costs to stagingGearing up to sell your home in the spring market? Here are the costs and staging tips that first-time sellers ought to keep in mind.MoneyFeb 3
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Interest rates – high or low – won’t solve housing problems, Macklem saysThe head of the Bank of Canada says interest rates alone can't reduce the costs of shelter for Canadians, calling for improvements in the supply of homes.MoneyFeb 1