Erica Alini

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• Financial advice is exploding on social media, but can you trust it?

  Global News is unravelling the many facets of influence these platforms have, including on young people's investment decisions and their relationship with money.

  Money

  Jan 15, 2022
• Inflation: What Omicron could mean for prices in 2022

  The spread of the Omicron variant could dent the global economic recovery. But will it also slow down inflation?

  Money

  Dec 15, 2021
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• What the Bank of Canada’s renewed mandate means for inflation, housing

  The new five-year compass for Canada's central bank puts new emphasis on the job market, but little will change in practice, economists say.

  Money

  Dec 13, 2021
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• Negotiating — how to ask for what you want: An excerpt from Erica Alini’s new book, ‘Money Like You Mean It’

  In this excerpt from her new book 'Money Like You Mean It,' Global News money reporter Erica Alini discusses how to negotiate for what you want.

  Money

  Dec 11, 2021
• Canadians are about to face more sticker shock at the grocery store

  Food could in Canada could climb up to seven per cent in 2022, the biggest increase in 12 years.

  Money

  Dec 9, 2021
• Canadian startup promises homeownership for just $15K, but some experts see red flags

  Toronto startup Key, which is advised by former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz, says it brings together the best of owning and rent. But not everyone agrees.

  News

  Dec 8, 2021
• Canada’s housing market hotter than ever — and investors are playing a big role

  The share of home purchases by buyers who already have multiple mortgages is rising, data shows.

  Money

  Dec 3, 2021
• Omicron and travel: What new restrictions mean for refunds and insurance

  If the new Omicron COVID-19 variant scuttles your plans this holiday season, will you get your money back? When the pandemic began some carriers adopted flexible booking options.

  Money

  Nov 30, 2021
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• Bigger inventories, blockchain and domestic suppliers: how companies are re-jigging supply chains

  The global supply chain snarls have companies reconsidering the just-in-time model. But the corporate rethink goes well beyond larger inventories.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2021
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• Parents worried about putting food on the table as inflation soars: Ipsos poll

  Sixty per cent of Canadians with kids under 18 say they're concerned about their ability to feed their family amid high inflation.

  Money

  Nov 24, 2021
• Frequently trading stocks in your TFSA? The CRA may have questions

  Many young Canadians have started investing during the pandemic, often opening self-directed TFSAs. But too much trading inside a TFSA could trigger tax consequences.

  Money

  Nov 23, 2021
• Why Canada’s food inflation may get worse before it gets better

  Supply chain snarls engulfing global trade are complicating the task of keeping Canada supplied with out-of-season fruits and veggies. And the price of beef may continue to climb.

  Money

  Nov 22, 2021
• Holiday shopping? How the new ‘buy now, pay later’ options affect your brain

  In this excerpt from her new book, 'Money Like You Mean It,' Global News Money Reporter Erica Alini delves into the buy-now, pay-later phenomenon.

  Money

  Nov 20, 2021
• The CPP earnings cap is increasing at the fastest rate in 30 years. Why and what it means

  Labour market convulsions linked to COVID-19 have affected a key CPP calculation.

  Money

  Nov 19, 2021
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• B.C. flooding could cause local food and gas shortages, widespread supply chain woes

  The severity of the impact depends on how quickly transport routes can be restored, experts say.

  Money

  Nov 17, 2021
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• How to spot ‘greenwashing’ in your ESG investments

  Sustainable investing has ballooned into a $44 trillion industry, but regulators are just starting to crack down on hyped-up claims.

  Money

  Nov 12, 2021
• COVID-19 travel insurance: costs, coverage and the fine print

  More and more travel insurance providers in Canada now cover COVID-19. But not all policies are created equal.

  Money

  Nov 10, 2021
• How to protect your savings from inflation

  Savers are being squeezed between high inflation and low interest rates. We asked two personal finance pros what, if anything, Canadians can do to protect their savings.

  Money

  Nov 6, 2021
• Ghosting at work: As labour shortage persists, employers lament increasing no-shows

  Some companies in Canada say they're stuck in a cycle of hiring and training for jobs.

  Money

  Nov 5, 2021
• Thinking of buying bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies? What to know before you do

  The crypto space is still rife with scams. But does that mean you shouldn't invest?

  Money

  Nov 4, 2021
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• Ho Ho … uh oh! How supply chain woes could affect your holiday shopping

  Retailers are getting creative to try to save the holiday shopping season. Consumers will need to do the same.

  Money

  Oct 30, 2021
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• Interest rates are headed up. What it means for variable and fixed mortgage rates

  Whether you're shopping for a home or about to renew your mortgage, here's what to know.

  Money

  Oct 27, 2021
• The CRB has ended. Here’s how it may impact Canadians’ taxes

  If you earned more than $38,000 in net income excluding the CRB, you may have to repay part of the benefit.

  Money

  Oct 26, 2021
• Why everything you want is out of stock or more expensive

  Global supply chains weren't built to handle what happened during the pandemic.

  Money

  Oct 25, 2021
• Forget payday loans, this is Canada’s new generation of high-interest loans

  Anti-poverty advocates say a growing number of low-income Canadians is borrowing through personal loans that are much bigger, and more loosely regulated, than payday loans.

  Money

  Oct 23, 2021