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• Trim OAS for higher income seniors? 73% says yes, new poll suggests

  A new poll finds there is growing support for a proposal to lower an Old Age Security (OAS) threshold for some Canadians in order to help reduce the federal government's deficit.

  Consumer

  Mar 24
• 73% of Canadians say ‘many’ stay in relationships for finances: survey

  The survey also found that over a quarter of Canadians (27 per cent) say 'if they won the lottery and had a partner, they’d likely split up with their partner.'

  Money

  Mar 24
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• Is the pain of the K-shape economy bleeding into the middle class?

  Canada's middle class appears to be struggling, with new data showing more are taking on debt as financial pain bleeds out into broader sections of the economy.

  Consumer

  Mar 19
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• Canmore’s Livability Tax Program one step closer to reality

  The program creates residential property sub-classes with different tax rates based on occupancy, applying a higher rate to properties not used as a primary residence.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• N.B. budget: As deficit and living costs soar, so do worries for survival

  With New Brunswick's budget coming on March 17, people are worried life will soon get even harder when it comes to balancing their books due to a ballooning provincial deficit.

  Consumer

  Mar 11
• Canadian Tire says Triangle Rewards are its ‘linchpin’ for growth

  Canadian Tire is touting the success of its loyalty programs and partnerships for its blowout earnings results as value-conscious consumers look to maximize savings.

  Consumer

  Feb 19
• Canada’s EV rebate is here. How do charging costs compare with gas?

  The newly launched consumer rebates for electric vehicles aim to help make the purchase more affordable — but how does the cost of powering one compare with a gas vehicle?

  Consumer

  Feb 18
• Inflation cooled to 2.3% in January but food prices up again: StatCan

  The annual rate of consumer inflation in Canada cooled slightly in January, according to the latest data, while prices continue to rise for food and other essentials.

  Economy

  Feb 17
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• PayPal says Buy Now, Pay Later ‘continues to grow’ as consumers are pinched

  As consumers struggle with the higher cost of living, including in Canada, PayPal says demand 'continues to grow rapidly' for Buy Now, Pay Later to make purchases.

  Consumer

  Feb 3
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• Carney’s grocery, GST benefit plan will cost $12.4B over six years: PBO

  The recently announced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will cost an estimated $12.4 billion over six years, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer.

  Canada

  Feb 2