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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
• 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
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• Can rebates or price freezes help tackle soaring food costs?

  The federal and Manitoba provincial governments are taking separate and very different approaches to provide some relief for consumers struggling with food affordability.

  Consumer

  Jan 27
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• Inflation ticked up to 2.4% in December: StatCan

  Statistics Canada says the end of the federal government’s tax holiday a year earlier pushed the annual pace of inflation up two ticks to 2.4 per cent in December.

  Economy

  Jan 19
• 6 in 10 Canadians expect the economy to get worse in 2026, survey finds

  Almost three in four (71 per cent) of Canadians expect higher living costs and 59 per cent said they expect the overall economy to worsen, a new survey shows.

  Economy

  Jan 12
• Here are 5 tips to stick to your New Year’s financial resolutions in 2026

  Personal finance experts agree that the way you approach, structure and keep tabs on your financial goals dictates how successful you are in maintaining them throughout the year.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2025
• Here’s how to ‘say no’ to holiday parties if you’re feeling the pinch

  Even if opting out isn't an option, here's what experts recommend for trying to navigate finances during a strained holiday season of gatherings and office parties.

  Consumer

  Dec 16, 2025
• Lululemon sales fall in North America as consumers tighten their wallets

  Canadian apparel brand Lululemon reported quarterly earnings that showed sales dropped in North America as many Canadians grapple with the high cost of living.

  Consumer

  Dec 12, 2025
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• ‘Prices have not come down,’ says Bank of Canada after holding rates

  The Bank of Canada held its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent in the final monetary policy update for 2025.

  Economy

  Dec 10, 2025
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• Canadian parents may ‘underestimate’ the cost of raising a family, says RBC

  Most parents are surprised at just how expensive it can be to raise a family amid the high cost of living in Canada, according to the latest survey study.

  Consumer

  Dec 9, 2025