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Consumers using savings to pay for essentials and piling up debt: EquifaxConsumerAug 6Canadians continue to face financial strain amid the heightened cost of living, according to the latest report from Equifax, which shows younger people generally struggle the most. -
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Labour advocates warn Nova Scotia wages aren’t keeping pace with cost of livingCanadaJul 20 -
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PepsiCo blames ‘inflationary pressures’ and high gas prices for sales dropConsumerJul 9
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PepsiCo blames ‘inflationary pressures’ and high gas prices for sales dropPepsiCo reported its beverage sales in North America have been falling as rising inflation and higher gas prices force consumers to keep up with the cost of living.ConsumerJul 9
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These are the 15 most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage saysCanadian cities like Lethbridge, Red Deer, Saint John and Thunder Bay are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.ConsumerJun 23
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Dollarama sales surge over 20% amid ‘weakening’ consumer confidenceThe Montreal-based retail giant also said it may need to change its sales outlook if the Iran war drags on for the long term and results in higher operational costs.ConsumerJun 11
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Why smaller weddings are making a comeback: ‘They want to buy a house’As the heightened cost of living weighs on Canadian households, some wedding planners and vendors say they've noticed a shift with their clients.ConsumerJun 9
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As grads enter tough job market, moving home ‘makes perfect sense’: expertsYoung Canadians are living at home for longer with each passing generation, which experts say suggests that the stigma may be fading as economic pressures shift cultural norms.EconomyMay 26
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Second-hand shopping becoming more popular amid rising costsWith many communities in Saskatoon hosting neighbourhood garage sales, sellers say they are seeing more shoppers. Local thrift stores are seeing a similar pattern.EconomyMay 26
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Reform old age security to help tackle Ottawa’s deficit, advocates sayOttawa cannot afford to 'be spending our dollars unwisely' right now and should cut OAS payments to wealthier seniors, a policy group urges.ConsumerMay 25
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Walmart says lower-income shoppers are ‘navigating financial stress’Walmart says lower-income shoppers appear to be increasingly 'navigating financial stress' as the so-called 'K' shaped economy becomes more prominent.ConsumerMay 21
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Retirement, savings take a hit among parents struggling with child-care costsCost of living pressures are mounting on Canadian couples with kids as around half (50.5 per cent) said they’ve made financial trade-offs to have kids, a new survey shows.MoneyMay 21
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