Personal Finance

• Urban vs. rural: Food prices go up everywhere, but it’s way worse in some areas

  Global News went to four Ontario grocery stores to see how rising prices are impacting families trying to make ends meet, as part of its ongoing ‘Out of Pocket’ series.

  Economy

  Jan 26
  
• 22% of Canadians say they’re ‘completely out of money’ as inflation bites: poll

  More than one in five Canadians polled by Ipsos said they couldn't afford to pay more for household necessities as high inflation and interest rates bite.

  Money

  Jan 25
  
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• British Columbians’ debt anxiety mounting amid inflation, interest rate hikes: surveys

  One survey from MNP Ltd. found two in five British Columbians were $200 or less from insolvency.

  Economy

  Jan 16
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• ‘Time is on your side’: How Gen Z can find financial success in 2023

  For young Canadians trying to get financially ahead in 2022, inflation and interest rates have been a setback. Here's how to conquer debt and set new goals for 2023.

  Money

  Dec 31, 2022
• Can’t buy a home? Here’s how to build your wealth outside the housing market

  Housing has long been a go-to path to building wealth. But as the market slows and remains difficult to access, experts say there are options outside real estate.

  Economy

  Oct 8, 2022
• Stocks or bonds? Here’s where to park your money as recession fears ratchet up

  Almost one in four Canadian investors are worried about leaving their money in the stock market amid a looming downturn, but experts say it's usually a mistake to cash out.

  Money

  Oct 4, 2022
• What is ‘core inflation’? This key figure could gauge future interest rate hikes

  Economists say the Bank of Canada will keep a close eye on 'core inflation' on Tuesday when the latest Consumer Price Index is released. So what is it, and why does it matter?

  Consumer

  Sep 19, 2022
• As rates rise, is now the time to lock in a fixed mortgage? Here’s what to know

  Variable-rate mortgage holders seeing interest rates rise are getting antsy and thinking more and more about converting, brokers say. If you're in that boat, here's what to know.

  Money

  Sep 17, 2022
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• Trigger point: Why some mortgage holders may have to pay more as interest rates rise

  As interest rates rise, more mortgage holders and their lenders are talking about 'trigger rates.' Here's what you need to know and who could soon be paying more.

  Money

  Sep 7, 2022
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• Canadian grocers keep raking in sky-high profits, but does that equal ‘greedflation’?

  A new report calls into question whether Canada's major grocery chains are profiteering amid inflation, despite sales and profits continuing to rise.

  Economy

  Sep 1, 2022