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Statistics Canada released June inflation figures on Tuesday. A person pumps fuel in Toronto, on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.

Inflation climbs to 1.9% in June, led by surging vehicle costs

Inflation hit 1.9% in June as car prices rose. Strong job gains and steady core inflation suggest the Bank...

Inflation climbs to 1.9% in June, led by surging vehicle costs

AI chatbots have become another go-to for many young Canadians to set up budgets and map out financial goals. The Icons for the smartphone apps DeepSeek and ChatGPT are seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.

AI chatbots can help with personal finance—if you ask the right questions

Canadians are using AI for money matters, from budgeting to financial planning. Read these expert tips to get better...

AI chatbots can help with personal finance—if you ask the right questions

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How to use AI to find a job—without annoying the employers

Many Canadian job seekers are using ChatGPT and other AI tools to apply for work. Here’s how to use...

How to use AI to find a job—without annoying the employers

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Upgrading your backyard? Here’s how to keep home reno costs in check

Many Canadians are doing home improvement projects this summer, from plants to swimming pools. Read expert tips to get...

Upgrading your backyard? Here’s how to keep home reno costs in check

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A crane is seen above a wood-frame condo project under construction as condo and office towers line the downtown skyline, in Vancouver, on Friday, July 4, 2025. While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a second-half rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers aiming to move up to a larger space face tough choices amid little sign of improvement for that segment.

Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers

Condo owners hoping to buy a house are stuck in a stalled market as sales in Canada continue to...

Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers

Bank towers are shown from Bay Street in Toronto's financial district, on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.

Do you need that bank mutual fund? Maybe not

A quarter of Ontario mutual fund dealers say customers were sold unneeded products.

Do you need that bank mutual fund? Maybe not

Canada's housing agency says advertised rents in major cities are easing due to factors such as increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are still not feeling relief relative to their income levels. Kyle Jerry, right, helps De-Ren Jhou carry a mattress into an apartment building on Quebec's unofficial moving day in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

CMHC says rents in some major cities are easing due to increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are...

Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

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Mutual funds vs. ETFs: What you need to know to decide what investment works for you

Both mutual funds and ETFs have their place, and the right one for you comes down to your financial...

Mutual funds vs. ETFs: What you need to know to decide what investment works for you

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Construction workers work at the site of a condo tower under construction, in Delta, B.C., on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Canadians will see wages pick up as immigration slows, Conference Board argues

The Conference Board of Canada expects wage hikes will pick up speed in the coming years as the pace...

Canadians will see wages pick up as immigration slows, Conference Board argues

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