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Restaurants Canada report shows three in four Canadians are eating out less often due to the high cost of living, and that share is even higher among those aged 18 to 34. (Montreal, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.)

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Restaurant visits drop as Canadians tighten wallets

As living costs rise, Canadians are cutting back on dining out, shifting spending toward value meals, brunch, and snacks.

Restaurant visits drop as Canadians tighten wallets
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Here’s what a comfortable income looks like in Canada

We examined the cost of living in 79 Canadian cities to come up with an annual income you’d need...

Here’s what a comfortable income looks like in Canada

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

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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
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Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May

The latest Statistics Canada figures are a step in the right direction, but the odds of an interest rate...

Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in May

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Missed credit payments grew by 4% in the first quarter of 2025

More Canadians are missing credit payments compared with last year, according to a report from credit bureau Equifax.

Missed credit payments grew by 4% in the first quarter of 2025

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Gen Z guide to getting more in a tough economy: How to negotiate salary, car deal, phone bills and more 

From rent to hair styling, phone to internet plans, these expenses are surprisingly negotiable. How every young Canadian can...

Gen Z guide to getting more in a tough economy: How to negotiate salary, car deal, phone bills and more 

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Raising kids is expensive—here’s how to keep costs manageable

Anxious about the cost of having kids in Canada? Don’t get discouraged, experts say. Here’s how much raising children...

Raising kids is expensive—here’s how to keep costs manageable

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What to do if you outlive your retirement savings

Some Canadian seniors enter retirement without savings or run out of money over time. Here’s how they can stay...

What to do if you outlive your retirement savings

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How to deal with your finances when the economy is stressing you out

Interest rates, inflation—not to mention tariffs or a recession—can make finances stressful. But keeping a cool head is important....

How to deal with your finances when the economy is stressing you out

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