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Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?

Inflation is down, wages are up. But the economic recovery has been uneven, with “two contradictory trends” shaping Canadians’...

Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy?
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Canada’s economy news: Are we growing enough?

Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates.

Canada’s economy news: Are we growing enough?
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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on October 23, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on October 23, 2024

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Bank of Canada delivers half percentage point rate cut

The central bank lowers its key interest rate to 3.75% and says it now must keep inflation at 2%....

Bank of Canada delivers half percentage point rate cut

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The Canadian mortgage stress test, explained

Most home buyers in Canada will encounter the stress test when applying for a mortgage. Here’s how it works...

The Canadian mortgage stress test, explained

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25 personal finance highlights from the last 25 years

From legislative changes to economic trends and consumer behaviours, here are 25 financial highlights that defined the last two...

25 personal finance highlights from the last 25 years
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What does high inflation mean for your retirement savings?

How high inflation affects investments, and what you can do to minimize the impact on your retirement savings.

What does high inflation mean for your retirement savings?

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How has inflation affected Canadians’ finances in recent years?

A new report says inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians’ purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income...

How has inflation affected Canadians’ finances in recent years?

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Why are credit card interest rates so high in Canada?

In this excerpt from his book Fleeced, Andrew Spence explains how Canadian banks succeed at keeping credit card interest...

Why are credit card interest rates so high in Canada?

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