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A magnifying glass enlarges the holographic image of Parliament Hill's Peace Tower on a $20 bill issued by the Bank of Canada, shown in a display case at the Bank of Canada Museum in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.

Debt

What the data isn’t showing about credit stress

Canadians appear to be managing economic pressures overall, but deeper data and lender results reveal growing pockets of credit...

What the data isn’t showing about credit stress
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Taxes

Waiting for tax time? New survey shows more Canadians are relying on refunds

A recent EQ Bank survey found that more Canadians are relying on this year’s tax refunds to pay for...

Waiting for tax time? New survey shows more Canadians are relying on refunds

Newcomers to Canada

How global conflict affects your finances in Canada

Global conflicts affect Canadians’ finances in real time. Learn how rising costs, volatility, and uncertainty can impact your budget...

How global conflict affects your finances in Canada
Groceries sitting on a kitchen counter

Benefits

Unpacking the proposed Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

Canada’s proposed Groceries and Essentials Benefit could boost GST credits for millions. Here’s who qualifies, how much you could...

Unpacking the proposed Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

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Newcomers to Canada

Real money hacks to use when prices feel out of control

Everyday costs in Canada keep rising even as inflation cools. Here are practical, lesser-known money-saving hacks to stretch your...

Real money hacks to use when prices feel out of control

Spend

The MoneySense guide to inflation (2026)

Inflation is the rise in prices for goods and services over time, reducing the purchasing power of your money....

The MoneySense guide to inflation (2026)
Relocating is more than a farther move — it’s setting up a whole new life in a different local economy.

Budgeting

Relocating? How to budget for a whole new life

Planning a move to a new city involves budgeting, accounting for hidden costs, and using expert advice to navigate...

Relocating? How to budget for a whole new life
A child's bucket is full of candy as they go trick-or-treating at Rideau Hall on Halloween in Ottawa on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.

News

More trick, less treat: expect smaller candies at Halloween as prices rise

Cocoa prices remain near record highs, forcing chocolate makers to shrink portions, tweak recipes, and raise prices ahead of...

More trick, less treat: expect smaller candies at Halloween as prices rise

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Eastern Canada provinces are going through a sticker shock of gas price hikes, with cars lining up at gas stations to get what they can before the price changes take effect. A person fills up at a gas station in Mississauga, Ont., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.

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Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs

Canada’s inflation ticked up in September, led by food, rent, and travel, as the Bank of Canada prepares for...

Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs

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