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Relocating is more than a farther move — it’s setting up a whole new life in a different local economy.

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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.

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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
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
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
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
A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, 2020.

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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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