3 d. ago Real Canadians: The growing Men’s Sheds movement is helping men who feel isolated

Doug Mackie credits his daughter Lisa with the idea of starting Men’s Sheds in Canada. In June 2008, Lisa sat next to an Australian woman during a lunch break at a conference she attended in Saskatoon. The two women casually talked about the Men’s Sheds movement, which began in Australia and has hundreds of sheds […]

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5 d. ago Canadians feel ‘cautious’ about spending as holidays near, Bank of Canada says

Canadians plan to be “cautious” about spending in the second half of this year, the Bank of Canada said Wednesday in a summary of its recent interest rate deliberations.

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7 d. ago Holiday financial survival: How to keep traditions joyful without breaking the bank

Start the money talk early this holiday season. Learn how to adapt gift giving traditions, ease financial stress, and keep the focus on connection.

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7 d. ago Bloom Finance Launches SafeRate™, Canada’s First Lifetime Fixed Rate Reverse Mortgage

SafeRate™ is designed to give older Canadians financial certainty, flexibility, and peace of mind, helping them feel confident in the choices they make for themselves and their families. TORONTO — Today, Bloom Finance Company Ltd. (“Bloom”) is excited to introduce SafeRate™, Canada’s first reverse mortgage with a lifetime fixed interest rate, designed to provide older […]

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9 d. ago Washington’s struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the combination of the longest government shutdown, the mass firings of government workers and a fresh cut in federal food aid, the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington is bracing for the swell of people who will need its help before the holiday season. The food bank, which serves 400 pantries […]

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1 week ago Canadians feel optimistic about their personal lives, but pessimistic about the country, poll finds

Of all levels, Canadians show the most pessimistic attitudes toward how things are going in their province — with fully 42% gloomy about the direction of things

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1 week ago Salvation Army survey suggests Canadians feel hard hit by tariffs, insecurity growing

Most Canadians believe U.S. tariffs are hitting them in their pocketbooks, according to a new report from the Salvation Army that suggests financial optimism is flagging. The online survey of more than 1,500 Canadians found 86 per cent agreed the tariffs were driving up the cost of household staples, and 79 per cent believed American […]

Economics

3 w. ago Cutting through social media noise and getting real about your money

Gen Z basically grew up with a mobile in hand. Every outfit, trip, oat latte, or “get ready with me” moment can turn into content within seconds. Social media, for young adults, is more than entertainment — it’s a cultural compass.  It shapes how Gen Z defines success, security, self-worth, and even what a “normal” lifestyle looks like. Constantly scrolling through curated feeds of picture-perfect lifestyles can make anyone feel like they’re not measuring up. In fact, according to a new report by RBC, The Cost of Keeping Up: How Social Media is Shaping Gen Z's Money Mindset, 64 per cent of young Canadians say what they see online makes them feel financially behind.To understand how social media shapes Gen Z’s money habits, aspirations, and anxieties, RBC surveyed more than 1,000 Canadians aged 18 to 24. And let's just say, the results are pretty eye-opening.Like, did you know that almost half of yo...

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3 w. ago How common is severe climate change anxiety in Canada? Study offers a glimpse

Two new studies are helping to shed light on the extent Canadians feel climate change is impacting their mental health. A national study published today suggests about 2.3 per cent of people in Canada experience climate change anxiety at a level the authors considered “clinically relevant,” causing meaningful distress and disruption in their lives. The […]

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