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A health-care worker is seen at a Toronto hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

A health-care worker is seen at a Toronto hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Across the political spectrum, ageist provincial budgets fail the young

Paul Kershaw

4 min read

March 4, 2026

Introducing a new podcast from The Globe and Mail that delves into the topics impacting the wallets of Canadians between the ages of 20 and 40.

Introducing a new podcast from The Globe and Mail that delves into the topics impacting the wallets of Canadians between the ages of 20 and 40.

podcast

Coming Soon: Season twelve of Stress Test

March 1, 2026

Winnipeg aviation worker made $315,000 last year, but often works 12-hour shifts, eight days in row

4 min read

March 1, 2026

opinion

When and how to talk to young kids about money

Erin Bury

3 min read

February 23, 2026

A sold sign sits in front of a house in Toronto on Tuesday July 12, 2022. Real estate observers say a new mortgage code of conduct promised in the federal budget will be handy for Canadians having financial difficulties, but they still feel the economic plan was lacking affordability measures.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

A sold sign sits in front of a house in Toronto on Tuesday July 12, 2022. Real estate observers say a new mortgage code of conduct promised in the federal budget will be handy for Canadians having financial difficulties, but they still feel the economic plan was lacking affordability measures.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

opinion

The next stock market crash is going to be brutal for Gen Z. Is it time to pivot to real estate?

Rob Carrick

4 min read

February 20, 2026

A for sale/sold sign stands in front of residential homes in the Riverside South neighbourhood of Ottawa on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

A for sale/sold sign stands in front of residential homes in the Riverside South neighbourhood of Ottawa on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

Building more homes alone won’t fix affordability. Here’s what else is needed

Paul Kershaw

4 min read

February 19, 2026

The campus at York University in Toronto is shown, on Thursday, March 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

The campus at York University in Toronto is shown, on Thursday, March 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Ontario’s tuition increases are eminently manageable. But the financial aid changes will sting

4 min read

February 15, 2026

Mother with kids and luggage looking at planes in airport, family travel

Mother with kids and luggage looking at planes in airport, family travel

opinion

What is the right age to start travelling with kids? For our family, the answer is right away

Erin Bury

4 min read

February 15, 2026

Rural Saskatchewan dad, 37, says it was an affordable place to live ‘but that is changing’

4 min read

February 5, 2026

A Canadian flag sits on a members of Canadian forces that are leaving from CFB Trenton, in Trenton, Ont., on October 16, 2014. The Canadian Armed Forces says 16 service members took their own lives last year. That represents a slight decline from the 20 military suicides reported in 2019, which was the largest number in five years. The new figures nonetheless bring the total number of Canadian military personnel who have died by suicide over the past decade to 191.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

A Canadian flag sits on a members of Canadian forces that are leaving from CFB Trenton, in Trenton, Ont., on October 16, 2014. The Canadian Armed Forces says 16 service members took their own lives last year. That represents a slight decline from the 20 military suicides reported in 2019, which was the largest number in five years. The new figures nonetheless bring the total number of Canadian military personnel who have died by suicide over the past decade to 191.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

If Canada expects young people to defend national security, we must improve their financial security

Paul Kershaw

4 min read

February 1, 2026

opinion

Navigating swimming lessons is a confusing and expensive task on the parental to-do list

Erin Bury

3 min read

February 1, 2026

An executive assistant, 27, says ‘decision paralysis’ keeps her from finding her dream career

4 min read

January 27, 2026

A woman walks by a house for sale in Montreal, Friday, March 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

A woman walks by a house for sale in Montreal, Friday, March 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

analysis

A story of affordability: How Canada’s housing market shifted in 2025

Hanif Bayat

3 min read

January 23, 2026

An aerial view shows carpenters building a log home made from white pine in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que., on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

An aerial view shows carpenters building a log home made from white pine in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que., on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Canada must renew its national housing strategy

Paul Kershaw

4 min read

January 18, 2026

Winnipeg hairstylist, 37, struggling to repay $10,000 line of credit after a few emergencies

3 min read

January 18, 2026

Shadow, a black Labrador retriever-mix, dashes through fresh snow on Christmas Eve along in East Derry, N.H. The writer has put off getting a black lab for the family after considering time and resources.

Shadow, a black Labrador retriever-mix, dashes through fresh snow on Christmas Eve along in East Derry, N.H. The writer has put off getting a black lab for the family after considering time and resources.

opinion

Why my family is delaying pet ownership until our kids are older

Erin Bury

4 min read

January 4, 2026

opinion

My financial resolutions as a parent of young kids

Erin Bury

3 min read

January 4, 2026

Regina woman, 36, on mortgage freedom: ‘I am the least stressed-out I ever have been’

4 min read

December 24, 2025

How to ensure universal health care stays that way

Paul Kershaw

3 min read

December 21, 2025

house model and red pin mark on calendar, due date for home payment ,property reminder concept background

house model and red pin mark on calendar, due date for home payment ,property reminder concept background

opinion

Hey parents, here’s a 12-month personal finance checklist for 2026

Erin Bury

4 min read

December 21, 2025

Toronto area lawyer, 44, cancels credit cards after mental health episode triggered huge overspending

4 min read

December 7, 2025

opinion

Holiday time means parties for parents. How much are you paying your babysitter?

Erin Bury

3 min read

December 7, 2025

Digital artist, 35, feels the ‘guilt of having quietly saved’ more than $1-million with his partner

4 min read

December 6, 2025

Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 more personal support workers by 2032, the government projects -- figures it tried to keep secret but were obtained by The Canadian Press. A nurse walks through a hallway at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s Schulich Heart Centre in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 more personal support workers by 2032, the government projects -- figures it tried to keep secret but were obtained by The Canadian Press. A nurse walks through a hallway at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s Schulich Heart Centre in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Claims of a doctor shortage oversimplify the issues with health care

Paul Kershaw

4 min read

December 3, 2025

Introducing a new podcast from The Globe and Mail that delves into the topics impacting the wallets of Canadians between the ages of 20 and 40.

Introducing a new podcast from The Globe and Mail that delves into the topics impacting the wallets of Canadians between the ages of 20 and 40.

podcast

A big-travel, small-budget blueprint for 2026

November 29, 2025

Nearly three-quarters of Canadians aged 18 to 25 said they own at least one investment, compared to 56 per cent in the U.S., according to a 2023 study by the CFA Institute.

Nearly three-quarters of Canadians aged 18 to 25 said they own at least one investment, compared to 56 per cent in the U.S., according to a 2023 study by the CFA Institute.

Priced out of real estate, Canadians turn to the booming stock market

Tim Shufelt

4 min read

November 26, 2025

Introducing a new podcast from The Globe and Mail that delves into the topics impacting the wallets of Canadians between the ages of 20 and 40.

Introducing a new podcast from The Globe and Mail that delves into the topics impacting the wallets of Canadians between the ages of 20 and 40.

podcast

Casinos in your pocket: The blurring line between investing and gambling

November 23, 2025

Students donating canned goods in classroom istock

Students donating canned goods in classroom istock

opinion

Teaching kids about the value of giving is a lifelong lesson

Erin Bury

3 min read

November 23, 2025

Ray, a ‘saver’ with a $70,000 salary, bought a B.C. condo at age 22 and a Corvette in cash a few years ago

4 min read

November 23, 2025

Anna Peng sets up her phone to record content for social media as she works the front counter at Great Fountain, her family's Hong Kong-style fast food stall in Scarborough on November 21, 2025. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

Anna Peng sets up her phone to record content for social media as she works the front counter at Great Fountain, her family's Hong Kong-style fast food stall in Scarborough on November 21, 2025. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)

Adult kids are turning to TikTok to revitalize their parents’ businesses

4 min read

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