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How to have the right kind of money conversation on Thanksgiving weekend

How to have the right kind of money conversation on Thanksgiving weekend

Scheduling a discussion in advance can make sure no one feels ambushed.
Living costs have outpaced incomes for bottom 40% of families as inequality hits record

Living costs have outpaced incomes for bottom 40% of families as inequality hits record

In the lowest quintile, or bottom 20% of incomes, the average disposable income increased by roughly $1,500 between the end of 2019 and the first quarter of this year.
My son is back from school this weekend, his return eases the grief of his leaving

My son is back from school this weekend, his return eases the grief of his leaving

For us, his parents, when he left for school it felt like he'd been diagnosed with an incurable, degenerative ailment: adulthood.
The life-changing magic of creating traditions for your family

The life-changing magic of creating traditions for your family

Traditions don't have a positive effect if they're forced or overdone, says a registered psychotherapist.
Real estate developers predict mortgage changes will do little to spur demand for newly built homes

Real estate developers predict mortgage changes will do little to spur demand for newly built homes

The real estate industry does not believe the extended amortization period included in the changes will stimulate buying given higher housing prices
Displaced tenants in B.C. look for more protection

Displaced tenants in B.C. look for more protection

New provincial legislation threatens to upend affordable rental housing efforts because, by next year, the policies must meet a test of financial viability for developers.
Why are insurable mortgage borrowers being excluded from the new mortgage rules?

Why are insurable mortgage borrowers being excluded from the new mortgage rules?

Insurable borrower's mortgages are pooled together into a portfolio by their lender, who then takes out insurance on these loans as a group.
Delays with capital gains tax legislation puts some taxpayers in precarious position with the CRA

Delays with capital gains tax legislation puts some taxpayers in precarious position with the CRA

‘There’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty, which makes it very difficult for people to plan,’ says John Oakey, vice-president of taxation at CPA Canada.
Why game-time rituals, lucky socks and other superstitions matter to fans

Why game-time rituals, lucky socks and other superstitions matter to fans

Superstitions and rituals are often about more than control for fans.
I burned out hard. With burnout rates so high, I hope these strategies can help you

I burned out hard. With burnout rates so high, I hope these strategies can help you

35 per cent of Canadians report burnout at work, according to a 2022 survey commissioned by Canada Life's Workplace Strategies for Mental Health and conducted by Mental Health Research Canada.