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Stress Test

The Globe and Mail

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You had your best-laid plans and then COVID-19 came along and hammered the entire economy. But you’ve got this – if you have the right information. Join The Globe and Mail’s personal finance team, columnist Rob Carrick and editor Roma Luciw, as they guide you through one of the biggest stress tests your finances will ever face. If you’re between 20 and 40, this financial advice is for you.

Episodes (105)

No, you don’t need $1.7-million to retire

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Apr 29, 202627:42pending

Everyone wants a prenup. Very few people get one

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Apr 22, 202629:28failed

Your “starter home” might be your forever home

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Apr 15, 202626:06failed

Thanks to AI, your resume is perfect. So is everyone else’s

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Apr 8, 202628:43failed

Is this the golden age of DIY investing?

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Apr 1, 202625:24failed

Big spender, risky investor: Today's committed Gen Z renter

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Mar 25, 202623:18failed

Rents are falling, so why does it still feel so expensive?

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Mar 18, 202623:18failed

Yes, the stock market will crash. Are you ready?

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Mar 11, 202624:44failed

Coming soon: Season twelve of Stress Test

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Mar 4, 20261:20pending

A big-travel, small-budget blueprint for 2026

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Dec 3, 202525:55pending

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

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Nov 26, 202524:04pending

You’ve just been let go. Now what?

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Nov 19, 202526:23pending

Your next mortgage renewal could be a shocker. Here’s what to do

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Nov 12, 202526:14pending

No jobs in this economy: Why the labour market is so brutal right now

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Nov 5, 202528:19pending

She left school to buy a laundromat: The appeal of ‘boring businesses’

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Oct 29, 202527:22pending

Is it time to check out AI for investing advice?

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Oct 22, 202527:14pending

Condo hate is real. What's the new path to homeownership?

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Oct 15, 202528:10pending

Coming soon: Season eleven of Stress Test

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Oct 8, 20251:06pending

They ditched Canada's big cities for a cheaper lifestyle. How did it work out?

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Feb 26, 202523:17pending

Feeling behind? Why your parent’s financial timeline won’t work for you

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Feb 19, 202527:01pending

From tariffs to crypto: A survival guide to investing in the Trump era

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Feb 12, 202524:31pending

You broke up, but can you afford to move out?

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Feb 5, 202528:04pending

Hustle culture draining you? Say hello to the soft life

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Jan 29, 202522:01pending

More young adults are buying homes alone. How are they pulling it off?

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Jan 22, 202524:09pending

Is a university or college degree still worth the money?

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Jan 15, 202526:40pending

No, you’re not throwing your money away on rent

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Jan 8, 202529:33pending

Coming soon: Season ten of Stress Test

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Jan 2, 20251:11pending

Here’s what young Canadians are putting in their TFSAs

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Jul 24, 202432:03pending

Look out employers: Here come Gen Z

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Jul 17, 202432:28pending

Viral TikToks can crawl into your brain and trigger spending

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Jul 10, 202425:56pending

Counting on an inheritance? Not so fast

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Jul 3, 202429:13pending

Would you co-own a house with your parents?

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Jun 26, 202425:45pending

Home ownership and a baby: Can you afford both?

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Jun 19, 202425:37pending

How far would you commute to save money?

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Jun 12, 202428:58pending

Meet the young people leaving Canada for an affordable life

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Jun 5, 202422:33pending

Coming soon: Season nine of Stress Test

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May 29, 20241:17pending

5 personal finance resolutions for 2024 (that you can actually keep)

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Dec 13, 202319:51pending

Salaries, mortgages and EVs: The top personal finance stories of 2023

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Dec 6, 202327:27pending

Can you really afford a dog?

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Nov 29, 202330:47pending

What the tightening job market means for you

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Nov 22, 202328:06pending

So, you splurged. Now what?

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Nov 15, 202330:46pending

The struggle is real: how homeowners are coping with soaring mortgage rates

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Nov 8, 202332:54pending

Dual income, no kids: How much more fun are they having?

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Nov 1, 202328:46pending

Adulting with roommates: solo living is a luxury in today’s rental market

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Oct 25, 202323:11pending

Coming soon: Season eight of Stress Test

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Oct 11, 20231:11pending

Why more Canadians are giving up on home ownership

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May 10, 202327:44pending

How soaring rents are transforming student life

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May 3, 202329:03pending

'Punched in the face by my investments’: How to endure stock market swings

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Apr 26, 202328:42pending

How climate anxiety is shaping small and large financial decisions

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Apr 19, 202326:47pending

Save money and the planet: How thrifting can help combat inflation

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Apr 12, 202319:48pending