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  • Is 40 too old to buy your first home?

    October 20, 2026 · 26 min

    As more Canadians buy homes later in life, homeownership is increasingly competing with another major financial goal: saving for retirement. We meet two Canadians who bought their first homes in their 40s to learn why they waited, how they…

  • Anger vs profit: Should you sell your U.S. stocks?

    October 13, 2026 · 25 min

    Tensions between Canada and the U.S. are at an all-time high, and some young Canadians are questioning whether they still want to invest so much of their money south of the border. We hear from a millennial investor who dramatically…

  • Coming soon: Season thirteen of Stress Test

    October 6, 2026 · 1 min

    When are you ready to buy a home? To have a kid? To quit your day job and become your own boss? In 2026, financial milestones look different than they used to. This season of Stress Test gets into the big money decisions Canadians are…

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

    April 29, 2026 · 28 min

    Retirement can feel overwhelming when headlines insist you need millions before you can stop working. But is that actually true? In this episode, we hear from young Canadians with very different visions of life after work. Then retirement…

  • Everyone wants a prenup. Very few people get one

    April 22, 2026 · 29 min

    More than half of young Canadians say they’d want a prenup if they got married or entered a common-law relationship. But only a small share have actually signed one. So what’s stopping them? In this episode, we look at the gap between…

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  • Your “starter home” might be your forever home

    April 15, 2026 · 26 min

    For decades, there was a formula for homeownership. Buy something small, maybe a condo or a townhouse, watch its value rise, and then eventually move up to something bigger. But that formula is breaking down for many young…

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

    April 8, 2026 · 29 min

    Breaking into the job market has always been tough, but right now, it feels harder than usual. Hiring is slow. Competition is high. And at the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the kinds of tasks that once defined entry-level…

  • Is this the golden age of DIY investing?

    April 1, 2026 · 25 min

    Investing on your own has never been simpler. Trading fees are disappearing, apps are better than ever and features like fractional shares mean you can start investing with just a few dollars. But is easier always better? On today’s…

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

    March 25, 2026 · 23 min

    Despite a cooling housing market, home ownership still feels out of reach for many young Canadians. Now, new research suggests that when young people decide to opt out of saving for a home, their behaviour can change in surprising ways…

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

    March 18, 2026 · 23 min

    Renters in Canada are finally catching a break. In Canada’s biggest cities, rents have been falling for more than a year and vacancy rates are rising. Some landlords are even offering incentives like free months of rent and move-in bonuses…

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

    March 11, 2026 · 25 min

    After years of strong gains, the stock market’s resilience has many investors and experts wondering how much longer it can last. We hear from a 25-year-old from B.C. about her first market downturn, her reaction to the drop and how it…

  • Coming soon: Season twelve of Stress Test

    March 4, 2026 · 1 min

    There's so much financial uncertainty out there right now. Stocks have soared, but global conflicts are casting a shadow. House prices are falling. The labour market is shifting. Even the things that are supposed to be getting easier, like…

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About the show

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.