Victoria Wells
Financial Post
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Posthaste: The most likely victims of financial scams probably aren't who you think
Older people are assumed to be main targets of financial fraudsters, but younger generations may be more likely to fall victim. Read on. → Read More
Posthaste: RRSP balances set for big lift this year as Canadians pivot to saving for retirement
Just over half of Canadians plan to contribute to RRSPs this year amid anxiety over their finances, a survey says. Find out more. → Read More
Posthaste: Snowbirds have flown south again, but they're not sure how much longer they can afford it
Canadian snowbirds have resumed their winter travels, but they're worried they may not be able to afford to live abroad much longer. Read on → Read More
Posthaste: Baby boomers delaying retirement have eased labour shortages, but our luck is about to run out
Baby boomers' reluctance to retire has helped businesses escape the worst of labour shortages, but that might be about to change. Read on. → Read More
How haphazard layoffs hurt companies and employees
Companies that institute arbitrary layoffs lose money, weaken productivity and inflict mental, physical and financial harm on staff. Read on. → Read More
Posthaste: Millennials are sick with anxiety over inflation
Canadian millennials are feeling sick to their stomachs about inflation after it reached heights last year not seen in decades. Read more. → Read More
Posthaste: Luxury real estate enters buyer's market as prices come back down to reality
Canada's luxury real estate market cooled significantly last year, setting 2023 up for a buyer's market as prices come down. Read more. → Read More
A mental health crisis in Canada is fuelling billions in losses for employers
Workers are still struggling after the pandemic sent mental health to new depths and it's costing employers billions of dollars. Read on. → Read More
Posthaste: Housing market bottom is within sight, TD says
Declines in home prices and sales are expected to bottom out in the first few months of 2023, according to TD Economics. Find out more. → Read More
Posthaste: Stubborn inflation, high interest rates, falling home prices to persist in 2023, BMO says
Canada will see another year of high inflation, one more interest rate hike and a continued downturn in housing, BMO said. Read on. → Read More
Posthaste: Canada's housing affordability crisis is worse than ever
Households in the third quarter needed 62.7% of their income to cover home ownership costs — the worst level on record, RBC says. Read on. → Read More
Return of government employees to the office might signal death of full-time remote work
Hybrid work is the future as full-time remote work gives way to more days in the office, writes Victoria Wells. Find out more. → Read More
Posthaste: A recession is likely on the way, but there are still opportunities for investors in 2023
Equity and fixed-income markets could be headed for better returns in 2023, with Canadian stocks also poised to benefit. Find out more. → Read More
Posthaste: Canadians balk at being forced to pay an extra fee for credit card purchases
More than two in five people say they'd take their money elsewhere if a big company charged a 1.5% fee to pay with a credit card. Read more. → Read More
Posthaste: Ontario food bank use is skyrocketing, but inflation is only partly to blame: report
Feed Ontario says deepening cracks in the economic foundation are contributing to all-time highs in food bank use. Find out more. → Read More
Epic burnout might be the catalyst behind the quiet quitting trend
Almost 90% of Canadian workers have experienced burnout over the past year, writes Victoria Wells. Find out more about what that means. → Read More
Posthaste: Now it's the wealthy's turn to worry about the economy squeezing their finances
People with assets of $1 million or more say they're more stressed out about money now than this time last year, a survey says. Read on. → Read More
The age of the toxic boss is over: Workers aren't willing to suffer for a paycheque anymore
Elon Musk's ultimatum to Twitter workers led to mass resignations, a sign that staffers still hold power, and will for years. Read more. → Read More
Posthaste: Anxious Canadians putting retirement on hold as inflation makes everything more expensive
More than 60% of people who haven't yet retired say they're delaying their start date because of the rising cost of living. Find out more. → Read More
Posthaste: 'Here comes the pain': Recession on tap for North America, BMO says
Canada and the U.S. are at risk of falling into recession next year as interest rates rise, says the latest outlook from BMO. Read more. → Read More