Social Security benefits have lost their purchasing power as inflation has soared in 2022.
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Social Security is increasing benefits by 8.7%, beginning in January 2023, to offset the surging cost of living in the US.
Elderly long-term renters are facing the very real risk of homelessness as skyrocketing rents encourage landlords to sell.
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As property values skyrocket, long-term renters — many of whom are elderly — face the very real risk of homelessness.
Canada’s current social assistance programs are not doing enough to support Canadians.
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Canada’s current income assistance programs are not doing enough to support Canadians. If the goal of temporary assistance is to help those in need, these programs must have better, broader coverage.
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The scale of the ‘disability price tag’ means one-off payments will hardly make a dent for many households.
Will it really?
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Degrowthers are using the cost of living crisis to try and further their cause.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem speaks at a press conference in Ottawa in June 2022.
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The Bank of Canada’s expansionary monetary policy in 2021 is an important source of the high inflation we are experiencing today.
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Looking to save money on your grocery bill but not sure about home-brand food? It’s actually a healthy option, with a few exceptions.
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The government has missed a chance to better target cost cuts to certain patient groups, for certain medical conditions, and for generic drugs.
Things are going in one direction.
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Everyone is talking about how to alleviate energy prices this winter, but no one acknowledges that the average household has been getting poorer for more than a decade.
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Universities must help this cohort of students transition into higher education.
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While authorities such as the Reserve Bank often see them as risky, interest-only loans can be helpful in some circumstances.
Businesses also face higher costs this winter.
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UK businesses are also suffering from the rising cost of living and doing business.
You don’t always have to agree to a rent increase.
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Tenancy law and rent raises are complex - an expert breaks it down.
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Banks typically do not want their customers to default on property and have processes in place to help reduce the risk of this happening.
A number of factors have contributed to the recent rise in inflation, including supply chain disruptions, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and labour shortages.
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An economist provides insight into how inflation is measured, where it comes from and how it is impacting Canadians and the economy at large.
Households and businesses across the UK may need to adjust their living habits in line with spiking bills this winter.
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Economists discuss current political proposals designed to tackle the cost of living crisis.
Former UK prime minister Gordon Brown has weighed in to the cost of living crisis debate.
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Previous government bailouts have set a precedent for intervention in the cost of living crisis
Household bills have spiked in 2022.
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Here’s how the government can provide clarity on the volatile cost of living crisis
British Columbian workers in the public sector, transit and transportation have voted to take job action in recent weeks to fight for their right to earn livable wages.
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If the labour movement can organize and mobilize working people in B.C. and Canada, the change could be significant.
Canadian economists predict a recession will likely occur sometime in 2023.
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With a recession seeming imminent, many Canadians are rightfully concerned about the state of their finances. Here are some ways you can be prepared for one.