Stress Test

By: 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.
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Episodes
  • Is a university or college degree still worth the money?

    Is a university or college degree still worth the money?
    Jan 15 2025
    A post-secondary degree is commonly seen as the best way to get ahead. But the cost of university and college is rising - and it’s rising faster than the salary you can earn with a degree. As the math changes, is a post-secondary degree still a no-brainer? We speak with two recent grads about their job prospects after finishing their bachelor's and master's degrees, respectively. And Roma speaks with Jermaine L. Murray, a recruiter and the founder of JupiterHR, about how much employers value higher education in today’s job market.
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    27 mins
  • No, you’re not throwing your money away on rent

    No, you’re not throwing your money away on rent
    Jan 8 2025

    We’ve all heard the adage, “renting is throwing your money away,” but when you factor in the rising cost of homeownership, is that actually the case? In this episode, Rob chats with Ben Felix, the chief investment officer at PWL Capital, about his financial model that shows renters can accumulate just as much wealth as homeowners. Plus, two millennials who can afford to buy homes but choose to remain renters share why and how they spend and invest their money to account for the absence of home equity.
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    30 mins
  • Coming soon: Season ten of Stress Test

    Coming soon: Season ten of Stress Test
    Jan 2 2025

    Rob Carrick and Roma Luciw are back for another season of Stress Test, The Globe’s personal finance podcast for Gen Z and millennials. This season, they’ll question some long-held personal finance beliefs - that you need to buy a house, get a university degree, and lean into hustle culture to have healthy finances. Also up this season: a look at solo homebuyers, the rise of “inflationships” and how to rebuild your finances after a split.
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    1 min

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