Steven Brennan
Steven Brennan
ContributorSteven Brennan is a freelance finance writer based in Vancouver, BC. He holds a BA and an MA from Maynooth University, Ireland. His work regularly appears at Canadian Mortgage Trends, Lowest Rates, Loans Canada and other Canadian and US brands, while also working as a ghostwriter for financial influencers.
Steven Brennan is a freelance finance writer based in Vancouver, BC. He holds a BA and an MA from Maynooth University, Ireland. His work regularly appears at Canadian Mortgage Trends, Lowest Rates, Loans Canada and other Canadian and US brands, while also working as a ghostwriter for financial influencers.
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Managing Money • May 20
Parents are talking about money more — but many still worry their kids aren’t ready
Managing Money • Apr 03
1 in 3 Canadians carrying credit card debt as rising costs squeeze budgets
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News • 4h ago
More Canadians are choosing homes over weddings as housing costs stay high
Extreme ticket and hotel costs are driving an unexpected slump in tourism data, offering a fascinating lesson in supply and demand
News • 4h ago
More Canadians are choosing homes over weddings as housing costs stay high
Extreme ticket and hotel costs are driving an unexpected slump in tourism data, offering a fascinating lesson in supply and demand
News • 1015 views
‘Grocery chess’ is becoming the new normal for Millennial shoppers
Millennials are becoming far more strategic about how they manage grocery costs, using a mix of tactics to stretch household budgets
News • 1015 views
‘Grocery chess’ is becoming the new normal for Millennial shoppers
Millennials are becoming far more strategic about how they manage grocery costs, using a mix of tactics to stretch household budgets
News • May 21
Nearly 9 in 10 parents say money causes stress at home, Wealthsimple survey finds
87% of couples with children say finances have caused stress or conflict at home
News • May 21
Nearly 9 in 10 parents say money causes stress at home, Wealthsimple survey finds
87% of couples with children say finances have caused stress or conflict at home
Managing Money • May 20
Parents are talking about money more — but many still worry their kids aren’t ready
Parents report having regular conversations about finances with their children, but few think their child is ready to manage money independently when they eventually leave home
Managing Money • May 20
Parents are talking about money more — but many still worry their kids aren’t ready
Parents report having regular conversations about finances with their children, but few think their child is ready to manage money independently when they eventually leave home
Real Estate • May 16
Rental prices may be cooling — but Canadians are paying more for less space
The largest rent drops remain concentrated in Canada’s most expensive market
Real Estate • May 16
Rental prices may be cooling — but Canadians are paying more for less space
The largest rent drops remain concentrated in Canada’s most expensive market
Insurance • May 14
More Canadians are worried about climate damage — but many still aren’t preparing for it
Climate-related risks are becoming harder to ignore, but preparing for them can feel expensive or difficult to prioritize
Insurance • May 14
More Canadians are worried about climate damage — but many still aren’t preparing for it
Climate-related risks are becoming harder to ignore, but preparing for them can feel expensive or difficult to prioritize
Banking • May 10
Wise launches multi-currency interest feature as more Canadians move money abroad
1 in 5 Canadians had sent money internationally using their bank account over the previous year, marking a 33% increase compared with 2022
Banking • May 10
Wise launches multi-currency interest feature as more Canadians move money abroad
1 in 5 Canadians had sent money internationally using their bank account over the previous year, marking a 33% increase compared with 2022
News • May 04
84% of new parents chose $5,000 over a week of sleep — and that says everything about the cost of raising kids
For many new and expectant parents, the financial pressure builds quickly
News • May 04
84% of new parents chose $5,000 over a week of sleep — and that says everything about the cost of raising kids
For many new and expectant parents, the financial pressure builds quickly
News • May 02
Canadian grocery bills are rising at nearly double the inflation rate — and fresh vegetables are the biggest culprit
Despite the concerns over density, a different narrative is emerging among those who see the airport as a catalyst for growth
News • May 02
Canadian grocery bills are rising at nearly double the inflation rate — and fresh vegetables are the biggest culprit
Despite the concerns over density, a different narrative is emerging among those who see the airport as a catalyst for growth
Employment • May 01
The ‘odd jobs economy’ is growing as British Columbians look for extra income
3 in 5 people in the province either already earn money from their skills or would consider doing so
Employment • May 01
The ‘odd jobs economy’ is growing as British Columbians look for extra income
3 in 5 people in the province either already earn money from their skills or would consider doing so
Auto • Apr 29
Owning a car is getting more expensive — and it’s quietly squeezing household budgets
Gas prices are only part of a broader shift that has been slowly building since the pandemic.
Auto • Apr 29
Owning a car is getting more expensive — and it’s quietly squeezing household budgets
Gas prices are only part of a broader shift that has been slowly building since the pandemic.
News • Apr 28
3 in 5 Canadians are in financial whiplash as food costs rise 4.4% — here's how to protect your budget now
Shifting economic conditions continue to disrupt household budgets
News • Apr 28
3 in 5 Canadians are in financial whiplash as food costs rise 4.4% — here's how to protect your budget now
Shifting economic conditions continue to disrupt household budgets
News • Apr 27
Thinking of renting out your car this summer? Demand is rising ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Early demand is translating into promising income projections
News • Apr 27
Thinking of renting out your car this summer? Demand is rising ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Early demand is translating into promising income projections
News • Apr 25
Thinking of buying or selling this spring? Canada’s housing market is off to a slower start
Spring is typically when Canada’s housing market begins to pick up speed. This year, that momentum has been slower to build
News • Apr 25
Thinking of buying or selling this spring? Canada’s housing market is off to a slower start
Spring is typically when Canada’s housing market begins to pick up speed. This year, that momentum has been slower to build
News • Apr 24
BC is holding $222M in unclaimed money — here’s how to check if some is yours
Despite that huge sum, awareness of the fund remains low
News • Apr 24
BC is holding $222M in unclaimed money — here’s how to check if some is yours
Despite that huge sum, awareness of the fund remains low
Retirement • Apr 23
Looking to downsize? Many older Canadians say suitable housing options are hard to find
Canada’s changing demographic is playing a key role in housing market shifts
Retirement • Apr 23
Looking to downsize? Many older Canadians say suitable housing options are hard to find
Canada’s changing demographic is playing a key role in housing market shifts
Mortgages • Apr 20
Most Canadians nearing mortgage renewal fear making the wrong decision, CIBC poll finds
55% of mortgage holders are concerned about making the wrong choice when renewing, while nearly half say they’ll need help from a financial advisor to navigate the process
Mortgages • Apr 20
Most Canadians nearing mortgage renewal fear making the wrong decision, CIBC poll finds
55% of mortgage holders are concerned about making the wrong choice when renewing, while nearly half say they’ll need help from a financial advisor to navigate the process
News • Apr 16
Love IKEA? New smaller stores aim to make shopping easier and closer to home
Retailers are responding to shifting shopping habits and rising operating costs
News • Apr 16
Love IKEA? New smaller stores aim to make shopping easier and closer to home
Retailers are responding to shifting shopping habits and rising operating costs
News • Apr 15
Canada Post is phasing out door-to-door mail delivery — here's what Canadians need to know
The transition is part of a broader overhaul aimed at addressing the Crown corporation’s financial challenges
News • Apr 15
Canada Post is phasing out door-to-door mail delivery — here's what Canadians need to know
The transition is part of a broader overhaul aimed at addressing the Crown corporation’s financial challenges
News • 10487 views
TD denied her fraud claim twice after a phone scam drained $4,650 — here's what every Canadian needs to know
At the centre of this type of fraud is the misuse of legitimate security tools
News • 10487 views
TD denied her fraud claim twice after a phone scam drained $4,650 — here's what every Canadian needs to know
At the centre of this type of fraud is the misuse of legitimate security tools
News • Apr 08
Fuel surcharges are showing up everywhere — here’s where Canadians are paying more
Higher energy prices tend to hit consumers quickly through fuel costs, while also gradually pushing up costs across the broader economy as businesses adjust pricing
News • Apr 08
Fuel surcharges are showing up everywhere — here’s where Canadians are paying more
Higher energy prices tend to hit consumers quickly through fuel costs, while also gradually pushing up costs across the broader economy as businesses adjust pricing
News • Apr 07
Most Canadians aren’t worried about flooding, despite high floodplain risk across the country
The disconnect comes as flooding remains the country’s most frequent and costly natural disaster, particularly during the spring thaw
News • Apr 07
Most Canadians aren’t worried about flooding, despite high floodplain risk across the country
The disconnect comes as flooding remains the country’s most frequent and costly natural disaster, particularly during the spring thaw
Real Estate • Apr 06
Recreational home prices still rising in Canada, even as buyers grow more cautious
The median price of a single-family home in Canada’s recreational property market will increase 4% in 2026
Real Estate • Apr 06
Recreational home prices still rising in Canada, even as buyers grow more cautious
The median price of a single-family home in Canada’s recreational property market will increase 4% in 2026
Managing Money • Apr 03
1 in 3 Canadians carrying credit card debt as rising costs squeeze budgets
The findings come as broader financial pressures push more households to adjust spending and rely on borrowing
Managing Money • Apr 03
1 in 3 Canadians carrying credit card debt as rising costs squeeze budgets
The findings come as broader financial pressures push more households to adjust spending and rely on borrowing
Retirement • Apr 02
Owning a home no longer guarantees financial security in retirement, report finds
A new report from the University of Calgary found that more than one-third of senior homeowners are worried about affording basic home upkeep, even if they no longer have a mortgage
Retirement • Apr 02
Owning a home no longer guarantees financial security in retirement, report finds
A new report from the University of Calgary found that more than one-third of senior homeowners are worried about affording basic home upkeep, even if they no longer have a mortgage
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