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.
Steven Brennan's Expertise
Managing Money • Jun 11
Why retirement savings are slipping down Canadians' priority lists
Managing Money • May 20
Parents are talking about money more — but many still worry their kids aren’t ready
Retirement • Jun 09
Canadians use AI for retirement planning but still don't trust it
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News • Jun 24
Can AI help you save money? More Canadians are using it to make buying decisions
More Canadians are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot before making purchases
News • Jun 24
Can AI help you save money? More Canadians are using it to make buying decisions
More Canadians are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot before making purchases
Real Estate • Jun 23
Report shows where Canada's luxury homebuyers are looking instead of Toronto and Vancouver
RE/MAX report shows affluent buyers are trading Toronto and Vancouver for mid-sized cities
Real Estate • Jun 23
Report shows where Canada's luxury homebuyers are looking instead of Toronto and Vancouver
RE/MAX report shows affluent buyers are trading Toronto and Vancouver for mid-sized cities
Real Estate • Jun 22
Home sales are picking up across Canada. Is the market finally turning a corner?
CREA data shows May home sales jumped 5.5%, marking the strongest monthly increase of the year
Real Estate • Jun 22
Home sales are picking up across Canada. Is the market finally turning a corner?
CREA data shows May home sales jumped 5.5%, marking the strongest monthly increase of the year
Managing Money • Jun 19
Nearly half of Canadians can only cover bills for a month or less without income. How long would your savings last?
New survey reveals 46% of households could last just one month before facing debt after a job loss
Managing Money • Jun 19
Nearly half of Canadians can only cover bills for a month or less without income. How long would your savings last?
New survey reveals 46% of households could last just one month before facing debt after a job loss
News • Jun 15
Trying to save on summer travel? New data points to the cheapest weeks to fly
A new Skyscanner report highlights the best times to book, including one late-summer week that offers the biggest savings
News • Jun 15
Trying to save on summer travel? New data points to the cheapest weeks to fly
A new Skyscanner report highlights the best times to book, including one late-summer week that offers the biggest savings
News • Jun 14
Canadians are reshuffling their budgets for the World Cup
A new survey shows nearly half of Canadians — and most Gen Zers — are cutting back on dining out and shopping to fund their tournament plans
News • Jun 14
Canadians are reshuffling their budgets for the World Cup
A new survey shows nearly half of Canadians — and most Gen Zers — are cutting back on dining out and shopping to fund their tournament plans
Managing Money • Jun 11
Why retirement savings are slipping down Canadians' priority lists
Canadians feel grateful when they think about money, but aren’t financially fulfilled
Managing Money • Jun 11
Why retirement savings are slipping down Canadians' priority lists
Canadians feel grateful when they think about money, but aren’t financially fulfilled
Retirement • Jun 09
Canadians use AI for retirement planning but still don't trust it
Canadians use AI for research, but 88% still trust human advisors for big decisions
Retirement • Jun 09
Canadians use AI for retirement planning but still don't trust it
Canadians use AI for research, but 88% still trust human advisors for big decisions
Investing • Jun 03
More Canadians are turning to ChatGPT and TikTok for financial advice, survey finds
A new report shows a major generational shift as younger Canadians skip professional fees in favor of quick, judgment-free digital advice
Investing • Jun 03
More Canadians are turning to ChatGPT and TikTok for financial advice, survey finds
A new report shows a major generational shift as younger Canadians skip professional fees in favor of quick, judgment-free digital advice
Insurance • Jun 02
CAA warns drivers about new distraction tactics linked to car thefts
As thieves use tech and distraction to target cars, CAA shares how drivers can protect themselves
Insurance • Jun 02
CAA warns drivers about new distraction tactics linked to car thefts
As thieves use tech and distraction to target cars, CAA shares how drivers can protect themselves
News • Jun 01
More Canadians are cutting back on summer spending as costs stay high: TD survey
35% of Canadians plan to spend less this summer, while nearly half say higher fuel prices are already affecting their travel plans
News • Jun 01
More Canadians are cutting back on summer spending as costs stay high: TD survey
35% of Canadians plan to spend less this summer, while nearly half say higher fuel prices are already affecting their travel plans
Retirement • May 28
Putting off estate planning? You’re far from alone, new survey suggests
The report highlights a significant gap between intention and action when it comes to planning for later life, family responsibilities and the transfer of assets
Retirement • May 28
Putting off estate planning? You’re far from alone, new survey suggests
The report highlights a significant gap between intention and action when it comes to planning for later life, family responsibilities and the transfer of assets
News • May 26
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 • May 26
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 • May 22
‘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 22
‘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
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