Stress Test

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.

They ditched Canada's big cities for a cheaper lifestyle. How did it work out?
Feb 26, 2025 – 00:23:17
Feeling behind? Why your parent’s financial timeline won’t work for you
Feb 19, 2025 – 00:27:01
From tariffs to crypto: A survival guide to investing in the Trump era
Feb 12, 2025 – 00:24:31
You broke up, but can you afford to move out?
Feb 5, 2025 – 00:28:04
Hustle culture draining you? Say hello to the soft life
Jan 29, 2025 – 00:22:01
More young adults are buying homes alone. How are they pulling it off?
Jan 22, 2025 – 00:24:09
Is a university or college degree still worth the money?
Jan 15, 2025 – 00:26:40
No, you’re not throwing your money away on rent
Jan 8, 2025 – 00:29:33
Coming soon: Season ten of Stress Test
Jan 2, 2025 – 00:01:11
Here’s what young Canadians are putting in their TFSAs
Jul 24, 2024 – 00:32:03
Look out employers: Here come Gen Z
Jul 17, 2024 – 00:32:28
Viral TikToks can crawl into your brain and trigger spending
Jul 10, 2024 – 00:25:56
Counting on an inheritance? Not so fast
Jul 3, 2024 – 00:29:13
Would you co-own a house with your parents?
Jun 26, 2024 – 00:25:45
Home ownership and a baby: Can you afford both?
Jun 19, 2024 – 00:25:37
How far would you commute to save money?
Jun 12, 2024 – 00:28:58
Meet the young people leaving Canada for an affordable life
Jun 5, 2024 – 00:22:33
Coming soon: Season nine of Stress Test
May 29, 2024 – 00:01:17
5 personal finance resolutions for 2024 (that you can actually keep)
Dec 13, 2023 – 00:19:51
Salaries, mortgages and EVs: The top personal finance stories of 2023
Dec 6, 2023 – 00:27:27
Can you really afford a dog?
Nov 29, 2023 – 00:30:47
What the tightening job market means for you
Nov 22, 2023 – 00:28:06
So, you splurged. Now what?
Nov 15, 2023 – 00:30:46
The struggle is real: how homeowners are coping with soaring mortgage rates
Nov 8, 2023 – 00:32:54
Dual income, no kids: How much more fun are they having?
Nov 1, 2023 – 00:28:46
Adulting with roommates: solo living is a luxury in today’s rental market
Oct 25, 2023 – 00:23:11
Coming soon: Season eight of Stress Test
Oct 11, 2023 – 00:01:11
Why more Canadians are giving up on home ownership
May 10, 2023 – 00:27:44
How soaring rents are transforming student life
May 3, 2023 – 00:29:03
'Punched in the face by my investments’: How to endure stock market swings
Apr 26, 2023 – 00:28:42
How climate anxiety is shaping small and large financial decisions
Apr 19, 2023 – 00:26:47
Save money and the planet: How thrifting can help combat inflation
Apr 12, 2023 – 00:19:48
Fertility treatments can be a massive, unexpected cost for Canadians. Here’s what you should know
Apr 5, 2023 – 00:28:29
Taxes 101: Tips to make the most of your return this season
Mar 29, 2023 – 00:21:55
Why millennials and Gen Z are Alberta-bound for a more affordable life
Mar 22, 2023 – 00:26:08
Coming soon: Season seven of Stress Test
Mar 8, 2023 – 00:01:08
Rising interest rates brought pain for new homeowners - and opportunity for house hunters
Dec 7, 2022 – 00:26:47
Why more Canadians are choosing to be childfree or delay parenthood
Nov 30, 2022 – 00:30:22
Is it still a good time to ask for a raise, with a recession looming?
Nov 23, 2022 – 00:22:47
Renovating can help you get the home you otherwise can't afford
Nov 16, 2022 – 00:30:13
Recession-beating tips for the job market, housing, investing and cost of life
Nov 9, 2022 – 00:30:22
Love in the time of inflation: How to manage rising costs when dating
Nov 2, 2022 – 00:22:07
You're not bad at money - you're suffering from money shame
Oct 26, 2022 – 00:28:03
How supercharged rents are crushing Canadians
Oct 19, 2022 – 00:28:05
Coming soon: Season 6 of Stress Test
Oct 5, 2022 – 00:00:55
Retirement might look different for Gen Z and millennials. Here’s how to plan for it
Jun 15, 2022 – 00:33:50
Tempted to buy a home with siblings or friends? Here’s what you need to know
Jun 8, 2022 – 00:30:57
Mortgage 101: Everything you need to know about mortgages right now
Jun 1, 2022 – 00:29:39
How TikTok changed the vibe of personal finance advice
May 25, 2022 – 00:28:03
How to balance green or ethical investing with making money
May 18, 2022 – 00:26:03

Recent Reviews

Financial Samurai

Great podcast!

I’ve listened to every episode since its launch. As a personal finance enthusiast and writer from America, it’s great to hear the Canadian perspective. A lot of similarities and some differences. I’m fascinated with how Canadians are navigating the housing situation, given prices are much more expensive on an income adjusted basis than US home prices. I love how the podcast interviews people from various backgrounds. It’s the different stories that really make the podcast unique. - Sam, Financial Samurai