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For many families, this season looks different. Grocery bills are higher, paychecks are stretched, and the weight of wanting to make things feel special sits heavy…

Energy bills can take a big bite out of a household budget, especially when temperatures swing from one extreme to another. The good news is that…

One mortgage lender I’ve seen advertising a whole lot lately goes by the name “Mutual of Omaha Mortgage.”I believe they originally focused on reverse mortgage lending,…

Canadians may be catching a break from inflation and lower interest rates, but it hasn’t restored their sense of financial security. Nearly half of households (46%)…

Recent reports show that the average cost of room and board at public colleges is nearly $13,000 per year, or over $50,000 over four years. That’s…

Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, also heads the Office of Management and Budget.Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg Key Insight: The rescission of the two…

Nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) believe Medicare benefits will be reduced under the current administration, according to a recent SS survey. For some, a reduction in…

Ivy League architecture at Princeton University.Loop Images | Getty ImagesMore from Your Money:Here’s a look at more stories on how to manage, grow and protect your…

Canadian housing affordability has been improving steadily for a year and a half, RBC Economics says, thanks in large part to income growth, though the pace…

Key insights: Banks are by and large lowering interest rates on deposit accounts.Expert quote: “Until loan growth really comes back in a more significant way, what…