cost of living
Spain Taxes Banks and Energy Companies to Make Trains Free for 4 Months
Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the windfall tax would also fund enhanced youth scholarships and help build 12,000 new homes.
How the Global Cost of Living Crisis Is Unfolding Across the World
VICE World News journalists explain how a perfect storm of COVID, the war in Ukraine, and the climate crisis has created huge inflationary pressures in countries across the world.
Uni Students Are Struggling With the Cost of Living Crisis
Soaring energy, food and rent bills are making an entire generation's university experience totally miserable.
Vancouver Is the Second-Least Affordable Place to Live on the Planet, Study Says
Toronto is only the 11th most expensive place to live according to urban planning company demographia.
Nearly Half of Canadians Are $200 Away From Being Broke
Higher cost of living leaves barely any financial wiggle room, experts say higher interest rates spell trouble.
The Very Strong Case For Moving the Hell Out of Toronto
With rent prices skyrocketing and telecommuting becoming more common, many young people are finding a better life in smaller places.
How Six People Bought a Million-Dollar House Together
We find out how and why a group of six friends pooled their money together to buy a million-dollar house in one of Canada's hottest real estate markets.
Long Term Renters on Why They Chose to Not Buy a House
Buying a house often isn't an option. So we asked, is renting forever really that bad?
Five Badass Homes for $15,000 and Up for People Who Refuse to Pay Mortgages
Home prices are at a record high. Instead of giving up on ever owning a house or committing to a monster mortgage, consider these alternative housing options.
How to Decide Where to Start Your Online Business
Thinking of ditching your 9-5 to be your own your boss? Here are a few key things to consider.
The Truth About How Much Happiness Money Can Buy
Yes, money helps you like your life, but how much you enjoy it depends on how you get it and how you spend it.