Stress Test Podcast
1) Cryptocurrencies are booming. But should you invest?
Cryptocurrencies are in the spotlight because of their dramatic ups and downs. So what are people who buy cryptocurrency thinking? And is it a smart investment? In our final episode of Season Four, Ro...Show More
2) A big-travel, small-budget blueprint for 2026
Despite economic uncertainty, millions of Canadians continued to travel abroad and domestically in 2025. We want to know where they’re going - and how they’re doing it affordably. We hear from Stress...Show More
3) Casinos in your pocket: The blurring line between investing and gambling
Over the last four years, legalized sports betting has become a massive industry in Canada. In Ontario alone, people placed bets worth a total of around $11-billion in 2024. It’s simple to do: Open an...Show More
4) You’ve just been let go. Now what?
Job cuts are a growing reality. In the past month, Amazon, Canada Post, Stellantis, General Motors, and Imperial Oil have been among the companies that have let plenty of employees go. Getting fired c...Show More
5) Your next mortgage renewal could be a shocker. Here’s what to do
During the pandemic, record-low interest rates meant cheap mortgages. These days? Rates are higher. And worries about where they’re headed next mean tough decisions for homeowners. We hear from a Toro...Show More
6) No jobs in this economy: Why the labour market is so brutal right now
The job market for young Canadians is terrible these days. Lots of qualified, talented people are sending out tons of resumes and getting zero replies. We hear from two recent grads who have been stru...Show More
7) She left school to buy a laundromat: The appeal of ‘boring businesses’
Adulthood is a never-ending parade of chores. Clothes to clean, cars to wash, appliances to fix. Businesses that serve these needs, like laundromats, car washes, and vending machines, are honestly a b...Show More
8) Is it time to check out AI for investing advice?
More investors are turning to artificial intelligence for investing advice. But should you trust what ChatGPT tells you about ETFs, the stock market and where to put your money? We hear from two inves...Show More
9) Condo hate is real. What's the new path to homeownership?
You might be familiar with this home ownership journey: save for a down payment, buy a condo, live in it for a few years, sell it at a profit, then use that money to buy a bigger home with multiple be...Show More
10) Coming soon: Season eleven of Stress Test
The Globe’s personal finance podcast for Gen Z and millennials is back for another season. Join host Roma Luciw, recently retired Rob Carrick and The Globe’s roster of personal finance reporters as th...Show More