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  WATCH | Leaving Canada? International student explains why he's considering it

  Despite long being touted as a nation rife with opportunity for new arrivals, a pair of studies is sparking concern that Canada is struggling to retain immigrants and highlighting affordability concerns within the country.

• Airfares fall 14 per cent in January as demand eases and competition ramps up

  Statistics Canada says prices for airfares fell more than 14 per cent in January compared with the same month in 2023.

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  WATCH | What the latest inflation data suggests about Canada's housing market

  Statistics Canada has released new data about how the economy started off the new year, saying the country's inflation rate has slowed and now sits at 2.9 per cent. One economist explains what's behind the decline.

• Want a raise? Here are the best ways to ask, according to experts

  When asking for a raise, it's tempting to acknowledge the elephant in the room - the surging cost of living brought on by inflation and interest rate hikes that have hammered household budgets. But that's not what employers want to hear when discussing pay.

• 'Very pleasant surprise': Canada's inflation rate tumbled to 2.9 per cent in January

  Canada's inflation rate fell more than expected last month as price growth moderated across the economy, including outright price declines for gasoline, airfares and clothing.

• 'It was inappropriate': 'Tip-flation' spreads in untraditional ways in Canada

  From stops at the liquor store to getting a fob key made, here's what Canadians had to say about where they were asked to leave a tip, and what they thought about it.

• When cutting expenses isn't enough: Experts weigh in on how to increase your income

  As many Canadians try to squeeze every last dollar out of their budget to cope with the soaring cost of living, financial experts say cutting expenses to the bone is not always a viable option and they should instead focus on increasing their income.

• CPP Investments earned 3.4% in latest quarter, net assets grew to $590.8 billion

  The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says its fund earned a net return of 3.4 per cent in its latest quarter.

• Rental demand from international students will slow this year, but won't fall: RBC

  RBC says the recently announced cap on new study permits won't lead to an outright decrease in demand for rental housing from international students this year.

• Here's why Valentine's Day candy is so expensive

  Don't be fooled by the smorgasbord of cutely packaged candy adorned with hearts and cupids in all shades of rosy hues. Those sweet treats might leave a bitter taste if you do some math on how much more you're paying for them.

• Grocery-delivery firm Instacart plans to cut 7% of its workforce

  Instacart forecast on Tuesday its first-quarter gross transaction value and core profit above analysts' estimates, and said it plans to cut 250 jobs, or about 7 per cent of its workforce, to focus on 'promising' initiatives.

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  opinion | What small businesses should know before turning to crowdfunding

  In today's economy, crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly popular alternative. In his column for CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christoper Liew outlines how crowdfunding works and why more startups are turning to it.

• Cocoa prices are soaring. Will it affect your Valentine's Day chocolate?

  Cocoa prices are surging so high that even the biggest chocolate makers are struggling to stay profitable. That doesn’t portend well for your wallet this Valentine’s Day.

• How a shift to electric vehicles is expected to impact your car insurance

  A new report suggests drivers may see higher premiums for their electric vehicles as the insurance industry adjusts to the shift from gas-powered cars to electric alternatives.

• Shoppers turn to 'imperfect produce' as grocery prices rise

  With prices soaring and budgets stretched, consumers are turning increasingly to so-called imperfect food to save on produce that a fresh crop of online grocers says is just as tasty — if a little gnarled.

• Canada Post planning to raise the price of stamps by 7 cents

  It may soon cost more to send letters in the mail.