consumer spending
Living beyond our means
Extravagant, reckless, debt-ridden—Canadian consumers have maxed themselves out after a decade-long spending spree. When did we start to be like Americans?
Why Canada’s household debt problem could get worse
It’s easier to spend today when you know you don’t have to worry about saving for tomorrow
America’s economy is back
Jobs are returning, factories are humming — the U.S. economy is taking off
What happens when shopping’s sense of plenty turns out to be fake?
Lessons from Bed, Bath & Beyond’s ‘towel-gate’
Fourth-quarter GDP growth was bad: here’s why
The Canadian economy needs a lift, but the world isn’t co-operating