Ben Cousins

Toronto

Senior editor @financialpost. Formerly @bnnbloomberg, @linkedinnews, @ctvnews. Once called a "despicable media personality."

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Articles

Posthaste: Canadians are missing credit payments at rates not seen since the financial crisis

1 week ago | financialpost.com | Ben Cousins

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Posthaste: Company benefit plans lag behind the needs of Canadians, survey says

2 weeks ago | financialpost.com | Ben Cousins

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Developers lament construction costs in Canada, but it could be a lot worse

3 weeks ago | nipawinjournal.com | Ben Cousins

Canadian cities are in the middle of the pack when it comes to the 100 most expensive urban centres for construction Construction costs have been a major obstacle for growth in some of Canada's big cities, but those costs fall in the middle of the road compared to the world's urban centres. Toronto (No. 41), Vancouver (No. 46), Calgary (No. 48) and Montreal (No. 50) each fall into the middle of the pack in Arcadis NV's list of the 100 most expensive cities for construction.
Posthaste: Developers lament construction costs in Canada, but it could be a lot worse

3 weeks ago | financialpost.com | Ben Cousins

Advertisement 1Canadian cities are in the middle of the pack when it comes to the 100 most expensive urban centres for constructionArticle contentSign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Shopify stock jumps more than 14% on news of Nasdaq 100 inclusion

3 weeks ago | financialpost.com | Ben Cousins

Article contentShopify Inc.’s stock is up more than 14 per cent on the first full day of trading since news emerged that the Canadian e-commerce giant would soon be added to the Nasdaq 100. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Article contentBy Monday midday, Shopify was up 14 per cent in New York at US$104.63. Stocks were up 14.5 per cent in Canada at $146.45.
This Mother's Day, think of the personal, professional sacrifices

4 weeks ago | nipawinjournal.com | Ben Cousins

72% of Canadian mothers believe raising children impacted their financial well-being Recommended Videos Mother's Day is the perfect time to understand the personal and professional sacrifices needed to raise children. Whether it's forgoing or taking a leave of absence from that dream job to raise a family or the unexpected expenses of motherhood, moms have to make tough decisions for the betterment of their families.
Posthaste: This Mother's Day, think of the personal, professional sacrifices

4 weeks ago | financialpost.com | Ben Cousins

Advertisement 172% of Canadian mothers believe raising children impacted their financial well-beingArticle contentSign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Article contentMother’s Day is the perfect time to understand the personal and professional sacrifices needed to raise children.
As Canadians ditch U.S. real estate, some predict a flood north

1 month ago | financialpost.com | Ben Cousins

Article contentAs more Canadians abandon the U.S. real estate market in response to tensions between the two countries, millions of dollars could be returning to the Canadian market. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Posthaste: High down payments keep Canadians out of homeownership

1 month ago | financialpost.com | Ben Cousins

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Posthaste: Car ownership has gotten more expensive and it could get worse

1 month ago | financialpost.com | Ben Cousins

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