Brett Surbey

Alberta, Grande Prairie

Corporate Paralegal and Freelance Writer at Freelance

Corporate paralegal and freelance journalist/writer. Work has appeared in Forbes Advisor, SUCCESS Mag, Publishers Weekly, Canadian Mortgage Trends and more

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U.S. inflation cools in April, fuelling expectations of Fed easing later this year

2 days ago | canadianmortgagetrends.com | Brett Surbey

Annual inflation slowed to 2.3%, down from 2.4% in March, marking the smallest year-over-year gain since February 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Monthly price growth remained modest, with headline and core inflation each rising 0.2%—slightly below economists’ expectations. The CPI increase was driven mainly by higher shelter costs (+0.3%) and energy prices (+0.7%), partially offset by a 0.4% decline in the food at home index.
How to Start a Side Hustle That Fits You

5 days ago | success.com | Brett Surbey

We’re all feeling the pinch on our wallets. Between the wild price of eggs and the increased cost of living year after year, Americans are looking for additional sources of income to improve—or at least maintain—their quality of life. Some of us are turning to side hustles. A recent Bankrate survey found that 36% of U.S. adults earn extra income outside of their regular jobs, with 28% making over $500 monthly.
Rising unemployment rate and weak job gains point to June rate cut

6 days ago | canadianmortgagetrends.com | Brett Surbey

Employment rose by just 7,400 in April, according to StatCan’s latest report, while the unemployment rate climbed 0.2 percentage points to 6.9%. The percentage of unemployed Canadians reached its highest level since November 2024 (and the highest since January 2017, excluding the pandemic years). The slight increase was generally in line with economists’ expectations, though some forecasts varied.
U.S. job growth defies expectations again, but tariff risks lurk

1 week ago | canadianmortgagetrends.com | Brett Surbey

The Bureau of Labor Statistics today reported a gain of 177,000 nonfarm payroll positions for the month of April, surpassing expectations and reflecting strength across several sectors. This marks the second straight month of better-than-expected job growth, following March’s gain of 228,000 positions. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, remaining within a narrow range of 4.0% to 4.2% since May 2024, according to the BLS.
AI Tools for Small Business Growth: Level Up Your Business Quickly & Efficiently

2 weeks ago | success.com | Brett Surbey

Artificial intelligence usage is growing at a blistering pace. According to a recent Boston Consulting Group Center for Customer Insight Survey, over 75% of respondents have used ChatGPT or another AI service. As AI becomes more readily available and accessible to the broader public, there’s a subset of that group that can’t ignore AI either: small business owners. You might think that AI is just for enterprise-level companies, those with large budgets to spend. However, that isn’t the case.
Canada’s GDP contracts in February, with more headwinds ahead

2 weeks ago | canadianmortgagetrends.com | Brett Surbey

Canada’s real GDP fell 0.2% in February, down from a 0.4% gain in January and coming in slightly below economists’ expectations. Twelve of the 20 industry sectors posted declines in February, according to Statistics Canada. In a reversal from January, goods-producing industries led the contraction with a 0.6% drop, driven largely by mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction, and construction.
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3 weeks ago | money.ca | Brett Surbey
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4 weeks ago | money.ca | Cory Santos |Sandra MacGregor |Justin da Rosa |Brett Surbey

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Trump’s anti-Canada rhetoric and travel rules are pushing more Canadians to travel domestically instead of southbound

4 weeks ago | money.ca | Brett Surbey |Romana King

Canadian domestic travel expected to surge in response While the number of Candians travelling to the U.S. is in a sharp decline, this is a change in location, not a reduction of travel plans. More and more Canadians are expected to travel the Great White North instead. Latest figures from travel business Adventure Canada are showing a rapid climb in choosing domestic travel.
Inflation eases to 2.3%, but BoC still faces tough call on rates

1 month ago | canadianmortgagetrends.com | Brett Surbey

Headline inflation eased to 2.3% year-over-year in March, down from 2.6% in February and below economists’ expectations. Canada’s annual inflation decline was largely driven by lower prices for travel tours (-4.7%, down from +18.8% in February), gasoline (-1.6%), airfares (-12%), and cellular services (-8.8%). Offsetting some of the slowdown was the end of the GST/HST holiday on February 15.