Life at Home
NewYou’re Moving In Together. Does Splitting Rent 50/50 Make Sense?
Splitting rent 50/50 can leave partners with very different budgets. Compare equal and income-based shares, and what each leaves for the rest of life.
· 8 min read
Life at Home
How Housing Shapes a Life
Renting, owning and moving shape more than an address. Read about the plans and routines built around a home.
Life at Home Stories
Life at Home
NewWhat Is a Second Bedroom Actually Worth?
Is a second bedroom worth the extra cost? Explore how renting or buying more space changes your budget, daily life and room for future plans.
· 7 min read
Life at Home
NewThe Landlord Text You Dread: What to Do Next
Landlord wants to enter, raise rent, sell or move family in? Four common texts, clear next steps and province-specific rules for renters in Canada.
· 7 min read
Rent
NewWhat If Renting in Your 30s Isn't Temporary?
A long-term renting plan needs more than a monthly budget. This Calgary feature looks at investing, flexibility, rent increases and housing stability.
Where We Live
NewWhat Is Living Close to Work Actually Worth?
A cheaper home can come with a more expensive commute. We use three Montreal households to see what happens when housing, transportation and commuting time are counted together.