Big spender, risky investor: Today's committed Gen Z renter

Stress Test by The Globe and Mail

Mar 25, 202600:23:18Business

Despite a cooling housing market, home ownership still feels out of reach for many young Canadians. Now, new research suggests that when young people decide to opt out of saving for a home, their behaviour can change in...

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