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Uday Rana
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Journalist at Global News. Ex Globe and Mail, CBC. Toronto cyclist.
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Talking about inheritance with your parents can be an awkward experience, but necessary. I wrote about how you can approach that conversation over the holidays.

After all, as one personal finance expert told me, "Ten in 10 times, humans die."

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‘Tis the season for tricky chats? How to talk inheritance with family - National | Globalnews.ca
While conversations around death and inheritance are never easy, some personal finance experts say this conversation can be necessary to avoid pain down the road.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Snowbirds are staying home - and so is their money.

I wrote about why real estate in Canada's ski towns is booming as snowbirds skip the U.S. this winter.

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In Canada’s ski towns, ‘Buy Canadian’ appears to be boosting real estate - National | Globalnews.ca
The price of a single-family detached home in winter recreational markets increased 3.8 per cent to $982,000, a new Royal LePage report said Thursday.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Now, what eight-year-old doesn't jump with joy at the prospect of a tax-deferred investment account beneath the Christmas tree?

Here's why an RESP might make for a good holiday present for the kids in your life.

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Will RESP gifts make a ‘Blue Christmas’ — or help the kids in your life? - National | Globalnews.ca
An RESP is essentially a savings and investment account, much like an RRSP or TFSA, but focused on saving for a child’s education.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Canada is not heading into an election just yet, the Liberals survive yet another confidence vote. #ConfidenceVote
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Are you looking for a seasonal job ahead of the holidays? I wrote about why that may be hard to do this winter.

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Holiday hiring is set to get tighter as small firms say no to staffing up - National | Globalnews.ca
Three in four Canadian small businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors said they’re not planning to hire seasonal staff for the holidays, according to a new poll.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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If you're travelling between Canada and the U.S. sometime soon, you might want to check with your airline for flight disruptions.

I wrote about how the U.S. #governmentshutdown2025 is affecting Canadian air passengers.

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Canadian airports brace for ripple effects of U.S. FAA flight cuts - National | Globalnews.ca
Hundreds of flight cancellations spread across the U.S. as airlines began complying with the Federal Aviation Administration's unprecedented order to scale down routes nationwide.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Thinking about what Canada's #Budget2025 means for your taxes? I looked at how the Liberals changed tax policy this week.

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Budget 2025 made some changes to tax policy. What does it mean for you? - National | Globalnews.ca
Tax policy experts say that while this year’s budget has 'not a lot for the average person' in terms of tax policy, some minor changes could end up affecting your tax bill.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Blue Jays fans: Are you changing your Halloween plans for Game 6? Let us know! [email protected] 📩
October 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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100% tariff on Shohei Ohtani, please.
October 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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#Budget will include funds for hiring 1,000 new #CBSA officers, #Carney says - National | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1148240...
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October 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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October 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Most of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the United States came down on Monday, in keeping with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement last month.

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Most of Canada’s counter-tariffs on the U.S. have now ended - National | Globalnews.ca
Last month, Prime Minister Carney said many of Canada’s tariffs on the U.S., on goods that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement, will come down starting Sept. 1.
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September 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The first report of Taylor Swift’s romance with Travis Kelce came from an unlikely source: the short-lived outlet The Messenger. When the company shut down mere months later, a piece of celebrity history vanished. My latest for the @washingtonpost.com
First report of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance is gone from the web
The disappearance of a prescient 2023 item on the Messenger’s news site highlights the broader problem of digital decay.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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When Taylor Swift went on her Eras Tour, it helped boost local spending. Now, she's getting married. Will it help boost local economies? I asked the experts.

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Taylor Swift is in her engagement era. Will it give the economy a boost? - National | Globalnews.ca
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement announcement has garnered social media attention, but can 'Swiftonomics' deliver a boost for retail sales?
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August 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Canadian property owners down south are breaking up with the U.S.

I wrote about a new Royal LePage report that says more than half of Canadians with U.S. properties are planning to ditch them - and the biggest reason is Donald Trump.

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Trump dump? More than half of Canadians with U.S. properties want to ditch them - National | Globalnews.ca
A majority of those planning to sell — 62 per cent — said the main reason they wanted to sell was 'due to the current political administration in the United States.'
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August 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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'Buy now, pay later' offers are becoming popular among Canadians - even for small purchases like groceries and takeout. But experts warn you're opening yourselves up to risk if you let it become a habit. My piece for Global News.

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‘Buy now, pay later’ services are getting popular. Can you manage the risk? - National | Globalnews.ca
Typically, 'buy now, pay later' loans were used for big purchases like TVs or laptops. But research suggests Canadians are dipping into these services for small purchases.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Israel murders four Al Jazeera staff in Gaza, including Anas al-Sharif
Al-Sharif was killed along with Mohammed Qreiqeh two cameramen in an Israeli attack on Gaza City.
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August 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Netanyahu says he wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza - Reuters

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Netanyahu says he wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza — Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost tw...
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August 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Canada intends to recognize the State of #Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
July 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Tariffs making car-buying difficult? Here’s why the used car market is “hot right now.”

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Is now the time to buy or sell a used car? As new sales dip, what to know - National | Globalnews.ca
This was the first time since February that Canada saw sales at new car dealerships decline, Statistics Canada said, as new car sales dropped 4.6 per cent in May.
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July 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Edmonton builds homes faster than Toronto does. I asked some experts why that is the case.

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Tale of two cities: Why Edmonton builds homes faster than Toronto - National | Globalnews.ca
Toronto is lagging cities such as Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, where housing starts are on the rise. They're falling in Toronto, and experts say city policy is a culprit.
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July 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Renting in Canada? I wrote about why it might be a good time for some to make the jump to home ownership.

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How falling rents offer ‘a good opportunity’ if you’re trying to buy a home - National | Globalnews.ca
Combined with a soft housing market, falling rents across the country could offer opportunities for renters looking to become homeowners.
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July 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Canada's real estate market has been slow this year, but one report suggests signs of life might be appearing in some markets. I wrote about it for Global News.

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These real estate markets might be showing signs of life, report suggests - National | Globalnews.ca
A report by the Royal Bank of Canada released Monday said local real estate boards have indicated that home resales picked up in some Canadian markets in May.
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June 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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B.C. ostrich farm failed to contain bio risk from avian flu, agency says globalnews.ca/news/1120676... @udayrana.bsky.social @globalnews.ca

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The ostrich farm in British Columbia, which has become a flashpoint of an avian flu outbreak, “has not cooperated” with the authorities to manage the outbreak, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
May 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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For nearly one-third of soon-to-be-retired Canadians expect they'll be paying back their mortgages into retirement.

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Mortgage-free retirement? Not so for 29% of soon-to-be retirees - National | Globalnews.ca
For nearly a third of soon-to-be-retired Canadians, living a mortgage-free retirement may not be on the cards for at least a few years, a new report says.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM