When it comes to personal finance, 2021 was another year to remember, but not necessarily for the right reasons. Interest rates remained low and government COVID supports continued for the most part. But inflationary pressures hit hard, and Canadian families from coast-to-coast felt the impact from increased prices on everything from vehicles to gasoline and groceries.

For the 3rd consecutive year, Rob Carrick of the Globe and Mail joins me to discuss economic and personal finance trends in the year ahead. I ask Rob for his thoughts on government COVID supports, and whether he sees them continuing in 2022. We also chat about the continued rise in house prices, low interest rates, and the impact of inflation on Canadian families in the coming year.

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