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Hi, I'm Maria Postonyak. I cover consumer affairs at The Globe and Mail. My job is to shine a light on your everyday frustrations and your biggest financial grievances. From funeral fraud and overpriced concert tickets to investing scams and junk fees. I dig into the policies and market forces that shape all of it. The goal is to help Canadians like you stay a step ahead, spend smarter, and know where to turn when the odds feel stacked against you. If that's journalism you value, head to globeandmail.com slash subscribe.

I'm Erika Alini. I'm a reporter at The Globe and Mail. The economy, new government rules, or how companies behave all affect what you do with your money. Why is it so hard for families to find affordable apartments? Why doesn't your pension keep up with inflation? Why is vet care so expensive? I ask the big questions so you can make better decisions about your money and the Canada you want to live in. If that's journalism you value, head to globeandmail.com slash subscribe.