Money stayed Canadians’ top stressor, and housing-cost anxiety grew sharply in FP Canada’s 2026 index.
Those citing rising home prices as a major worry ↑25% from 20% three years earlier.
Inflation concern moved opposite: it ↓to 55% from 63% in 2023, while groceries pressured 64%.
Most took action: 85% tried reducing strain; 42% tracked expenses, ~1/3 paid debt, ~3/10 budgeted.
Mortgage clients are more anxious than three years ago; renewals and insurance costs expected to squeeze budgets in 2026.