A roommate’s guide to the money talk

Does it seem like more people are renting these days? You’re not imagining it. According to the Government of Canada census data from 2001 to 2021, the number of roommate households increased by 54%. Renting can make a lot of financial sense, especially if you’re going to school, trying to pay down debt, or building your savings. But many roommates make the jump to shared living without having critical discussions about how money will be handled. To help roommates get off o