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Great Canadian Gift Ideas: Problem Solving Presents Under $50

Tired of giving gifts that end up collecting dust on the shelf? These thoroughly practical presents are guaranteed to please everyone on your shopping list.

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Why You Should Always Tap a Watermelon Before You Buy It

If you hear this sound, it's perfectly ripe! Don't miss these savvy shopping tips that’ll stretch your grocery budget—and cut...


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How to Buy the Best Eggs

Learn how to crack the marketing lingo and find the healthiest, freshest eggs on the market.


The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Grocery Shopping

Find yourself spending a lot and coming home with less food than you expected? Learn to buy the most nutritious...


What the Numbers on Fruit Stickers Tell You About Your Produce

If the code starts with this number, it's organic.

If You See Spots or Bumps on Your Eggs, This Is What It Means

We’re here to crack the code before you crack your next egg.


The Most Toxic Ingredients in Your Morning Routine

Do your daily ablutions include these potential toxins? From synthetics in your shampoo to chemicals in your concealer, here's what...

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11 Garage Sale Finds You Should Never Pass Up

Consider this your secondhand shopping list throughout garage sale season!


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Tips For Buying a New Car You Can Actually Afford

There are more than monthly car payments to consider when calculating the cost of a new car. Here’s some invaluable...


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The Best Coffee Roasters Across Canada

There’s no need to venture out for a delicious cup of coffee. Step up your morning routine with fresh beans...


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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a New Bicycle

Expert advice on how to buy a bike, whether you're a daily commuter, an off-roader or just want to take...

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How to Get What You Want From Customer Service (Without Being a Jerk)

Calling to make a complaint? Here are six tips that help ensure a hassle-free conversation, every time.


How to Pick the Fastest Line at the Grocery Store (Hint: It’s Not the Express Lane!)

There is a science to picking the line that will get you out of the store the fastest—this technique will...



Zellers Will Be Returning to These 25 Locations Across Canada

From coast to coast, the beloved brand is staging a comeback near you.


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How to Haggle Like a Pro

Whether you're in the souks of Marrakesh, a yard sale in Moncton, or the farmers' markets of Montreal, there's an...

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How to Read Nutrition Labels Like a Pro

You may already be checking the calorie count, but can you read the fine print on food packaging? Here's what...


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Never Use Your Debit Card to Pay For This

Putting these types of purchases on your debit card could cost you in the long run.


50 Simple Ways to Save More Money

Looking to tighten your budget? Bank on these thrifty tips.


6 Ways to Outsmart Porch Pirates

Shopping online? Here's how to stop the thieves who are out to plunder the packages left at your front door.


The Best Apps to Save Money on Groceries

Food prices are skyrocketing. Smart shoppers are saving money with these shopping apps.


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This is the Best Time to Buy a Car

How much does timing matter when buying a new car? A lot, it turns out! We reveal the best time...


What Makes Hot Sauce Hot?

The science behind hot sauce—and the reason why some sauces are hotter than others—will undoubtedly change the way you think...


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10 Dragons’ Den Products That Are Actually Worth Buying

Not every pitch on CBC’s Dragons' Den lands an investment deal, but the exposure alone can send sales skyrocketing. Here...


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The World’s Greatest Department Stores

In need of a little retail therapy? Slip on your comfiest shoes: We're window shopping at the 10 greatest department...

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Things You Should Never Buy in Bulk

Don’t fall into the “more is more” trap. These items have a shorter shelf life than you’d think, meaning it...


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The World’s 10 Most Famous Streets

Whether it's for their historic nature, incredible shopping, or simply because they represent the heart and soul of their city,...


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How to Protect Yourself When Shopping Online

Online shopping can be convenient, cost-effective and safe—provided you take certain precautions before making your purchase.


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The Most Magical Advent Calendars of 2022

Kick off your holiday countdown with one of the season’s most unique...


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13 Car Dealer Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Get a leg up on fast-talking wheeler-dealers, so you can leave the new car lot with the ride of your...


Why You Should Think Twice Before Choosing Same-Day Delivery

On-demand delivery may be convenient, but according to Carolyn Kim, transportation planner and senior director at the Pembina Institute, we're...