Money

Discover the real secrets to financial success with our guide to the ins and outs of saving and spending money. Brush up on your financial literacy with budgeting tips, money management skills and shopping tricks. Your wallet will thank you later.

16 Amazing Birthday Freebies

Rake in the loot, and start cashing in on all the free birthday goodies you can claim across Canada.


6 Tips to Survive an Audit

Nobody expects to be audited. But with at least 434,000 Canadians investigated every year many are left flat-footed when the...


7 Tips for Selling Your Stuff Online

Is it time to de-clutter? Sell your stuff online: it's an easy way to make extra cash while clearing space...


4 Tips To Get Out of Debt

Paying off your debt, like losing weight, can be a struggle. Pay it off sooner with these easy to follow...


Should You Shop on Layaway?

You could really use a new dishwasher, and your daughter is dying for a pair of pearl earrings for Christmas....


5 Extravagant Holiday Gifts

You'd never guess just how expensive some of these gifts actually are! While many of us will only dream of...


9 Secrets to Solving Problems

Whether at work, home or in your personal life, coming up with creative problem solutions can be a difficult task....


6 New Must-Have Smartphones

Check out the latest batch of enviable smartphones that have caught the eye of writer Saleema Nawaz. They just might...

5 Insurance Policies You Probably Won’t Need

Everybody needs insurance, but which policies payoff, and which ones can you live without? Here are five insurance policies you...


4 Back to School Budget Tips

School can be expensive, and tuition is only a fraction of the overall cost. Learn to plan a student budget...



4 Ways to Teach Your Teen About Money

Managing money is hard for many adults, so it's no surprise teens struggle to make smart financial decisions. Try these...


4 Things to Look for in a Long-Term Financial Adviser

Looking at the big picture? Finding a long-term financial adviser can really pay off, so make sure they're right for...


5 Financial Stages of Life

What's right for your money now won't necessarily be so in ten years. Follow these tips, and plan your finances...


3 Money Dangers for Divorced Couples

Splitting up is bad enough, but mismanaging your money will make a bad situation worse. Here are three tips to...


12 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Timeshare

Have you ever attended a free information session on a timeshare? If you have, you know there can be a...


3 Ways to Help Your Kids Buy Their First Home

Are you thinking of helping your kids finance their first place? Here are three options for you to consider

One-on-One with Mark Carney

He works behind the scenes. Most Canadians don't recognize him. But as governor of The Bank of Canada, Mark Carney...


Good Debt, Bad Debt… What’s the Difference?

With credit so easily available it may seem harmless to borrow. But many Canadians have too much debt: At the...


4 Tips to Get the Best Bank Account

When you're a kid, deciding where to put your money is simple: a piggy bank. The choices get more complex...


7 Financial Tips Every Married Woman Should Know

Just about everyone who marries wants a happy and long-lasting union. But it doesn't always work like that. And when...


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Get Paid for Your Opinion

Did you know you can get paid for your opinion? Yes, instead of just sounding off to your brother-in-law about...


Choosing a Financial Advisor: Six Red Flags

Choosing a financial advisor - like choosing a doctor, dentist or other professional - is an important decision. Asking...

4 Steps to Finding the Best Financial Advisor For You

Making the best decisions about saving and growing your money isn't always easy. Begin with a key decision-finding the right...


Investing for Life

Smart investing is a lifetime commitment. By starting to invest early and tailoring your approach to each stage of your...


6 Secrets on How to Be a Millionaire in Canada

Many modern millionaires live in middle-class neighbourhoods, work full-time and shop in discount stores like the rest of us. Wonder...


Top 10 Gadget Gifts for Dad

Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? Forget the tie and cologne. What Dad really wants is another electronic gadget...


Staying Afloat In The Worst Of Times

After a loved one dies, you may find it tough just to stay upright. Here's what you need to know...


5 Things To Do With Ice Scrapers

If you own a car, you've certainly used an ice scraper this winter. But it can do more than scrape...