Canadians spending less on gifts (and donations) for the 2023 holiday season
Feeling financial pressure, many Canadians are tightening our Black Friday and holiday shopping budgets—and we’re looking harder to find...
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“Yes, concerts are experiences—and I’m spending my money on them!”
I explore the impact of prioritizing spending on experiences over material things through my Bruce Springsteen concert experience. With...
10 simple ways to save money
As life in Canada becomes more expensive, it’s important to have a savings strategy. Here are 10 steps you...
Untangled Money’s Kristine Beese on why financial plans aren’t gender-neutral
Kristine Beese, founder and CEO of Untangle Money, has redesigned financial planning with women’s needs in mind. We asked...
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How much should you tip at restaurants in Canada?
“Tip-flation” is driving up tip amounts at restaurants, cafés and other businesses. Are they asking too much? Here’s what...
Spending money on experiences—be honest, can you really afford it?
Canadians are focussing on spending on experiences over material things. But is that the right way to spend our...
Investing Beyond the Numbers: Understanding financial flashpoints
Financial flashpoints are significant emotional events that shape our beliefs and behaviours towards money, ultimately influencing our financial and...
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“My first experience of buyer’s remorse has guided my spending ever since”
Financial journalist and podcaster Kerry K. Taylor shares her early financial lessons and regrets, and how a past recession...