Happy Birthday/ Bonne Fête Canada!

Canada and the USA. What comes to mind when you think of these great countries? A gritty hockey game at the Olympics? Maybe even the war of 1812. How about our shared society, culture and related economy? Or, our almost-shared-happy-birthday-country-days? (really, they’re 2 days apart!). We initially wanted to discuss the major differences between payday loans […]

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New Grad & Need a Car? Go Second Hand

(For lots of helpful hints on cars and car maintenance, check out our Pinterest board right here!) Your robe is hanging neatly in your closet. Your degree(s), or trade certification is fastened to the wall with pride. Countless energy drinks, sleepless nights & Ramen noodle packs later and you’re finally here. Congratulations – your degree […]

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Spend Less & Give More this Father’s Day

On Sunday, Canada, the USA, UK, China, India, France, Japan & other nations will celebrate Father’s Day. Though not a statutory holiday in Canada, Father’s Day is celebrated with enthusiasm and attention to detail like any other. Whether you’re honouring your dad, your step-dad, your grand-dad, your great-grand-dad, your uncle, your son who just became […]

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